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New AI-assisted atlas can help visualize the human brain in unprecedented detail

A new AI-assisted brain atlas that can help visualize the human brain in unprecedented detail has been developed by UCL researchers, in a major step forward for neuroscience and neuroimaging.

5 Nov 2025

Inhibiting ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 shrinks lung cancers in mice

NYU Langone Health researchers found that a type of cell death caused by a buildup of highly reactive molecules suppresses lung tumor growth.

5 Nov 2025

New tool reveals hidden psychological reasons behind patients ignoring medication plans

A pioneering patient-reported outcome tool, developed by healthcare company Observia with the support of Kingston University, has shown significant promise in predicting the risk of a patient with chronic conditions not following their treatment plan, while also uncovering the deep psychological and social reasons driving the patient's decision making.

5 Nov 2025

EULAR develops first classification criteria for hemochromatosis arthropathy

EULAR - The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology - has developed the first classification criteria for hemochromatosis arthropathy (HA) from a unique derivation cohort using rigorous methodology.

5 Nov 2025

Researchers discover why living in a deprived neighborhood may raise dementia risk

Cambridge researchers have discovered why living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood may be linked to an increase in an individual's risk of dementia.

5 Nov 2025

While politicos dispense blame, these doctors aim to take shame out of medicine

The distress that Will Bynum later recognized as shame settled over him nearly immediately.

5 Nov 2025

Trojan horse strategy using cesium nanosalts shows powerful anti-cancer effects

Recently, a team led by Academician Hongjie Zhang, Researcher Shuyan Song, Associate Researcher Pengpeng Lei, and Dr. Ran An at the Changchun Institute of Applied Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, developed an innovative strategy to construct a series of biodegradable cesium nanosalts.

4 Nov 2025

Japanese study finds widespread reluctance to donate cells for brain organoid research

Research on human brain organoids (HBOs) is directly challenging how biobanks and biomedical institutes recruit volunteers.

4 Nov 2025

Breakthrough research offers first targeted treatment option for NRAS-mutant melanoma

New research from Moffitt Cancer Center shows that RAS(ON) multi-selective inhibition can directly block tumor growth and activate the immune system, offering the first targeted approach for patients with NRAS-mutant melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer with limited treatment options beyond immune checkpoint inhibitors.

4 Nov 2025

New initiative aims to accelerate aortic stenosis diagnosis and treatment

People living with aortic stenosis (AS) could gain earlier access to innovative care and treatment thanks to a new effort from the American Heart Association designed to boost clinical trial participation and speed diagnosis of this common but underdiagnosed heart valve condition.

4 Nov 2025

Three health tech innovators push boundaries to build a brighter future of cardiovascular care

As digital health technologies gain momentum, research is finding that more people are open to artificial intelligence (AI) supported health interventions when those are backed by clinical expertise and rooted in evidence-based guidelines.

4 Nov 2025

New study finds no increased risk of heart and brain infarctions for transgender women

Contrary to previous research, transgender women who use the hormone oestradiol for their transition do not have an increased risk of heart attack and stroke compared to men in the general Dutch population.

4 Nov 2025

Indoor hydroponic gardening boosts wellbeing for cancer patients

Indoor hydroponic gardening - a method of growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil - could help cancer patients develop better mental health, eat a healthier diet and enjoy a better overall quality of life.

4 Nov 2025

NIH grant supports research on how the immune system responds to serious eye infections

New research that sheds light on how the immune system responds to serious eye infections is underway at Wayne State University, supported by a $2.3 million federal grant from the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

3 Nov 2025

Scientists create detailed single-cell map of the developing human brain

Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their collaborators have created one of the most comprehensive single cell maps of the developing human brain. The atlas captures nearly every cell type, their genetic fingerprints, and how they grow and interact.

3 Nov 2025

New genomic method enables multiple people with rare conditions to receive diagnoses

A new genomic method has enabled multiple people with rare conditions to receive diagnoses that were previously unattainable by identifying complex structural genetic changes that are often missed by standard tests.

3 Nov 2025

Fewer women participate in cardiac rehabilitation, despite a slew of benefits

For someone who has heart surgery or experiences a major cardiovascular event, cardiac rehabilitation can significantly improve their short and long term recovery.

3 Nov 2025

Healthy lifestyle habits plus GLP-1 RA drugs can improve heart health of people with Type 2 diabetes

People with Type 2 diabetes who combined healthy lifestyle habits with GLP-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1 RA) medications had a greater reduction in risk of major adverse cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular disease death, compared to people only taking the medication, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2025.

3 Nov 2025

Better schools can offset genetic disadvantages in learning

Research indicates that high-quality schooling can compensate for genetic disparities in reading success, underscoring the importance of equitable education.

3 Nov 2025

Trump’s HHS orders state Medicaid programs to help find undocumented immigrants

The Trump administration has ordered states to investigate certain individuals enrolled in Medicaid to determine whether they are ineligible because of their immigration status, with five states reporting they've together received more than 170,000 names — an “unprecedented” step by the federal government that ensnares the state-federal health program in the president's immigration crackdown.

3 Nov 2025

Education News and Research

New AI-assisted atlas can help visualize the human brain in unprecedented detail

Inhibiting ferroptosis suppressor protein 1 shrinks lung cancers in mice

New tool reveals hidden psychological reasons behind patients ignoring medication plans

EULAR develops first classification criteria for hemochromatosis arthropathy

Researchers discover why living in a deprived neighborhood may raise dementia risk

While politicos dispense blame, these doctors aim to take shame out of medicine

Trojan horse strategy using cesium nanosalts shows powerful anti-cancer effects

Japanese study finds widespread reluctance to donate cells for brain organoid research

Breakthrough research offers first targeted treatment option for NRAS-mutant melanoma

New initiative aims to accelerate aortic stenosis diagnosis and treatment

Three health tech innovators push boundaries to build a brighter future of cardiovascular care

New study finds no increased risk of heart and brain infarctions for transgender women

Indoor hydroponic gardening boosts wellbeing for cancer patients

NIH grant supports research on how the immune system responds to serious eye infections

Scientists create detailed single-cell map of the developing human brain

New genomic method enables multiple people with rare conditions to receive diagnoses

Fewer women participate in cardiac rehabilitation, despite a slew of benefits

Healthy lifestyle habits plus GLP-1 RA drugs can improve heart health of people with Type 2 diabetes

Better schools can offset genetic disadvantages in learning

Trump’s HHS orders state Medicaid programs to help find undocumented immigrants

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