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March 5, 2025
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Mar. 5, 2025 — Engineers have developed a pioneering prosthetic hand that can grip plush toys, water bottles, and other everyday objects like a human, carefully conforming and adjusting its grasp to avoid damaging ...
Feb. 26, 2025 — A comprehensive encyclopedia of the known functions of all protein-coding human genes has just been completed and released. Researchers used large-scale evolutionary modeling to integrate data on human genes with genetic data collected from other ...
Feb. 25, 2025 — A bone marrow transplant process is safe and curative for adults with sickle cell disease, according to results of a trial completed at about 20 cancer ...
Feb. 19, 2025 — A new study led by researchers from Oxford Population Health has shown that a range of environmental factors, including lifestyle (smoking and physical activity), and living conditions, have a ...
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Mar. 3, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a new way in which the liver regulates its consumption of sugar and fat. This could potentially increase the effectiveness of weight-loss and diabetes ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — New research from kinesiologists is challenging the internet belief that timing resistance training to specific phases of the menstrual cycle boosts ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — Psychosocial stress during pregnancy could lead to higher blood pressure during the first year postpartum according to new ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — Scientists examined the bitterness intensity of five medicines and two bitter modifiers in 338 adults of European descent and recent US and Canadian ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — Researchers used a double-pronged approach to reduce tumor growth in tissue samples of prostate ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — A vivid new image is taking shape in the world of cell biology: Imagine bacteria adhering to the surface of a cell, perhaps at the site of an injury or wound. In response, a white blood cell arrives ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — A team unveils a versatile large language model to enhance perioperative ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — A new discovery suggests a potential new approach to improving fitness in older ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — New research has uncovered that anxiety and apathy -- two common but distinct emotional states -- lead to fundamentally different patterns in how people learn and make ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). This study provides new insights into how the brain ...
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Mar. 4, 2025 — Everyday smartwatches are extremely accurate in detecting viral infection long before symptoms appear -- now, research shows how they could help stop a pandemic before it even ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — A new study has unveiled a precise picture of how an ion channel found in most mammalian cells regulates its own function with a 'ball-and-chain' channel-plugging mechanism. The findings ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — Results from a phase 1/2 clinical trial of a novel stem cell treatment for cornea injuries found 14 patients treated and tracked for 18 months had a more than 90% success rate at restoring the ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — Nearly 40% of adult Americans say they've experienced some type of sport-related mistreatment in their lives, a new study shows. Mistreatment ranged from psychological and emotional to physical ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — Children who frequently miss school because of abdominal complaints are far more likely to be suffering from chronic disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome than diseases that can be detected with ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — Researchers have discovered a novel approach to protecting insulin-producing beta cells from the damaging effects of glucolipotoxicity - a harmful condition linked to the progression of type 2 ...
Mar. 4, 2025 — Most obese patients grow resistant to satiety signals from the hormone leptin. A new study shows that leptin sensitivity can be restored in mice, leading to weight ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered new genetic clues that explain why some prostate cancers remain slow-growing while others become ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — Hundreds of thousands die each year with millions more suffering due to lack of access to medical ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — Researchers have developed an innovative tool that enhances surgeons' ability to detect and remove cancer cells during cryosurgery, a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tumors. This ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers have long struggled to understand how cancer cells hijack one of these ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — A new study sheds light on ventilator-induced lung injury, a complication that gained increased attention during the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a surge in patients requiring mechanical ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — Obesity rates are set to skyrocket, with one in six children and adolescents worldwide forecast to be obese by 2050, according to a new study. But with significant increases predicted within the next ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — Glaucoma is called the 'silent thief of sight' as many don't notice until significant, irreversible vision loss has already occurred. A revolutionary early screening tool using AI may ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — Psoriasis is one of the most common chronic inflammatory skin diseases, affecting around 250,000 people in Austria. While previous treatment approaches have mainly focused on inhibiting ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — Research has shown that tattoo ink does not just remain where it is injected. Particles from the ink can migrate to the lymph nodes, where they ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — Gut microbes that were thought to feed exclusively on dietary fiber also get fed sugar from our guts, from which they produce short-chain fatty acids that are crucial to many body functions. The ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — Overnight bursts of brain waves seen in normal sleep can help doctors predict which unresponsive patients hospitalized with acute severe brain injuries will awaken and eventually ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — A team of scientists has developed a method to illuminate the dynamic behavior of nanoparticles, which are foundational components in the creation of pharmaceuticals, electronics, and industrial and ...
