NIH funds AI project to advance Alzheimer’s research and treatment
The National Institutes of Health has renewed support for Artificial Intelligence for Alzheimer’s Disease, or AI4AD. The new $12.6…
Heat-activated patch shows promise for noninvasive melanoma treatment
Melanoma is a deadly form of skin cancer that is typically removed surgically. Now, researchers publishing in ACS Nano report they have developed a potential noninvasive treatment for melanoma in the form of a stretchy, heat-activated patch similar…
Vitamin D levels in midlife tied to lower dementia risk marker
Having higher levels of vitamin D in the blood in middle age is associated with lower levels of…
Small molecule may block protein buildup in neurodegenerative diseases
A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi and the University of Denver have identified a promising small…
Molecular switch in neurons found to limit the regrowth of damaged axonal fibers
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a molecular switch in neurons that…
Highly potent opioid shows potential as therapy for pain and opioid use disorder
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel, highly potent opioid that shows potential…
Gut microbiome changes improve memory in early cognitive decline
From Mediterranean diets to probiotics, scientists reveal how reshaping the gut microbiome could help protect brain function, while…
Genomic study advances prioritization of variants in cancer diagnostics
Hiroshima University researchers have developed a practical framework to identify candidate pathogenic variants hidden among the large number…
A new global collaboration to expand patient-derived stem cell models and accelerate treatments
A new global initiative launched today aims to close a critical gap in ALS/MND drug discovery – current…
Sleep duration and genetics interact to affect functional health
Lifestyle-behavioral factors and socioeconomic status play an important role in shaping healthy aging, but their effects may differ…
Purdue University accelerates rare disease drug discovery with the WELLJET dispenser stacker
Scientists at Purdue University are using the WELLJET dispenser stacker from INTEGRA Biosciences to increase the speed, consistency…
Tech Insider: Load of bull? Founder’s anger after MBIE denies R&D grant; Analyst swings from Xero foe to friend; What EECA blew on Mevo
“I’m deeply upset that the system is so bad. This will affect other start-ups and researchers,” he says.…