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Skin biomarkers may offer noninvasive diagnosis for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis

A groundbreaking study led by National Jewish Health researchers suggests that the skin may serve as a potential biomarker for a chronic allergic disease of the esophagus called eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in children.

6 Jun 2025

New anti-aging compounds found hidden beneath the skin

People go to great lengths to maintain youthful-looking skin with masks, creams and serums. Now, researchers have discovered compounds with anti-aging properties hidden beneath our own skin.

5 Jun 2025

Key proteins and pathways drive the success of CAR-T cell therapy

A study conducted by researchers at the Center for Cell-Based Therapy (CTC) highlights key proteins and signaling pathways involved in the efficacy of immunotherapy based on CAR-T cells (lymphocytes modified in the laboratory to fight cancer).

4 Jun 2025

Mouse study reveals harmful effects of polystyrene nanoplastics in food and beverages

Results from a new animal study suggest that microscopic plastic particles found in food and beverages may affect glucose metabolism and harm organs such as the liver.

1 Jun 2025

What drives insulin resistance? Proteomics reveals key pathways in human skeletal muscle

Identifying proteomic signatures of insulin resistance in fasting muscle offers insights for personalized type 2 diabetes therapies based on molecular profiles.

30 May 2025

New analytical method enhances safety evaluation of metal-based nanomedicines

Nanomedicines, especially those based on nanoparticles, are revolutionizing healthcare in terms of both diagnostics and therapeutics.

29 May 2025

Fact: You could be inhaling nearly 70,000 plastic particles annually, here's what it means for your health

Airborne microplastics and nanoplastics are increasingly detected in urban environments, with evidence linking inhalation exposure to inflammation, cardiovascular risks, and other health concerns. Researchers highlight urgent needs for improved detection, targeted mitigation strategies, and coordinated global policies to address this emerging threat.

28 May 2025

Study sheds light on the link between gut microbiota, isoflavones, and geniposide hepatotoxicity

A recent study published in Engineering has shed light on the relationship between gut microbiota, isoflavones, and geniposide hepatotoxicity.

26 May 2025

New cryogenic mass spectrometry approach reveals inner structure of lipid nanoparticles

Scientists have developed a method for analysing the structure of lipid nanoparticles that could be used to improve vaccine and drug delivery, targeting a wide range of health issues.

23 May 2025

Scientists discover natural compounds that tame chili pepper heat

If you've ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an "anti-spice" condiment for food that's too fiery to eat.

22 May 2025

Blood and urine tests reveal how much ultra-processed food you really eat, study finds

Researchers developed and validated blood and urine metabolite scores that objectively measure ultra-processed food (UPF) intake in adults. These biomarker profiles accurately distinguished between high- and low-UPF diets and may transform nutrition research and public health monitoring.

21 May 2025

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

In this interview, NewsMedical speaks with Quanterix about blood spot testing for neurological applications.

From Quanterix 21 May 2025

Black tea kombucha reduces harmful gut microbes linked to obesity

Regular consumption of black tea kombucha for eight weeks beneficially shifted gut microbiota composition in both normal-weight and obese adults.

14 May 2025

New technology maps molecules within single cells to uncover disease mechanisms

Tissues consist of a heterogenous mixture of different cell types, complicating our understanding of their biological functions and studies of disease.

14 May 2025

New glycopeptide antibiotic discovered to combat resistant bacteria

An international team of researchers, led by the University of Vienna and the Helmholtz Institute for Pharmaceutical Research Saarland, has discovered saarvienin A, a new type of glycopeptide antibiotic.

14 May 2025

New immunotherapy target found in pancreatic cancer cells

Researchers from MIT and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have discovered that a class of peptides expressed in pancreatic cancer cells could be a promising target for T-cell therapies and other approaches that attack pancreatic tumors.

8 May 2025

New workflow enhances detection of low-abundant glycoproteins in blood plasma

A recent study published in Engineering presents a novel approach to analyzing the low-abundant N-glycoproteome in human blood plasma (HBP), which could significantly advance the discovery of plasma biomarkers.

8 May 2025

Scientists build world's most accessible gut bacteria collection to unlock health and disease clues

Researchers have developed the Human Intestinal Bacteria Collection (HiBC), comprising 340 gut bacterial strains from 198 species, including 29 newly described taxa, made publicly available for functional microbiome research.

7 May 2025

Innovative technology instantly spots street drugs

A portable device that can instantly detect dangerous street drugs at extremely low concentrations has been developed at the University of Bath in the UK.

7 May 2025

How urine caffeine levels may help detect diabetic eye damage early

Researchers found that higher urinary levels of caffeine and specific metabolites, especially in men, were significantly associated with diabetic retinopathy risk. The cross-sectional study used NHANES 2009–2014 data and highlights potential biomarkers for early detection in diabetic populations.

7 May 2025

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Skin biomarkers may offer noninvasive diagnosis for pediatric eosinophilic esophagitis

New anti-aging compounds found hidden beneath the skin

Key proteins and pathways drive the success of CAR-T cell therapy

Mouse study reveals harmful effects of polystyrene nanoplastics in food and beverages

What drives insulin resistance? Proteomics reveals key pathways in human skeletal muscle

New analytical method enhances safety evaluation of metal-based nanomedicines

Fact: You could be inhaling nearly 70,000 plastic particles annually, here's what it means for your health

Study sheds light on the link between gut microbiota, isoflavones, and geniposide hepatotoxicity

New cryogenic mass spectrometry approach reveals inner structure of lipid nanoparticles

Scientists discover natural compounds that tame chili pepper heat

Blood and urine tests reveal how much ultra-processed food you really eat, study finds

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Black tea kombucha reduces harmful gut microbes linked to obesity

New technology maps molecules within single cells to uncover disease mechanisms

New glycopeptide antibiotic discovered to combat resistant bacteria

New immunotherapy target found in pancreatic cancer cells

New workflow enhances detection of low-abundant glycoproteins in blood plasma

Scientists build world's most accessible gut bacteria collection to unlock health and disease clues

Innovative technology instantly spots street drugs

How urine caffeine levels may help detect diabetic eye damage early

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