Mar. 3, 2025 — A decade of studies from labs around the world provide a growing evidence base that increasing the power of the brain's gamma rhythms could help fight Alzheimer's, and perhaps other, ...
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
- Smartwatches Could End the Next Pandemic
- Study Establishes 'ball and Chain' Mechanism Inactivates Key Mammalian Ion Channel
- Novel Stem Cell Therapy Repairs 'irreversible' Corneal Damage in Clinical Trial
- Nearly 4 of 10 Americans Report Sports-Related Mistreatment
- School Absence Patterns Could ID Children With Chronic GI Disorders, Research Suggests
- Researchers Identify Molecular Glues That Protect Insulin-Producing Cells from Damage Related to Diabetes
- Obesity: Researchers Discover a Cause of Leptin Resistance -- And How to Reverse It
Monday, March 3, 2025
- Study Uncovers Genetic Drivers of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
- Lack of Medical Oxygen Affects Millions
- Breakthrough Tool to Enhance Precision in Cold-Temperature Cancer Surgery
- How a Crucial DNA Repair Protein Works -- And What It Means for Cancer Treatment
- Study Links Intense Energy Bursts to Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
- A Third of Children Worldwide Forecast to Be Obese or Overweight by 2050
- AI Revolutionizes Glaucoma Care: Specialist-Level Screening System
- New Treatment Option for Psoriasis Discovered
- Tattoos May Be Linked to an Increased Risk of Cancer
- We Feed Gut Microbes Sugar, They Make a Compound We Need
- Sleep Patterns May Reveal Comatose Patients With Hidden Consciousness
- Scientists Use AI to Better Understand Nanoparticles
- Evidence Expanding That 40Hz Gamma Stimulation Promotes Brain Health
- Strong Link Between Western Diet During Pregnancy and ADHD
- How a Low-Carb Diet Can Drive Colorectal Cancer Development
- New Biosensor Can Detect Airborne Bird Flu in Under 5 Minutes
- Dental Implants Still Functional After Forty Years
- Synthetic Microbiome Therapy Suppresses Bacterial Infection Without Antibiotics
- Novel Research Shows Brain Connections Can Predict Future Substance Use in Adolescents
- Innovative Animal Model for Studying Limb Spasticity
- Chronic Diseases Misdiagnosed as Psychosomatic Can Lead to Long Term Damage to Physical and Mental Wellbeing, Study Finds
Friday, February 28, 2025
- Scientists Solve Mystery of How the Drug Retinoic Acid Works to Treat Neuroblastoma
- Obesity Starts in the Brain
- Researchers Uncover Blood Metabolites That May Influence Early Childhood Development
- Key Protein Identified for Understanding and Treating Alzheimer's Disease
- Cold Sore Discovery IDs Unknown Trigger for Those Annoying Flare-Ups
- Promising Target in Brain Cancer
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- How Air Pollution and Wildfire Smoke May Contribute to Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Disease
- How Our Lungs Back Up the Bone Marrow to Make Our Blood
- Physical Activity Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Sleep Disorders, Other Diseases
- Birds Breathe in Dangerous Plastics -- And So Do We
- New 4D Brain Map Reveals Potential Early Warning Signs of Multiple Sclerosis
- Innate Immune Training Aggravates Inflammatory Bone Loss
- Interventions Identified to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B in Africa
- Violence Alters Human Genes for Generations, Researchers Discover
- Scientists Discover Key Protein in Resilience to Stress
- Nasal Spray Shows Preclinical Promise for Treating Traumatic Brain Injury
- Reactive Nitrogen Species Dominance Is Key in the Fight Against Antimicrobial Resistance
- Associative Learning: Primary School Children Outperform All Other Age Groups
- From Dormant to Danger: How VZV Reactivation Is Driving Central Nervous System Infections
- New Combination Treatment Strategy Dramatically Increases Cell Death in Leukemia
- A Versatile AI System for Analyzing Series of Medical Images
- Breakthrough Study Discovers Genetic Mutation Could Be Basis for Novel Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Scientists Track Pneumonia-Causing Bacteria as They Infect the Blood Stream
- Researchers Challenge Textbook Ideas of How the Brain Specifies Movement
- One Gene Variant Is Poised to Cure a Devastating Inherited Disease
- The International Space Station Is Overly Sterile; Making It 'dirtier' Could Improve Astronaut Health
- Stem Cell Transplant Clears Clinical Safety Hurdle for the Treatment of Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
- Immunity Against Seasonal H1N1 Flu Reduces Bird Flu Severity in Ferrets, Study Suggests
- Drug May Prevent Some Migraine Attacks in Children and Teens
- Do Starchy Carbs Cause Cavities?
