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Skeleton-wide study of blood cell formation offers new ways to treat blood cancers, infections

Skeleton-wide study of blood cell formation offers new ways to treat blood cancers, infections

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterHow the number of production sites in the sternum can vary significantly by the type of stress on the system, such as blood loss, infection, ca

Skeleton-wide study of blood cell formation offers new ways to treat blood cancers, infections

byCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical CenterHow the number of production sites in the sternum can vary significantly by the type of stress on the system, such as blood loss, infection, ca
Novel pancreatic cancer organoids show promise for effective screening of anticancer drugs

Novel pancreatic cancer organoids show promise for effective screening of anticancer drugs

byUniversity of TokyoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113420Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), that arises from pancreatic epithelial c

Novel pancreatic cancer organoids show promise for effective screening of anticancer drugs

byUniversity of TokyoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113420Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), that arises from pancreatic epithelial c
Study finds embryos in hungry mouse moms postpone development

Study finds embryos in hungry mouse moms postpone development

byThe Company of BiologistsA mouse embryo (blastocyst) that has paused its development due to nutrient depletion. Credit: Jiajia YeIt's challenging to sustain a pregnancy when food is short,

Study finds embryos in hungry mouse moms postpone development

byThe Company of BiologistsA mouse embryo (blastocyst) that has paused its development due to nutrient depletion. Credit: Jiajia YeIt's challenging to sustain a pregnancy when food is short,
Reframing cerebral palsy as a lifelong physical disability could improve adult care, researchers say

Reframing cerebral palsy as a lifelong physical disability could improve adult care, researchers say

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganA boy is supported by his family and care team as a child but feels left with questions as an adult. Credit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineIn the United

Reframing cerebral palsy as a lifelong physical disability could improve adult care, researchers say

by Valerie Goodwin,University of MichiganA boy is supported by his family and care team as a child but feels left with questions as an adult. Credit: Justine Ross, Michigan MedicineIn the United
A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica

A computational model to simulate the biomechanical growth of breast tumors

byCarlos III University of MadridTumor cells invading surrounding tissue under different mechanical conditions. The blue line indicates the boundary of the solid tumor and the yellow line indica
Migraine sufferers in England may soon be able to access a preventative drug: Atogepant

Migraine sufferers in England may soon be able to access a preventative drug: Atogepant

by Anna Andreou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug that can help prevent migraines could soon be available on the NHS. Atogepant (brand name: Aquipta) was recently recommen

Migraine sufferers in England may soon be able to access a preventative drug: Atogepant

by Anna Andreou,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug that can help prevent migraines could soon be available on the NHS. Atogepant (brand name: Aquipta) was recently recommen
French territory Guadeloupe declares dengue epidemic

French territory Guadeloupe declares dengue epidemic

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe overseas French territory of Guadeloupe declared a dengue epidemic on Thursday, with authorities noting the outbreak was being driven by a less common strain of t

French territory Guadeloupe declares dengue epidemic

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainThe overseas French territory of Guadeloupe declared a dengue epidemic on Thursday, with authorities noting the outbreak was being driven by a less common strain of t
Research finds peer support vital for those taking medication for severe mental illness

Research finds peer support vital for those taking medication for severe mental illness

byAston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Aston Pharmacy School have found that people with severe mental illness could benefit from peer support to help them manage thei

Research finds peer support vital for those taking medication for severe mental illness

byAston UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Aston Pharmacy School have found that people with severe mental illness could benefit from peer support to help them manage thei
Study looks at ways to predict when a migraine attack will occur

Study looks at ways to predict when a migraine attack will occur

JANUARY 24, 2024byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Sasha Wolff/WikipediaMigraine is often under-diagnosed and untreated, and even when it is treated, it can be difficult to treat early enoug

Study looks at ways to predict when a migraine attack will occur

JANUARY 24, 2024byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: Sasha Wolff/WikipediaMigraine is often under-diagnosed and untreated, and even when it is treated, it can be difficult to treat early enoug
Scientists develop an agent capable of selectively inhibiting the body's stress response

Scientists develop an agent capable of selectively inhibiting the body's stress response

JANUARY 22, 2024by Daniel Meierhans,ETH ZurichThe DEGs we identified upon 2 h, and 18 h of DEX treatments in A549 cells align with the other existing RNAseq and ChIP-seq datasets. Credit:N

Scientists develop an agent capable of selectively inhibiting the body's stress response

JANUARY 22, 2024by Daniel Meierhans,ETH ZurichThe DEGs we identified upon 2 h, and 18 h of DEX treatments in A549 cells align with the other existing RNAseq and ChIP-seq datasets. Credit:N
A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model
Common human gene mutations linked to a range of health conditions

Common human gene mutations linked to a range of health conditions

byUniversity of GlasgowPCA plots of principal components calculated from Affymetrix genotype data from the 10,179 participants that had UK Biobank PC1 > 100 and PC2 > 0. (a) Participants w

Common human gene mutations linked to a range of health conditions

byUniversity of GlasgowPCA plots of principal components calculated from Affymetrix genotype data from the 10,179 participants that had UK Biobank PC1 > 100 and PC2 > 0. (a) Participants w