Researchers use genetic engineering to create “product-ready” snakebite antivenom
An international team of researchers has used genetic engineering to create the first ever “product-ready” antivenom for snakes…
Indoor hydroponic gardening boosts wellbeing for cancer patients
Indoor hydroponic gardening – a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil – could help…
Study reveals how “P bodies” heavily influence a cell’s fate
How do stem cells know what to become? Nearly three decades after scientists isolated the first human embryonic…
Inconsistent labels and risky doses found in turmeric supplements worldwide
An new study reveals major gaps in the regulation and transparency of turmeric supplements, highlighting how weak oversight…
Smartphones match traditional methods in monitoring patients with muscular dystrophy
Stanford Medicine researchers found that a smartphone could monitor patients with two types of muscular dystrophy as well…
Kids First DRC releases 37th pediatric study on rare childhood cancers
The Gabriella Miller Kids First Data Resource Center (Kids First DRC) has released its 37th pediatric research study,…
How walnuts combat inflammation and oxidative stress in the body
From protecting brain cells to modulating immunity, walnut bioactives demonstrate remarkable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory potential; however, scientists caution…
Northwestern team develops antibody to expose hidden pancreatic cancer cells
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously hard to treat and often resists the most advanced immunotherapies. Northwestern Medicine scientists have…
Large-scale foundation model reconstructs how cells interact within tissues
Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed Nicheformer, the first large-scale foundation…
Fewer women participate in cardiac rehabilitation, despite a slew of benefits
For someone who has heart surgery or experiences a major cardiovascular event, cardiac rehabilitation can significantly improve their…
Researchers identify new molecular switch involved in programmed cell death
In the fight against disease, programmed cell death – also known as apoptosis – is a key protective…
Longer distance between family physicians and patients can be potential barrier to receiving care
Living farther than 30 km from a family physician can negatively affect access to health care, found a…