Light-activated muscle grafts show promise in aiding muscle recovery post-trauma

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyRitu Raman (center), the d’Arbeloff Career Development Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, speaks with students in her lab. Credit: Tony Pulsone

Updated on: January 04,2024

Light-activated muscle grafts show promise in aiding muscle recovery post-trauma

byMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyRitu Raman (center), the d’Arbeloff Career Development Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, speaks with students in her lab. Credit: Tony Pulsone

Updated on:January 04,2024

Advanced viral diagnostics tool closer to widespread use

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost of today's clinical diagnostic tools are designed to detect the presence of a specific and k

Updated on: December 26,2023

Advanced viral diagnostics tool closer to widespread use

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMost of today's clinical diagnostic tools are designed to detect the presence of a specific and k

Updated on:December 26,2023

Making clinical guidelines work for large language models

by Rachel Martin,Yale UniversityExample of a clinical decision support system integrated with large language models. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01091-

Updated on: July 23,2024

Making clinical guidelines work for large language models

by Rachel Martin,Yale UniversityExample of a clinical decision support system integrated with large language models. Credit:npj Digital Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41746-024-01091-

Updated on:July 23,2024

What Hispanic people—and everyone—should know about clinical trials

JANUARY 23, 2024by Lourdes Medrano,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite its rapid growth, the Hispanic and Latino population in the United States continues to be un

Updated on: March 15,2024

What Hispanic people—and everyone—should know about clinical trials

JANUARY 23, 2024by Lourdes Medrano,American Heart AssociationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDespite its rapid growth, the Hispanic and Latino population in the United States continues to be un

Updated on:March 15,2024

Cancer therapies show promise in combating tuberculosis

byUniversity of Notre DameThis photomicrograph reveals Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria using acid-fast Ziehl-Neelsen stain; Magnified 1000 X. The acid-fast stains depend on the ability of my

Updated on: April 30,2024

Cancer therapies show promise in combating tuberculosis

byUniversity of Notre DameThis photomicrograph reveals Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria using acid-fast Ziehl-Neelsen stain; Magnified 1000 X. The acid-fast stains depend on the ability of my

Updated on:April 30,2024

Dual-targeting CAR NK cells can prevent cell dysfunction and tumor escape

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKaty Rezvani, M.D., Ph.D., working in her laboratory. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer

Updated on: January 04,2024

Dual-targeting CAR NK cells can prevent cell dysfunction and tumor escape

byUniversity of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterKaty Rezvani, M.D., Ph.D., working in her laboratory. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterResearchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer

Updated on:January 04,2024

Smartphones and smart speakers may be able to detect alcohol intoxication by analyzing voice patterns, says study

by Kimberly Flynn,Journal of Studies on Alcohol and DrugsCredit: CC0 Public DomainSensors in smartphones and smart speakers could help determine a person's level of alcohol intoxication base

Updated on: January 03,2024

Smartphones and smart speakers may be able to detect alcohol intoxication by analyzing voice patterns, says study

by Kimberly Flynn,Journal of Studies on Alcohol and DrugsCredit: CC0 Public DomainSensors in smartphones and smart speakers could help determine a person's level of alcohol intoxication base

Updated on:January 03,2024

Predicting weight gain in children using second generation anti-psychotic medication

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers examined the development and predictors of clinically signi

Updated on: March 30,2024

Predicting weight gain in children using second generation anti-psychotic medication

by Laurie Fickman,University of HoustonCredit: CC0 Public DomainA new study from University of Houston College of Pharmacy researchers examined the development and predictors of clinically signi

Updated on:March 30,2024

Exercise-induced Pgc-1α expression inhibits fat accumulation in aged skeletal muscles: Study

byMass General BrighamCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1113/JP285349Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines

Updated on: December 30,2023

Exercise-induced Pgc-1α expression inhibits fat accumulation in aged skeletal muscles: Study

byMass General BrighamCredit:The Journal of Physiology(2023). DOI: 10.1113/JP285349Myosteatosis, or aging-related fat accumulation in skeletal muscles, is a leading cause of declines

Updated on:December 30,2023

Genetically engineered cell therapies with mRNA lipid nanoparticles for transferrable platelets

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Phys.orgPlatelets transfected with mRNA using LNP can express exogenous protein. (A) Schematic describing the transfection of platelets using mRNA-LNP. (B) NanoLuc expressio

Updated on: January 04,2024

Genetically engineered cell therapies with mRNA lipid nanoparticles for transferrable platelets

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Phys.orgPlatelets transfected with mRNA using LNP can express exogenous protein. (A) Schematic describing the transfection of platelets using mRNA-LNP. (B) NanoLuc expressio

Updated on:January 04,2024

An updated test measures how well 'good cholesterol' works

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165370High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, of

Updated on: January 05,2024

An updated test measures how well 'good cholesterol' works

byNIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteGraphical abstract. Credit:Journal of Clinical Investigation(2023). DOI: 10.1172/JCI165370High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, of

Updated on:January 05,2024

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

Updated on: October 31,2024

A blood test that screens for multiple cancers at once promises to boost early detection

Updated on:October 31,2024