AI model popEVE: Prioritizing genetic variants effectively
By combining deep evolutionary signals with human population data, the popEVE model provides a novel approach to identifying…
New method reveals how human cells initiate DNA replication
When cells proliferate, genomic DNA is precisely duplicated once per cell cycle. Abnormalities in this DNA replication process…
Calcium fails to prevent pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, study finds
An updated Cochrane review has found that calcium supplementation has no effect on pre-eclampsia, challenging long-held assumptions about…
Rice researchers develop resettable serum markers for clearer brain activity signals
Tracking how genes switch on and off in the brain is essential for understanding many neurological diseases, yet…
Gene variant linked to higher risk of chronic rejection after lung transplant
About one third of lung transplant recipients have a genetic variant that makes them more likely to develop…
SCAI and CRT launch partnership to expand innovation and training in interventional cardiology
The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) and Cardiovascular Research Technologies (CRT) today announce a new collaboration…
Study finds sharp rise in long-term antidepressant use among young Australians
Long-term antidepressant use in Australia has risen steadily over the past decade, with the largest increase seen in…
‘Wasteful monkey business’ – US medical agency will scale back testing on primates
Zaher Nahle, a former animal researcher who is now the senior scientific adviser for the non-profit Centre for…
Study Finds AI Wildlife Videos Creates a Disconnect Between People and Animals
This CCTV-style AI video had many believing the bunnies were real. Back in July, an AI-generated video showing…
Pneumococcal vaccination lowers antibiotic-resistant bacteria in children
Children in Guatemala who received a common vaccine that helps prevent pneumonia were less likely to carry antibiotic-resistant…
How tick saliva reprograms the skin’s immune defenses
A research team led by the Medical University of Vienna has gained new insights into how ticks influence…
50-Cent Drug Could Save Hospitals Thousands of Dollars
A widely available drug that costs as little as 50 cents per dose could offer major savings for…