Rss Feed
Simple biomarkers offer early warning of hidden heart risk in childhood cancer survivors
Data from the St. Jude lifetime cohort study (St. Jude LIFE) revealed that two common biomarkers of cardiac function and damage could better predict cardiomyopathy within five years than routine clinical evaluations in high-risk, asymptomatic childhood cancer survivors.
UTEP researchers unveil promising new weapon against leukemia and lymphoma
Researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso have identified a novel pharmaceutical compound that successfully kills leukemia and lymphoma cancer cells, potentially paving the way for new forms of therapy.
Groundbreaking study uncovers hundreds of genetic markers linked to insulin resistance
A genome-wide study of 402,398 individuals identifies 369 SNPs associated with insulin resistance, offering insights into metabolic diseases and potential therapeutic targets.
Study shows lasting T-cell immunity in healthcare workers against SARS-CoV-2 variants
Study reveals robust memory T-cell responses to SARS-CoV-2 in healthcare workers over 1.5 years post-Omicron, suggesting durable immunity against highly mutated variants.
Superbug spread is not just about antibiotics, new study shows
For the first time, researchers have analyzed the impact of antibiotic use on the rise of treatment-resistant bacteria over the last 20 years in the UK and Norway. They show that while the increase in drug use has amplified the spread of superbugs, it is not the only driver.
Study finds psychotherapy as effective treatment for PTSD patients after multiple traumatic events
Psychotherapy is an effective treatment for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following exposure to multiple traumatic events, according to new research from the University of East Anglia.
CZI grant backs groundbreaking research on bystander cells in disease spread
Researchers examining disease infection in bystander cells, which are next to infected cells but are not infected themselves, following antimicrobial treatment, were granted nearly $500,000 from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to advance their work.
New molecule targets key protein in autoimmune diseases
Scientists from Scripps Research have developed a small molecule that blocks the activity of a protein linked to autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and Crohn's disease.
Study sheds light on how impaired autophagy can play a role in causing heart failure
A new study sheds light on how autophagy, the body's process for removing damaged cell parts, when impaired, can play a role in causing heart failure.
Traveling for treatment: One-third of NHS breast cancer patients bypass local center
When offered a choice of where to receive surgical treatment, almost one-third of breast cancer patients receiving treatment through England's National Health Service (NHS) choose to bypass their nearest center, according to new research.
UK's maternal mortality rate hits 20-year high
The latest set of data presented by the MBRRACE-UK Collaboration investigation into maternal deaths in the UK shows that the mortality rate for women who died during or soon after pregnancy has increased to levels not seen since 2003-05.
Extended liver preservation technique shows promise for daytime transplants
Phase II clinical trial evaluates the safety and feasibility of prolonged DHOPE for extending human donor liver preservation to 20 hours, showing potential for facilitating daytime liver transplantation.
Key protein EPAC1 found to regulate brown fat growth, offering obesity treatment potential
Study reveals that EPAC1 protein plays a crucial role in regulating the growth of brown and beige adipose tissue, offering potential avenues for treating obesity and improving cardiometabolic health.
Is there a neurobiological association between childhood trauma, alexithymia, and long-term nicotine smoking?
A new study published in JAMA Network Open explores the risk for smoking presented by childhood trauma with subsequent failure of emotional regulation and the neural measures that reflect these risk factors.
The link between nutrient status and bone health in young males
The effects of vitamin D/iron statuses and calcium intake on lumbar cortical and trabecular bone in male adults.
Enhanced mental wellbeing linked to workplace interventions on physical activity and sedentariness
The effects of six months of multi-level workplace interventions aimed at decreasing sedentary behavior.
Blocking sugar molecules stops flu virus spread in mice
Scientists have long known that some viruses and bacteria begin infections by latching first onto sugar molecules on the surfaces of cells lining the sinuses and throat of mammals, including humans.
Unraveling the skin microbiome's impact on aging
The effects of aging and external factors like UV exposure on skin are well documented. As people age or spend more time in the sun, their skin tends to become drier and more wrinkled,
BNT162b2 vaccine effectiveness in preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe disease
The BNT162b2 vaccine’s effectiveness in preventing severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
Phylogenomic analysis to generate early warning signs for COVID-19 waves
The Transmission Fitness Polymorphism (TFP) scanner analysis pipeline to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.