- New Study Supports Caution Regarding Use of Steroids
- Treatment Strategy Reprograms Brain Cancer Cells, Halting Tumor Growth
- Why Brain Cancer Is Often Resistant to Immunotherapy
- A New Path to Recovery: Scientists Uncover Key Brain Circuit in the Fight Against Cocaine Use Disorder
- Blood Test Could Lead to Better Diagnosis and Management of ALS
- Possible Links Between PFAS Exposure and Childhood Cancers
- Nuns Contribute 30 Years of Critical Insight Into Dementia Disorders
- Extreme Heat May Speed Up Aging in Older Adults
- New Method Searches Through 10 Sextillion Drug Molecules
- Bacteria 'leaking Across Stomach Lining' Could Indicate Risk of Gastric Cancer
- New AI-Powered Tool Could Enhance Traumatic Brain Injury Investigations in Forensics and Law Enforcement
- A Protein from Tiny Tardigrades May Help Cancer Patients Tolerate Radiation Therapy
- Genetic Risk of Schizophrenia Affects Men and Women Differently
- Protein Design: Flexible Components Allow New Architectures
- New Genetic Risk Score Identifies Individuals at Risk for Heart Disease Who May Benefit Most from Cholesterol-Lowering Therapies
- A New Drug Screening Method Could Bring a Solution to Drug Delivery and Efficacy Issues
- How Parenthood May Help Keep Your Brain Young
- Researchers Making Clean Water More Accessible
- Missing Protein Keeps Mice Slim, Even on a High-Fat Diet
- When Dads Take Leave, Moms Breastfeed Longer
- Droplet Forming Power Is Key for Cells to Attach Properly
- Earliest Evidence for Humans in Rainforests
- AI Accelerates Discovery of Neurodevelopmental Disorder-Associated Genes
- Genomics Approach to Metabolism Reveals How Reactions Flow
- Bacteria Consumed by Immune Cells Become Part of the Cell
- Discovery of Rare Gene Variants Provides Window Into Tailored Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
- Researchers Identify Potential Link Between Retinal Changes, Alzheimer's Disease
- Microbiologist Calls for Public Vigilance and Urgent Action on the Danger of Raw Sewage in UK Seas
- Infant Mortality Tied to Concentration of Lead in Air
- Microplastics in Ocean Linked to Disabilities for Coastal Residents
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
- First Female Runner Could Soon Break the 4-Minute-Mile Barrier
- Biological Organ Ages Predict Disease Risk Decades in Advance
- Immune Cells May Lead to More Parkinson's Cases in Men
- Automatic Cell Analysis With the Help of Artificial Intelligence
- A Change in Child Concussion Management Policies Led to Improvements in Recovery Time
- AI Model Can Read ECGs to Identify Female Patients at Higher Risk of Heart Disease
- Designing Self-Destructing Bacteria to Make Effective Tuberculosis Vaccines
- Role of Hormone in Influencing Brain Reward Pathway and Food Preferences
- Understanding the World Within: Study Reveals New Insights Into Phage--Bacteria Interactions in the Gut Microbiome
- Cold Treatment Does Not Appear to Protect Preterm Infants from Disability or Death Caused by Oxygen Loss
- Morning Blue Light Therapy Improves Sleep and Daily Activity in Older Adults
- Screening and Treating Maternal Psychological Health Key to Improving Cardiovascular Health