UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa

Updated on: July 05,2024

UK issues guidelines for use of stem cell-based embryo models in research

byUniversity of CambridgeThese models can be created in the lab and mimic aspects of early human embryo development, which raises various ethical considerations. Credit: Irene Zorzan and Teresa

Updated on:July 05,2024

Managing medication for loved ones

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainSome older people struggle with remembering to take their medications or organizing them effectively. Adult children, like yourself, can help by tak

Updated on: January 26,2024

Managing medication for loved ones

by Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: CC0 Public DomainSome older people struggle with remembering to take their medications or organizing them effectively. Adult children, like yourself, can help by tak

Updated on:January 26,2024

Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

by Elana GotkineFewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study publis

Updated on: March 30,2024

Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

by Elana GotkineFewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study publis

Updated on:March 30,2024

Engineered platelets can induce anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive response, finds scientist

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by a St. Michael's Hospital scientist reveals how platelets can inhibit inflammation and immune r

Updated on: January 27,2024

Engineered platelets can induce anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive response, finds scientist

by Marlene Leung,St. Michael's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research led by a St. Michael's Hospital scientist reveals how platelets can inhibit inflammation and immune r

Updated on:January 27,2024

Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New

Updated on: October 17,2024

Systematic review links outdoor air pollution to differences in children's brains

by Alex Russell,UC DavisCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOutdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe. New

Updated on:October 17,2024

Human cells building 'molecular highways' captured for first time

FEBRUARY 1, 2024byCenter for Genomic Regulationγ-TuRC starting the nucleation process (left) vs. γ-TuRC closing (right). Once closed, thhe foundation is set and tubulins can be added to make the

Updated on: March 25,2024

Human cells building 'molecular highways' captured for first time

FEBRUARY 1, 2024byCenter for Genomic Regulationγ-TuRC starting the nucleation process (left) vs. γ-TuRC closing (right). Once closed, thhe foundation is set and tubulins can be added to make the

Updated on:March 25,2024

Serious flu damage prevented by compound that blocks unnecessary cell death

byTufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs lung cells are killed by the influenza virus, they burst open, releasing molecular signals that trigger the immune cells that can combat the

Updated on: April 28,2024

Serious flu damage prevented by compound that blocks unnecessary cell death

byTufts UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAs lung cells are killed by the influenza virus, they burst open, releasing molecular signals that trigger the immune cells that can combat the

Updated on:April 28,2024

Large-scale study explores link between smoking and DNA changes across six racial and ethnic groups

by Zara Abrams,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking changes the way genes are expressed, which later contributes to the development of lung cancer and other smoking-rel

Updated on: March 14,2024

Large-scale study explores link between smoking and DNA changes across six racial and ethnic groups

by Zara Abrams,Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainSmoking changes the way genes are expressed, which later contributes to the development of lung cancer and other smoking-rel

Updated on:March 14,2024

Bridging diet, microbes, and metabolism: Implications for metabolic disorders

FEBRUARY 20, 2024byBoyce Thompson InstituteTransgenic animals expressing a green fluorescent protein attached to the fatty acid desaturase, FAT-7. Green color represents the induction of FAT-7 i

Updated on: March 15,2024

Bridging diet, microbes, and metabolism: Implications for metabolic disorders

FEBRUARY 20, 2024byBoyce Thompson InstituteTransgenic animals expressing a green fluorescent protein attached to the fatty acid desaturase, FAT-7. Green color represents the induction of FAT-7 i

Updated on:March 15,2024

One in five people with cancer participate in medical research studies

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and peer institutions released n

Updated on: April 06,2024

One in five people with cancer participate in medical research studies

by Fred Hutchinson Cancer CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and peer institutions released n

Updated on:April 06,2024

Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardScanning electron image of the Lassa virus budding off a cell. Credit: NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Marylan

Updated on: March 13,2024

Researchers uncover genetic factors for severe Lassa fever

by Allessandra DiCorato,Broad Institute of MIT and HarvardScanning electron image of the Lassa virus budding off a cell. Credit: NIAID Integrated Research Facility (IRF) in Fort Detrick, Marylan

Updated on:March 13,2024

Researcher identifies key mechanism in Parkinson's disease

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutProper regulation of LRRK2 levels is important for Parkinson's disease (PD). ATIC, a purine biosynthesis pathway enzyme, and its substrate prec

Updated on: March 13,2024

Researcher identifies key mechanism in Parkinson's disease

by Anna Zarra Aldrich,University of ConnecticutProper regulation of LRRK2 levels is important for Parkinson's disease (PD). ATIC, a purine biosynthesis pathway enzyme, and its substrate prec

Updated on:March 13,2024