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Acinetobacter baumannii can fall into a deep sleep to survive harsh conditions

A research team led by Beate Averhoff and Volker Müller of Goethe University Frankfurt has discovered a fundamental mechanism that helps the dreaded hospital pathogen Acinetobacter baumannii to survive.

16 Oct 2023

Lab-grown skin organoids help scientists understand monkeypox infection

Skin organoids offer a powerful platform for drug discovery in the ongoing fight against the virus formerly known as monkeypox.

16 Oct 2023

Save the environment and protect your skin while doing it – the 'cherry on top'

Researchers discover a sustainable way to repurpose tart cherry waste, harnessing its bioactive compounds for skin care applications. The study reveals that these extracts significantly protect human skin cells from oxidative stress, offering an eco-friendly solution to both food waste and skin health.

16 Oct 2023

Researchers create new method for better 3D modeling of complex cancers

An international team of interdisciplinary researchers has successfully created a method for better 3D modelling of complex cancers.

16 Oct 2023

Experts urge people to be aware of lesser-known breast cancer symptoms

An overwhelming majority of adults (93%) recognize a lump as a symptom of breast cancer, but less than half recognize other common symptoms associated with the disease, according to a consumer survey commissioned by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).

16 Oct 2023

Study shows widespread prevalence of dangerous pathogens in ventilated patients

University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers conducted a statewide survey of all patients on breathing machines in hospitals and long-term care facilities and found that a significant percentage of them harbored two pathogens known to be life-threatening in those with compromised immune systems.

15 Oct 2023

Seasonal training shifts don't shake rugby players' heart health, finds study

In a comprehensive study examining cardiac function in male Rugby Football League (RFL) players, researchers found that cardiovascular health remains stable across different phases of a competitive season, even when training load varies. Utilizing advanced tools like 2D echocardiography and speckle tracking echocardiography, the study challenges previous assumptions and opens the door for future research, emphasizing the importance of such metrics in pre-participation cardiac screening.

15 Oct 2023

Study identifies significant percentage of ventilated patients colonized with life-threatening pathogens

13 Oct 2023

Scientists discover feedback loop that controls itch and inflammation

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?

13 Oct 2023

Rare ‘flesh-eating’ bacterium spreads North as oceans warm

Debbie King barely gave it a second thought when she scraped her right shin climbing onto her friend's pontoon for a day of boating in the Gulf of Mexico on Aug. 13.

13 Oct 2023

IL-17: The molecule that could revolutionize autoimmune and cancer treatments

The research paper explores the multifaceted role of the IL-17 family in immune response, covering everything from infection control to pathological conditions like autoimmune diseases and cancer. Future therapies may exploit IL-17's unique signaling pathways to offer more targeted and cost-effective treatments.

12 Oct 2023

Large language models in medicine: Current limitations and future scope

The potential and limitations of artificial intelligence (AI)-based large language models (LLMs) in medical research.

12 Oct 2023

Healthcare settings and mpox transmission: Understanding the risk factors

The stability of the monkeypox (Mpox) virus in various surroundings and bodily fluid.

12 Oct 2023

Genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon identified

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare Research Institute (PHURI) and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have identified the genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon. Their findings, published today (12 October) in Nature Communications, could lead to the first effective treatments for people with Raynaud’s.

12 Oct 2023