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ERS Genomics and Université de Montréal sign CRISPR/Cas9 license agreement

Université de Montréal gains access to ERS Genomics' CRISPR/Cas9 patents, launching platforms for genome-wide screening and fostering research collaborations.

From ERS Genomics 1 Oct 2024

Sphere Fluidics announces Cyto-Mine Chroma to accelerate and streamline workflows across expanded applications in biotherapeutic discovery and development

Cyto-Mine Chroma enhances single-cell analysis with advanced multiplexing and assay flexibility, optimizing functional screening workflows for researchers.

From Fluidic Sciences and Sphere Bio 1 Oct 2024

COVID-19 vaccine uptake higher in people with mental illness but drops for those not on medication

Researchers examined the link between mental illness and COVID-19 vaccine uptake, finding high vaccination rates but lower uptake among unmedicated individuals with mental health conditions.

1 Oct 2024

AI outperforms radiologists in brain tumor diagnosis

As artificial intelligence advances, its uses and capabilities in real-world applications continue to reach new heights that may even surpass human expertise. In the field of radiology, where a correct diagnosis is crucial to ensure proper patient care, large language models, such as ChatGPT, could improve accuracy or at least offer a good second opinion.

1 Oct 2024

Researchers question the use of "cancer" for certain prostate conditions

A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that patients may benefit if doctors stop calling certain early-stage changes to the prostate "cancer" at all.

1 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover new disease-linked microbial species through pan-body microbiome analysis

Researchers in Germany conducted a pan-body microbiome analysis, uncovering new microbial species and potential therapies linked to diseases, with implications for diagnostic and therapeutic advancements.

1 Oct 2024

Study highlights negative consequences of exclusionary discipline

Suspending or expelling a student is one of the most severe punishments a school can impose on a student – and it can have lifelong, devastating consequences. In an updated policy statement, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends a trauma-informed approach to supporting students and reducing the need for exclusionary discipline.

1 Oct 2024

Socioeconomic disadvantage predicts poorer outcomes for heart transplant patients

Heart transplant patients who live in socioeconomically disadvantaged areas are more likely to experience post-surgical complications and die within five years than patients who live in more advantaged areas, even when those patients were transplanted at topnotch high-volume hospitals, new UCLA research suggests.

1 Oct 2024

COVID-19 vaccine uptake among pregnant women higher than expected

A study of more than 28,000 pregnancies from 2022 has found that the majority of pregnant people received the COVID-19 vaccine during its initial release.

1 Oct 2024

High levels of microplastics found in prostate tumors, possibly linked to take-out food

Researchers discovered microplastics in both tumor and para-tumor prostate tissues, with higher concentrations found in tumor samples, raising concerns about their potential role in cancer development.

1 Oct 2024

Traditional Chinese medicine shows potential in cancer treatment

Cancer, a pervasive global health concern, remains a leading cause of mortality worldwide. Current cancer treatment modalities encompass surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, all of which have significantly contributed to improving patient survival.

1 Oct 2024

New collaboration aims to break through LGMD treatment barriers

Critical Path Institute (C-Path) today announced the formation of a new task force under its Rare Disease Cures Accelerator-Data and Analytics Platform (RDCA-DAP®), dedicated to advancing therapeutic development for limb-girdle muscular dystrophies (LGMDs).

1 Oct 2024

Early social exposure in day care can mitigate stereotyping

Prior research has found that exposure to social diversity in early life, such as through day care, influences how people communicate.

1 Oct 2024

Study finds microplastics in semen and urine, linking PTFE exposure to lower sperm count

Researchers in China found multiple types of microplastics in human semen and urine, with exposure to PTFE significantly linked to reduced sperm quality, highlighting potential reproductive health risks.

1 Oct 2024

Scientists uncover role of Wnt in kidney formation

A group of essential signaling molecules known as the Wnt pathway emerged early in the evolution of multicellular life. Scientists have been studying Wnt actions for four decades to comprehend its complex roles in development and disease.

1 Oct 2024

New technique offers real-time glioblastoma monitoring

A new study shows the potential power of imaging paired with radiation to shape treatment for glioblastoma patients in real time.

1 Oct 2024

Study reveals harmful effects of conversion therapy on LGBTQ+ people

People identifying as LGBTQ+ who have undergone conversion practice – commonly known as conversion therapy – are more likely to experience poor mental health, according to a study published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal.

1 Oct 2024

Nationwide study reveals radon's role in childhood leukemia

A study of more than 700 counties across multiple U.S. states found a link between childhood leukemia and levels of decaying radon gas, including those lower than the federal guideline for mitigation.

30 Sep 2024

Vitamin B12 boosts testosterone levels in men with infertility

Research finds that higher serum vitamin B12 levels are associated with improved testosterone concentrations in men with infertility, but no impact on other reproductive hormones.

30 Sep 2024

NIH grant supports research on cognitive decline in individuals with Lewy body diseases

Penn Medicine researchers will advance their understanding of the underlying causes of cognitive decline in individuals with Lewy body diseases, like Parkinson's, and identify biomarkers that predict which individuals are more likely to develop dementia with a $18 million grant from the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging.

30 Sep 2024