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Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

by Marisa Demers,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBy viewing the diagnostic laboratory data ecosystem as an integrated system, MIT researchers have identified specific changes that can lead

Improving patient safety using principles of aerospace engineering

by Marisa Demers,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyBy viewing the diagnostic laboratory data ecosystem as an integrated system, MIT researchers have identified specific changes that can lead
Leqembi  Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.

Leqembi Is Now Approved For Alzheimer’s Treatment: What To Know

The journey of lecanemab from research to approval underscores the importance of continued investment in Alzheimer's research and the development of innovative therapies.
Special polymer for microfluidic chips could reduce need for animal testing in medical research

Special polymer for microfluidic chips could reduce need for animal testing in medical research

by Elizaveta Vereshchagina and Linda Sønstevold,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologySINTEF researchers Linda Sønstevold (right) and Elizaveta Vereshchagina have achieved promising resu

Special polymer for microfluidic chips could reduce need for animal testing in medical research

by Elizaveta Vereshchagina and Linda Sønstevold,Norwegian University of Science and TechnologySINTEF researchers Linda Sønstevold (right) and Elizaveta Vereshchagina have achieved promising resu
Psychoactive drug ibogaine found to effectively treat traumatic brain injury in special operations military vets

Psychoactive drug ibogaine found to effectively treat traumatic brain injury in special operations military vets

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsFor military veterans, many of the deepest wounds of war are invisible: Traumatic brain injuries resulting from head tra

Psychoactive drug ibogaine found to effectively treat traumatic brain injury in special operations military vets

byStanford University Medical CenterCredit: RDNE Stock project from PexelsFor military veterans, many of the deepest wounds of war are invisible: Traumatic brain injuries resulting from head tra
Study provides molecular blueprint of spinal circuits governing locomotor speed

Study provides molecular blueprint of spinal circuits governing locomotor speed

byKarolinska InstitutetSingle-cell RNAseq of GFP+neurons in isl1a:GFP and chx10:GFP transgenic lines. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01479-1Researche

Study provides molecular blueprint of spinal circuits governing locomotor speed

byKarolinska InstitutetSingle-cell RNAseq of GFP+neurons in isl1a:GFP and chx10:GFP transgenic lines. Credit:Nature Neuroscience(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41593-023-01479-1Researche
Research connecting gut bacteria and oxytocin provides a new mechanism for microbiome-promoted health benefits

Research connecting gut bacteria and oxytocin provides a new mechanism for microbiome-promoted health benefits

byBaylor College of MedicineOxytocin expression and production in the epithelium of the human and mouse gastrointestinal tract. a) log normalized counts of oxytocin expression in human intestina

Research connecting gut bacteria and oxytocin provides a new mechanism for microbiome-promoted health benefits

byBaylor College of MedicineOxytocin expression and production in the epithelium of the human and mouse gastrointestinal tract. a) log normalized counts of oxytocin expression in human intestina
Research challenges traditional theory of mechanisms of cocaine self-administration

Research challenges traditional theory of mechanisms of cocaine self-administration

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiThe cumulative record of injections (A), active lever presses (B), and the calculated levels of cocaine at the time of each event (C) during a representat

Research challenges traditional theory of mechanisms of cocaine self-administration

by Bill Bangert,University of CincinnatiThe cumulative record of injections (A), active lever presses (B), and the calculated levels of cocaine at the time of each event (C) during a representat
New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisColorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate d

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisColorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate d
New technique improves imaging for lymphatic system

New technique improves imaging for lymphatic system

bySPIEA multispectral imaging system helps visualize and measure circulation within lymphatic vessels. Credit:Journal of Biomedical Optics(2024). DOI: 10.1117/1.JBO.29.10.106001The l

New technique improves imaging for lymphatic system

bySPIEA multispectral imaging system helps visualize and measure circulation within lymphatic vessels. Credit:Journal of Biomedical Optics(2024). DOI: 10.1117/1.JBO.29.10.106001The l
Efficacy of electronic cigarettes found to be noninferior to varenicline

Efficacy of electronic cigarettes found to be noninferior to varenicline

by Elana GotkineFor smokers who are motivated to quit, the quit rate is noninferior for electronic cigarettes (ECs) versus varenicline and is higher for ECs than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in

Efficacy of electronic cigarettes found to be noninferior to varenicline

by Elana GotkineFor smokers who are motivated to quit, the quit rate is noninferior for electronic cigarettes (ECs) versus varenicline and is higher for ECs than nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) in
Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Recent discoveries in cardiovascular and neurological research have uncovered a fascinating new link between the heart, brain, and immune system.

Uncovering the Heart-Brain-Immune Connection: How Sleep Promotes Healing After a Heart Attack

Recent discoveries in cardiovascular and neurological research have uncovered a fascinating new link between the heart, brain, and immune system.