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New 3D body scan method beats traditional imaging for tracking body fat

Researchers developed a new method using 3D body shapes to predict body composition, offering a more accessible alternative to traditional medical imaging. This approach can accurately track fat mass changes over time.

25 Oct 2024

Mini-protein AKY-1189 delivers targeted radiation to tumor cells

Researchers have shown for the first time that it is possible for a specially-designed 'mini-protein' to deliver a radiation dose directly to tumour cells expressing a protein on their cell surfaces called Nectin-4, which is often found in a number of different cancers.

24 Oct 2024

Brain aging may hold the key to predicting Alzheimer’s risk

Research reveals advanced brain aging in older adults correlates with cognitive decline and Alzheimer's risk, highlighting the need for early intervention.

24 Oct 2024

Secure computing enables collaborative cancer research

The research project Federated Secure Computing, funded by the Stifterverband, handles cancer patient data analysis in the European health data space across national borders without sharing any actual data, utilizing the modern cryptographic method - secure multiparty computation. The European research team includes scientists from LMU Munich, Germany, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, Italy, and cryptography experts from Cybernetica, Estonia.

24 Oct 2024

New antibody platform targets evolving viruses

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with colleagues in the field, have developed an innovative antibody platform aimed at tackling one of the greatest challenges in treating rapidly evolving viruses like SARS-CoV-2: their ability to mutate and evade existing vaccines and therapies.

23 Oct 2024

3D-printed model created to mimic cancer metastasis

Scientists have created a 3D-printed model to mimic the specific conditions that spur the spread of cancer cells.

23 Oct 2024

Urine RNA analysis shows promise for detecting genitourinary diseases

Early detection is critical when it comes to curing diseases like cancer, but not everyone has easy access to screening tools.

23 Oct 2024

Cannabis use linked to thinning cerebral cortex in adolescents

Cannabis use may lead to thinning of the cerebral cortex in adolescents according to a recent study led by Graciela Pineyro and Tomas Paus, researchers at CHU Sainte-Justine and professors at the Université de Montréal Faculty of Medicine.

23 Oct 2024

Can you rely on your mammogram to identify heart disease risk?

When people check in for their annual mammogram these days, some may face a surprising question: In addition to reviewing the mammogram for breast cancer, would the patient like the radiologist to examine the images for heart disease risk?

23 Oct 2024

P-stalk ribosomes identified as key regulators of immune evasion in cancer

Research uncovers how P-stalk ribosomes regulate cytokine responses, driving immune evasion in tumors across multiple cancer types. It offers new insights into post-translational mechanisms influencing immunotherapy success.

23 Oct 2024

MRI can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can spare many patients with rectal cancer from invasive surgery that can carry lifelong side effects, new research indicates.

22 Oct 2024

New insights into how gene transcription influences genome motion

A team of scientists has discovered surprising connections among gene activity, genome packing, and genome-wide motions, revealing aspects of the genome's organization that directly affect gene regulation and expression.

22 Oct 2024

Altered breathing in those without a sense of smell could explain health issues

Research shows individuals with anosmia have altered breathing patterns, linking smell loss to health issues and highlighting olfaction's role in respiration.

22 Oct 2024

Ultra-processed foods linked to liver disease and insulin resistance in obese children

Ultra-processed food consumption in obese adolescents is linked to insulin resistance and liver disease, stressing the need for improved dietary interventions.

22 Oct 2024

AI model analyzes retinal images to detect early Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline

Researchers developed an AI-based deep learning model that uses retinal images to detect early-stage Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment with high accuracy, offering a noninvasive, cost-effective screening tool.

22 Oct 2024

Study reveals mechanism behind fear memory processing

An innovative study, to be published in Nature Communications on October 21, 2024, reveals the mechanism behind two seemingly contradictory effects of fear memories: the inability to forget yet the difficulty to recall.

21 Oct 2024

Researchers identify genetic links to brain volume and disorders

In one of the largest-ever studies of DNA and brain volume, researchers have identified 254 genetic variants that shape key structures in the "deep brain," including those that control memory, motor skills, addictive behaviors and more.

21 Oct 2024

Scientists reveal how miRNAs shape cancer and offer new paths for treatment

Review explores how microRNAs (miRNAs) interact in cancer development, their potential in diagnosis, and innovative therapeutic strategies, including overcoming chemotherapy resistance.

20 Oct 2024

Understanding cardiovascular risks in endometriosis patients

Endometriosis increases the risk of cardiovascular events.

18 Oct 2024

Novel method boosts MSC efficacy for articular cartilage repair

Researchers from the Critical Analytics for Manufacturing Personalized-Medicine (CAMP) Interdisciplinary Research Group (IRG) at Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology (SMART), MIT’s research enterprise in Singapore, alongside collaborators from the National University of Singapore Tissue Engineering Programme (NUSTEP), have developed a novel method to enhance the ability of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) to generate cartilage tissue by adding ascorbic acid (AA) during MSC expansion.

18 Oct 2024