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Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep

Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep

By analyzing brain stem cell data, Assistant Professor Christopher Plaisier and biomedical engineering doctoral student Samantha O'Connor saw the phases of the cell cycle mapped out in more detail

Sleeper cells: Newly discovered stem cell resting phase could put brain tumors to sleep

By analyzing brain stem cell data, Assistant Professor Christopher Plaisier and biomedical engineering doctoral student Samantha O'Connor saw the phases of the cell cycle mapped out in more detail
FDA approves Winrevair for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults

FDA approves Winrevair for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk) as an injectable treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults.The FDA previously granted

FDA approves Winrevair for pulmonary arterial hypertension in adults

by Lori SolomonThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Winrevair (sotatercept-csrk) as an injectable treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in adults.The FDA previously granted
Tainted applesauce now linked to more than 200 lead poisoning cases

Tainted applesauce now linked to more than 200 lead poisoning cases

by Physician's Briefing StaffMore than 200 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, up from 125 cases in the last weekly tall

Tainted applesauce now linked to more than 200 lead poisoning cases

by Physician's Briefing StaffMore than 200 cases of lead poisoning linked to contaminated fruit puree pouches have now been reported in the United States, up from 125 cases in the last weekly tall
Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

In a recent study published in theNatureJournal, researchers described a new method to safely release deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) trapped inside the ancient tooth and bone artifacts, which

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

In a recent study published in theNatureJournal, researchers described a new method to safely release deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) trapped inside the ancient tooth and bone artifacts, which
AI-based analysis identifies two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

AI-based analysis identifies two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: AI-generated imageTwo plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial intelligence)-

AI-based analysis identifies two plant extracts with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills

by European Association for the Study of ObesityCredit: AI-generated imageTwo plant compounds with potential as GLP-1 agonist weight loss pills have been identified in an AI (artificial intelligence)-
Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk. Results from a Phase 2b

Clinical trial shows rheumatoid arthritis drug could prevent disease

by King's College LondonCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis could also prevent the disease in individuals deemed to be at risk. Results from a Phase 2b
The Lasker Award: Honoring Medical Innovation

The Lasker Award: Honoring Medical Innovation

The Lasker Award, often regarded as America’s most prestigious biomedical research accolade, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of diseases.

The Lasker Award: Honoring Medical Innovation

The Lasker Award, often regarded as America’s most prestigious biomedical research accolade, honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of diseases.
Dos and don'ts developed for direct oral anticoagulants

Dos and don'ts developed for direct oral anticoagulants

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.038Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are

Dos and don'ts developed for direct oral anticoagulants

by Brigham and Women’s HospitalCentral Illustration. Credit:Journal of the American College of Cardiology(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.10.038Direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are
JAMA report outlines recommendations for evaluation and management of penicillin allergy

JAMA report outlines recommendations for evaluation and management of penicillin allergy

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile more than 32 million individuals in the U.S. have a documented penicillin allergy in their medical record, studies have shown that

JAMA report outlines recommendations for evaluation and management of penicillin allergy

by Massachusetts General HospitalCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhile more than 32 million individuals in the U.S. have a documented penicillin allergy in their medical record, studies have shown that