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New markers improve detection of aggressive breast cancer cells in the blood

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 11:09
Of all the types of breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive and lacks specific therapies.

Natural brakes on inflammation could treat chronic diseases

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 09:34
Researchers at University College London (UCL) have uncovered a key mechanism that helps the body switch off inflammation – a breakthrough that could lead to new treatments for chronic diseases affecting millions worldwide.

Water dispensers may contain more bacteria than tap water

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 07:52
A review reveals that water dispensers may harbor microbial contamination, challenging their safety compared to tap water and highlighting maintenance needs.

Vagus nerve stimulation shows lasting benefit in treatment-resistant depression

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 05:39
Findings reveal that vagus nerve stimulation leads to lasting benefits in treatment-resistant depression, improving function and quality of life over two years.

Sapio Sciences partners with the Wellcome Sanger Institute on digital laboratory transformation

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 01:53
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ AI lab informatics platform, today announced that the Wellcome Sanger Institute has selected the Sapio Informatics Platform as its central LIMS to underpin the Institute’s ambitious lab transformation program.

Sapio Sciences announces partner ecosystem for ELaiN, its third-generation AI lab notebook

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 01:44
Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ AI lab informatics platform, today announced the availability of trusted, third-party scientific applications and platforms now integrated directly into Sapio ELaiN, its third-generation AI lab notebook.

Study connects adolescent exercise with breast cancer risk biomarkers

Fri, 01/16/2026 - 00:27
Recreational physical activity may be associated with breast tissue composition and biomarkers of stress in adolescent girls, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health and the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center (HICCC).

INTEGRA launches lab evolution automation competition

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 23:53
INTEGRA Biosciences is inviting labs to leave manual pipetting behind and take their first steps into effortless automation with a new Lab Evolution competition for 2026.

LI-COR's Carbon Node named “Internet of Environment Solution of the Year” in 2026 IoT Breakthrough Awards program

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 23:52
LI-COR announced today that its Carbon Node is the recipient of the "Internet of Environment Solution of the Year" award in the 10th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards program conducted by IoT Breakthrough.

New blood biomarker tracks brain injury progression after ischemic stroke

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 23:01
A new blood marker reflects the extent of brain injury after an ischemic stroke and can predict patient outcomes months to years later.

Incretin-based diabetes drugs show potential protective effects against dementia

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 22:58
A large McGill University study has found that two classes of medications commonly prescribed for Type 2 diabetes, both incretin-based, are associated with a reduced risk of dementia.

Bio-engineered skin grafts offer new hope for severe burn injuries

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 22:56
Bio-engineered skin grafts can play an important role in the treatment of burn victims. Researchers at the University of Zurich have been working on new approaches for such grafts for over 15 years.

Thermogenic beige fat protects blood vessels from hypertension

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 22:11
Obesity causes hypertension. Hypertension causes cardiovascular disease. And cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide.

CTDNEP1 identified as potential tumor suppressor in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 22:09
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common type of pancreatic cancer and begins in the cells lining the pancreatic duct.

Repurposed Alzheimer’s medication offers low-cost hope for sickle cell anemia

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 22:05
Sickle cell anemia is the world's most common genetic disorder. It causes the red blood pigment hemoglobin to crystallize, which results in rigid, malformed red blood cells with a sickle shape.

Screen time may increase body fat in children

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:50
A study links excessive screen time in children to higher body fat and poor metabolic health, highlighting cardiorespiratory fitness as a protective factor.

Cervical cancer association with unsafe sex and smoking

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:20
The study reveals deep inequalities in cervical cancer mortality linked to smoking and unsafe sex, highlighting the need for targeted prevention strategies.

Weekly THC levels reveal when cannabis use becomes a disorder

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 05:09
Weekly cannabis use accurately predicts the risk of developing cannabis use disorder.

Study highlights potential of ferroptosis-based approaches to treat cancer

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 23:45
Therapies that target the utilization of fat by tumors and activate a type of cell death dependent on fat molecules may be a promising avenue to treat cancer, according to new research by UTHealth Houston.

Immune dysfunction persists after combined TB and HIV therapy

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 23:41
The immune system remains seriously out-of-whack – in an inflammatory state of overactivation and impaired functionality – following the international gold standard for treating people with latent tuberculosis (TB) and HIV, a team at Texas Biomedical Research Institute reports in Nature Communications.

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