Stroke remains one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where recurrent events are a significant concern. A recent study conducted in…
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New Model Predicts Success of Cancer Immunotherapy
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and the Bloomberg-Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy have made a groundbreaking advancement in cancer immunotherapy. They have developed a computer model designed…
New Study Warns of Increased Heart Risks for Mothers of Twins
A new study published in the European Heart Journal has revealed that the risk of being admitted to the hospital with cardiovascular disease (CVD) is significantly higher in the year…
Brain Networks: How Aging and Disease Differ
A recent study published in the journal Cortex has provided new insights into how brain network organization changes with aging and in neurodegenerative diseases like semantic dementia. The research highlights…
Elevated Opioid Tone Found in Anorexia Nervosa
A groundbreaking study conducted at the Turku PET Center in Finland has shed new light on the brain mechanisms behind anorexia nervosa, suggesting that changes in the brain’s opioid neurotransmitter…
Can Bigger Groups Foster Stronger Cooperation?
The dynamics of human cooperation have long intrigued scientists. Conventional wisdom suggests that as group size increases, cooperation tends to diminish. However, a groundbreaking study from the RIKEN Center for…
Activation of mGluR2 in the Insula-Amygdala Circuit Reduces Anxiety in Mice Without Cognitive Impairment
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have uncovered a promising new target in the brain that could lead to treatments for anxiety disorders without the common side effects associated with current…
New Tool Predicts “Turbo Boost” Mutations in Viruses
Researchers from the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity and the University of Pittsburgh have developed a groundbreaking tool that promises to enhance public health efforts in detecting SARS-CoV-2…
New Study Reveals How Zika Virus Transforms Human Skin to Attract Mosquitoes
The Zika virus, which has spread to more than 90 countries, continues to pose a global health risk, particularly as its transmission is linked to the Aedes aegypti mosquito. This…
Researchers Develop Bionic Limbs That Mimic Natural Hand Movements
In a groundbreaking study, researchers are paving the way for the design of prosthetic limbs that feel and move more naturally for users. This research, published in Science Robotics, highlights…
Cas12a-Enhanced Pre-clinical Model Enables Multiplexed Gene Editing for Cancer Research
Australian scientists have made a significant breakthrough in cancer research by establishing a novel gene-editing tool that has the potential to revolutionize how we model and interrogate human diseases. A…
New Method Detects Fake Vaccines Without Opening the Vial
Researchers from the University of Oxford, in collaboration with the Serum Institute of India and other partners, have made a breakthrough in the fight against falsified vaccines, developing a novel…
Two Brain Networks, One System
Investigators have made an intriguing discovery that challenges long-held views about the human brain’s network architecture. A study led by Rodrigo Braga, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Ken and Ruth…
Broadly Neutralizing Antibody Protects Monkeys from Severe H5N1 Avian Influenza
In a groundbreaking study published in Science, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and the NIH Vaccine Research Center have reported that a broadly neutralizing antibody can protect monkeys from…
Mapping the Genetic Landscape of Intelligence
A groundbreaking study led by Guillaume Huguet and Thomas Renne, graduate students at the Université de Montréal (UdeM), under the guidance of medical geneticist Sébastien Jacquemont, is reshaping the understanding…
Nef Protein Enables Persistent Allogeneic CAR T Cell Therapy in Cancer
CAR T cell therapy has emerged as one of the most promising new cancer treatments in recent years, offering hope for patients battling certain types of cancer, particularly those with…
Gliomas: Unraveling the Mystery of Brain Tumor-Induced Seizures
A collaborative study led by Dr. Peter Canoll’s lab at Columbia University, in partnership with the Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Zuckerman Institute, Irving Institute for Cancer Dynamics, and other…
Carnivore Diet Leads to “Yellow Skin” in Man
A trio of cardiologists has reported a unique case of an adult man developing yellowish nodules on his hands, feet, and elbows after adopting the increasingly popular carnivore diet. The…
New Drug Colforsin Daropate Shrinks Tumors and Inhibits Growth in High-Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian cancer remains one of the deadliest gynecologic malignancies worldwide, with over 300,000 new cases and 200,000 deaths annually, according to data from the World Health Organization. Among the various…
β-Glucans: Modulating Immune Responses and Suppressing Allergic Reactions
A recent study conducted by a research team from the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut has delved into the immunomodulatory properties of β-glucans, natural sugar compounds found in various organisms such as bacteria, fungi,…