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Researchers identify novel way to potentially slow down or halt Alzheimer’s progression

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have made a significant breakthrough in Alzheimer's disease research by identifying a novel way to potentially slow down or even halt disease progression.

27 May 2024

Study finds rise in hospitalizations for ischemic priapism

Researchers analyzed nationwide data from Germany to evaluate trends and outcomes in hospitalized cases of high- and low-flow priapism, finding increased hospitalizations for ischemic priapism and reduced cases linked to sickle cell disease.

26 May 2024

Hybrid technique identifies anti-nephrin autoantibodies as biomarker for kidney disorders with nephrotic syndrome

A groundbreaking study, presented today at the 61st ERA Congress, has uncovered a significant breakthrough in the diagnosis and monitoring of kidney diseases associated with nephrotic syndrome.

25 May 2024

Advanced techniques reveal plectasin's velcro-like action against bacteria

A small antibiotic called plectasin uses an innovative mechanism to kill bacteria. By assembling into large structures, plectasin latches onto its target on the bacterial cell surface comparable to how both sides of Velcro form a bond.

25 May 2024

AI-based body composition analysis predicts lung cancer treatment outcomes

Tafadzwa Chaunzwa, MD, a researcher in the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (AIM) Program at Mass General Brigham and a senior resident physician at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program, is the lead author of a paper published in JAMA Oncology.

24 May 2024

Study sheds new light on the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia

Schizophrenia is a complex disease with variable presentations, and the diverse nature of this mental health disorder has made understanding the mechanisms that cause the disease, and subsequently developing effective treatments, especially challenging.

24 May 2024

Targeting metabolic pathways to combat Epstein-Barr virus infections

The Epstein-Barr virus can cause a spectrum of diseases, including a range of cancers.

24 May 2024

Evolving treatment paradigms in multiple myeloma could improve patient outcomes

The treatment landscape for multiple myeloma, the second most common blood cancer, is shifting rapidly, with newly diagnosed patients increasingly being treated with a four-part drug combination that includes a new immunotherapy agent.

24 May 2024

Two new studies offer insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease

Working under the umbrella of the PsychENCODE Consortium, the mental health research project established in 2015 by the National Institutes of Health, a team of Mount Sinai scientists has uncovered important new insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease through two new studies published in a special issue of Science on Friday, May 24.

24 May 2024

Researchers produce advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brain

A consortium of researchers has produced the largest and most advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brains of people with and without mental disorders.

24 May 2024

Phase 1 trial for EBC-129 progresses into dose expansion

The Experimental Drug Development Centre (EDDC), Singapore's national platform for drug discovery and development, is pleased to announce that the Phase 1 trial for EBC-129 has progressed into dose expansion.

24 May 2024

Soft X-ray microscope captures living mammalian cells

Researchers have developed a new technique to view living mammalian cells.

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

The case of the armadillo: Is it spreading leprosy in Florida?

In an open-air barn at the edge of the University of Florida, veterinarian Juan Campos Krauer examines a dead armadillo's footpads and ears for signs of infection.

24 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

In-vivo imaging to quantify collagen morphology in preclinical melanoma models during immunotherapy

Collagen, a major component of the extracellular matrix, plays a crucial role in tumor development.

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

New stem cell transplant approach may expand donor pool for high-risk blood cancer patients

A new treatment approach using an older drug may enable more patients with high-risk blood cancers to receive transplanted stem cells from unrelated, partially matched donors, according to a study conducted by researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and colleagues.

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

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Researchers identify novel way to potentially slow down or halt Alzheimer’s progression

Study finds rise in hospitalizations for ischemic priapism

Hybrid technique identifies anti-nephrin autoantibodies as biomarker for kidney disorders with nephrotic syndrome

Advanced techniques reveal plectasin's velcro-like action against bacteria

AI-based body composition analysis predicts lung cancer treatment outcomes

Study sheds new light on the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying schizophrenia

Targeting metabolic pathways to combat Epstein-Barr virus infections

Evolving treatment paradigms in multiple myeloma could improve patient outcomes

Two new studies offer insights into the molecular biology of neuropsychiatric disease

Researchers produce advanced multidimensional maps of gene regulation networks in the brain

Phase 1 trial for EBC-129 progresses into dose expansion

Soft X-ray microscope captures living mammalian cells

New immunogenic strain of vaccinia virus unveils potent cancer therapy potential

The case of the armadillo: Is it spreading leprosy in Florida?

Comprehensive study provides new understandings of genomic influences on neuropsychiatric disease

In-vivo imaging to quantify collagen morphology in preclinical melanoma models during immunotherapy

Newly discovered neuron type guides retinal blood vessel formation

New stem cell transplant approach may expand donor pool for high-risk blood cancer patients

UCLA research connects genetic risk and brain changes in autism

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

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