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New technique used to conduct real-time measurement of boron in live tumor cells

A new technique has measured boron in individual cancer cells for the first time, enabling researchers to better understand how drugs act to kill tumors in some cancers.

10 Sep 2025

Sapio Sciences and Ultima Genomics partner to advance multi-omics research

Sapio Sciences, the science-aware™ lab informatics platform, today announced a strategic partnership with Ultima Genomics.

From Sapio Sciences 10 Sep 2025

Bee-sting inspired microneedle patches offer pain-free drug delivery

Neurological diseases affect millions worldwide, and the need for long-term patient-friendly treatments has never been greater.

10 Sep 2025

Bottlebrush particles deliver large range of chemotherapy drugs directly to tumor cells

Using tiny particles shaped like bottlebrushes, MIT chemists have found a way to deliver a large range of chemotherapy drugs directly to tumor cells.

10 Sep 2025

Johns Hopkins team develops urine-based test for prostate cancer detection

Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital and four other institutions have devised a novel method to test for prostate cancer using biomarkers present in urine, funded in part by the National Institutes of Health.

9 Sep 2025

Special MRI technique predicts onset of mild cognitive impairment and cognitive decline

A special MRI technique that detects iron levels in different regions of the brain can predict the onset of mild cognitive impairment and cognitive decline in cognitively unimpaired older adults, potentially creating a pathway to earlier interventions, according to a study published today in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

9 Sep 2025

Electronic nose technology aims to transform food safety

The presence of a strong, unpleasant odor in food is an indication that bacteria has contaminated the food past the point of human consumption. However, oftentimes pathogens such as salmonella and E. coli are difficult to detect.

9 Sep 2025

Changing indoor environments could improve sleep for people living with dementia

Implementing changes to indoor environments, such as cooler bedrooms at night and increasing the amount of bright light during the day, could significantly improve sleep for people living with dementia, according to a study led by the University of Surrey.

9 Sep 2025

Amino acid homocysteine plays a key role in aortic stiffening

In addition to cholesterol, the amino acid homocysteine also plays a role in aortic stiffening. Researchers from Graz University of Technology, the University of Graz and the Medical University of Graz were able to prove this in a new study.

9 Sep 2025

Biofeedback improves speech in children at a faster rate than traditional methods

Run. Red. World. Pronouncing the "r" sound in these words requires precise control of the tongue. For most children, this happens naturally, but many children struggle with residual speech sound disorder (RSSD) in which speech errors persist past the age of eight.

9 Sep 2025

Abselion launches AAVX and AAV9 Total Capsid Quantification Kits

Abselion, a pioneering life sciences technology company focused on simplifying biomolecule quantification, has expanded its product offering, with the launch of the AAVX Total Capsid Quantification Kit and the AAV9 Total Capsid Quantification Kit.

9 Sep 2025

'Resistin like molecule gamma' punches holes into heart cells after myocardial infarction

Nina Kumowski, MD, of the Department of Radiology and Center for Systems Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the lead author and Matthias Nahrendorf, MD, PhD of the Department of Radiology and Center for Systems Biology at MGH, is the senior author of a paper published in Science, "Resistin-like molecule γ attacks cardiomyocyte membranes and promotes ventricular tachycardia."

9 Sep 2025

New technology could make MRI scanners cost-effective and more accessible

Revolutionary new technology could make MRI scanners cost effective, more widely available to local communities and help save lives, thanks to a pioneering collaboration between the University of Sheffield and GE HealthCare.

8 Sep 2025

New hydrogel may help alleviate negative impacts of menopause

A new hydrogel applied directly to vaginal tissues may help alleviate the negative impacts of menopause, according to a new study from scientists at the University of California San Diego.

8 Sep 2025

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

In the UK there are more than 40,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) annually, but fewer than 10% of people survive.

8 Sep 2025

Study validates deep learning model for predicting future lung cancer risk in Black population

A new study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2025 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC) validates the use of Sybil, a deep learning artificial intelligence model, for predicting future lung cancer risk in a predominantly Black population.

8 Sep 2025

Cornell researchers develop device to simplify fertility treatment

In the quest to address infertility, Cornell University researchers have developed a groundbreaking device that could simplify and automate oocyte cumulus removal, a critical step in assisted reproductive technologies.

5 Sep 2025

Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions

An ultrasound device that can precisely stimulate areas deep in the brain without surgery has been developed by researchers from UCL and the University of Oxford, opening up new possibilities for neurological research and treatment of disorders such as Parkinson's disease.

5 Sep 2025

Targeting metabolic reprogramming to overcome immune suppression in head and neck cancer

Head and neck cancer remains a major global health challenge, ranking among the six most common cancers worldwide and claiming hundreds of thousands of lives each year.

5 Sep 2025

Natural medicines as emerging tools to target the tumor vascular microenvironment

Recent advances in cancer treatment highlight the potential of natural medicines to target the tumor vascular microenvironment, offering a novel strategy to inhibit tumor growth and metastasis.

5 Sep 2025

Technology News and Research

New technique used to conduct real-time measurement of boron in live tumor cells

Sapio Sciences and Ultima Genomics partner to advance multi-omics research

Bee-sting inspired microneedle patches offer pain-free drug delivery

Bottlebrush particles deliver large range of chemotherapy drugs directly to tumor cells

Johns Hopkins team develops urine-based test for prostate cancer detection

Special MRI technique predicts onset of mild cognitive impairment and cognitive decline

Electronic nose technology aims to transform food safety

Changing indoor environments could improve sleep for people living with dementia

Amino acid homocysteine plays a key role in aortic stiffening

Biofeedback improves speech in children at a faster rate than traditional methods

Abselion launches AAVX and AAV9 Total Capsid Quantification Kits

'Resistin like molecule gamma' punches holes into heart cells after myocardial infarction

New technology could make MRI scanners cost-effective and more accessible

New hydrogel may help alleviate negative impacts of menopause

Study tests the feasibility of drone-delivered AEDs for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest

Study validates deep learning model for predicting future lung cancer risk in Black population

Cornell researchers develop device to simplify fertility treatment

Ultrasound device enables precise non-invasive stimulation of deep brain regions

Targeting metabolic reprogramming to overcome immune suppression in head and neck cancer

Natural medicines as emerging tools to target the tumor vascular microenvironment

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