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Targeting cancer cells by cutting off essential nutrients and backup supplies

Cancer cells have voracious appetites. And there are certain nutrients they can't live without. Scientists have long hoped they might stop tumors in their tracks by cutting off an essential part of cancer cells' diet.

28 Aug 2024

Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes linked to accelerated brain aging

Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes are associated with accelerated brain aging, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Diabetes Care.

28 Aug 2024

Exploring trauma awareness and healing in healthcare at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit

Integrating Medical Care and Holistic Healing. Presenting at the United Nations General Assembly Science Summitt.

28 Aug 2024

Film preferences reveal insights into brain activity

Crime films, action films, comedies, or documentaries? A person's favourite film genre reveals a lot about how their brain works.

28 Aug 2024

New photoacoustic probes could revolutionize brain activity imaging

To understand the brain better, we need new methods to observe its activity.

28 Aug 2024

Research highlights potential of blood epigenetics for dementia risk assessment

New research suggests that epigenetic markers in the blood could be useful for understanding dementia risk.

28 Aug 2024

New implant offers hope for nerve repair after spinal cord injury

A research team at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences has developed a new implant that conveys electrical signals and may have the potential to encourage nerve cell (neuron) repair after spinal cord injury.

28 Aug 2024

New antibacterial compound shows promise for preventing periodontal disease

Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease caused by a periodontal pathogenic bacteria infection that affects oral and internal health.

28 Aug 2024

Study introduces a novel approach to mapping protein-receptor interactions

One in every three FDA-approved drugs targets a single superfamily of receptors dotting the surfaces of human cells.

28 Aug 2024

Graylight imaging is ISO 13485 certified

In November 2023, we are proud to announce that we, Graylight Imaging, have successfully achieved ISO 13485 certified status, demonstrating our commitment to the highest quality standards in the design and manufacture of medical devices.

From Graylight Imaging 28 Aug 2024

Study reveals increasing influence of non-cognitive skills on academic achievement from childhood to adolescence

The study highlights the genetic basis of non-cognitive skills and their impact on academic performance, suggesting strategies for educational improvement.

28 Aug 2024

New study develops enhanced mortality prediction model for COPD patients

Innovative probabilistic graph models identify unique factors linked to COPD mortality, paving the way for targeted interventions and improved patient outcomes.

28 Aug 2024

High ultra-processed food consumption tied to rising BMI and fat mass in young children

Research reveals a connection between ultra-processed food consumption and obesity in Chilean preschoolers.

28 Aug 2024

A study confirms that smoking significantly increases the risk of stroke

Findings indicate smoking elevates stroke risk, particularly in older males with comorbidities, underscoring the need for targeted prevention strategies.

28 Aug 2024

Benefits of less intensive stem cell transplants for sickle cell disease

So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to damage the lungs and may help improve lung function in some patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), according to a three-year study of adults who underwent the procedure at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

28 Aug 2024

Deep learning reveals disparities in brain aging across Latin America and the Caribbean

Study reveals that socioeconomic inequality, pollution, and health disparities significantly contribute to brain-age gaps, with Latin American and Caribbean populations, especially women and those with cognitive impairments, being most affected.

28 Aug 2024

Zbtb18 regulates cKit expression for HSC self renewal

The study addresses the complex regulation of HSCs, highlighting p21's multifunctional nature beyond cell cycle control. Through the use of p21-tdTomato mice, researchers differentiate between p21-tdT+ and p21-tdT− HSCs. Results show that p21-tdT+ HSCs display increased self-renewal and reconstitution abilities. Zbtb18, upregulated in p21-tdT+ HSCs, is crucial for their repopulation capability. p21 interacts with ZBTB18 to suppress cKit, influencing HSC self-renewal.

28 Aug 2024

LncRNA ZNF593-AS offers hope for heart disease treatment

The research presented in the article delves into the regulatory role of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) ZNF593-AS in cardiac hypertrophy and myocardial remodeling, processes that are pivotal in the progression of heart failure and other cardiovascular diseases. The study uncovers how ZNF593-AS exerts its inhibitory effects by upregulating the expression of Mitofusin 2 (Mfn2), a protein known for its role in the regulation of mitochondrial dynamics and cellular metabolism.

28 Aug 2024

Exploring AI’s impact on precision oncology

A new editorial was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on August 26, 2024, entitled, "Artificial intelligence: A transformative tool in precision oncology."

27 Aug 2024

$120 million gift boosts UCLA’s efforts in immunotherapy and innovation

UCLA has received a $120 million commitment from surgeon, inventor and philanthropist Dr. Gary Michelson and his wife, Alya, to kick-start the California Institute for Immunology and Immunotherapy, an innovative public-private partnership aimed at spurring breakthrough discoveries that prevent and cure diseases and catalyze economic growth and innovation in Los Angeles.

27 Aug 2024