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Driving innovation in regenerative medicine: €37.5 million grant for DRIVE-RM consortium

The DRIVE-RM consortium, led by Professor of Experimental Nephrology Marianne Verhaar from UMC Utrecht, has been awarded €37.5 million under the prestigious NWO SUMMIT program.

24 May 2024

New immunogenic strain of vaccinia virus unveils potent cancer therapy potential

Vaccinia viruses are therapeutic tools with different biomedical applications depending on the susceptibility characteristics.

24 May 2024

Psilocybin use initiates hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to ego-modifying effects

A new study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known "magic mushrooms," initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to the ego-modifying effects and feelings of oceanic boundlessness.

23 May 2024

Comprehensive study provides new understandings of genomic influences on neuropsychiatric disease

A new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for the targeted treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's disease.

23 May 2024

Newly discovered neuron type guides retinal blood vessel formation

Scientists have known for years that a lattice of blood vessels nourishes cells in the retina that allow us to see – but it's been a mystery how the intricate structure is created.

23 May 2024

Study confirms face masks' effectiveness in reducing disease transmission, calls for improved public understanding

Researchers reviewed the benefits, practicalities, and harms of masks and masking, finding that masks are effective in reducing respiratory disease transmission despite some adverse effects, and emphasized the need for improved public understanding and policies.

23 May 2024

UCLA research connects genetic risk and brain changes in autism

A groundbreaking study led by UCLA Health has unveiled the most detailed view of the complex biological mechanisms underlying autism, showing the first link between genetic risk of the disorder to observed cellular and genetic activity across different layers of the brain.

23 May 2024

New AI model sets benchmark in digital pathology with superior cancer diagnostics

Researchers developed Prov-GigaPath, a whole-slide pathology foundation model using a novel vision transformer architecture. The model demonstrates superior performance in mutation prediction, cancer subtyping, and vision-language tasks. It leverages large-scale real-world data from over 30,000 patients to enhance clinical diagnostics.

23 May 2024

Prenatal bilingual exposure boosts babies' speech sensitivity, study finds

Researchers found that prenatal exposure to maternal language influences neonatal neural encoding of speech sounds, with bilingual exposure enhancing sensitivity to a broader range of frequencies. This suggests early linguistic environments shape auditory processing capabilities from birth.

23 May 2024

Mouse study finds PFAS exposure in fathers disrupts offspring's gene expression

Research reveals that preconception exposure to PFAS in male mice alters sperm methylation and affects gene expression in the liver and fat of their offspring.

23 May 2024

Novel catalog of gene-isoform variation unveiled in the developing human brain

A team led by researchers at UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania has produced a first-of-its kind catalog of gene-isoform variation in the developing human brain.

23 May 2024

Non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible male contraception

The world's population has increased by more than 2.6-fold in the last 60 years. The growing trend continues – projections indicate that the number of people living on our planet will grow to 9 billion by 2037 from 8 billion in 2022.

23 May 2024

Urban indoor gardening boosts skin microbiota diversity and immune function

A one-month indoor gardening period increased the bacterial diversity of the skin and was associated with higher levels of anti-inflammatory molecules in the blood demonstrated a collaborative study between the University of Helsinki, Natural Resources Institute Finland and Tampere University.

23 May 2024

Study demonstrates causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of ISCs in colitis

In a study published in Cell Host & Microbe, a research team led by Prof. PAN Wen from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, in collaboration with research teams led by Prof. ZHU Shu and Prof. SONG Xinyang, demonstrated the causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of intestinal stem cells (ISCs) in colitis.

23 May 2024

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Driving innovation in regenerative medicine: €37.5 million grant for DRIVE-RM consortium

New immunogenic strain of vaccinia virus unveils potent cancer therapy potential

Psilocybin use initiates hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to ego-modifying effects

Comprehensive study provides new understandings of genomic influences on neuropsychiatric disease

Newly discovered neuron type guides retinal blood vessel formation

Study confirms face masks' effectiveness in reducing disease transmission, calls for improved public understanding

UCLA research connects genetic risk and brain changes in autism

New AI model sets benchmark in digital pathology with superior cancer diagnostics

Prenatal bilingual exposure boosts babies' speech sensitivity, study finds

Mouse study finds PFAS exposure in fathers disrupts offspring's gene expression

Novel catalog of gene-isoform variation unveiled in the developing human brain

Non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible male contraception

Urban indoor gardening boosts skin microbiota diversity and immune function

Study demonstrates causal link between microbial factors and dysfunction of ISCs in colitis

New genetic discoveries offer hope for targeted lupus therapies

Tailoring polymeric micelles for improved olaparib solubility and drug release

Review: Clinical management of thyroid nodules with atypia of undetermined significance

Study reveals link between social media use and nightmares, impacting sleep and mental health

Breakthrough study reveals molecular drivers of Alzheimer's progression

New optogenetics approach may offer better muscle control with less fatigue

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production

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