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Small peptide produced by gut bacteria identified as key factor in kidney fibrosis

A molecule made by bacteria in the gut can hitch a ride to the kidneys, where it sets off a chain reaction of inflammation, scarring and fibrosis - a serious complication of diabetes and a leading cause of kidney failure - according to a new study from researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Mie University in Japan.

25 Aug 2025

Engineering digital twins to transform diagnosis and treatment for GI disorders

For many people, gastrointestinal (GI) disorders are chronic and life-altering conditions. Yet despite their prevalence, doctors are often challenged by patients experiencing persistent symptoms with no way to accurately identify and diagnose diseases.

25 Aug 2025

Study identifies key metric for safe blood brain barrier opening in glioblastoma patients

Researchers found that acoustic emission dose-an acoustic signal from microbubbles-could predict how to adjust ultrasound power and open the blood brain barrier for delivering drugs in patients with glioblastoma.

25 Aug 2025

History of traumatic brain injury tied to greater chance of malignant brain tumors

New research led by investigators at Mass General Brigham suggests a link between a history of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and risk of developing a malignant brain tumor.

25 Aug 2025

New insights into bone remodeling process in orthodontic tooth movement under hypoxia

Sustained hypoxia affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by altering osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation, report researchers from Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan.

25 Aug 2025

Innovative cryo-microscopy offers precise views of rapid cell activity

Optical microscopy is a key technique for understanding dynamic biological processes in cells, but observing these high-speed cellular dynamics accurately, at high spatial resolution, has long been a formidable task.

25 Aug 2025

How leadership drives inspection readiness from the top down

Discover how proactive leadership sets the tone for inspection readiness across all levels of an organization.

From DSI, a PLG Company 25 Aug 2025

New molecular mechanism offers hope for treating depression in the elderly

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses worldwide, but its molecular causes have still not been clearly identified.

25 Aug 2025

iconPCR™: Powering the next wave of metagenomics and microbiome discovery

The landscape of metagenomics and microbiome research is evolving at breakneck speed. As sequencing technologies improve and the demand for high-resolution, bias-free microbial data grows, the bottleneck is shifting from sequencing itself to the quality of upstream sample preparation.

From n6 23 Aug 2025

n6™ announces strategic partnership with SeqCenter to deliver unmatched data quality in metagenomics

n6 is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SeqCenter, who is launching a groundbreaking full-length 16S sequencing service at FEMS Micro.

From n6 23 Aug 2025

n6 expands European presence to empower scientists and simplify NGS workflows

n6, the award-winning innovator in next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflow solutions, is proud to announce a major expansion of its European enablement efforts.

From n6 23 Aug 2025

SOX2 drives progression and therapy resistance in advanced prostate cancer

Prostate cancer remains a global health challenge, ranking as the second most common malignancy among men.

22 Aug 2025

ATOX1 drives hepatocellular carcinoma progression through c-Myb and PI3K/AKT activation

Despite advancements in diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality.

22 Aug 2025

How generative AI scribes are reducing physician burnout

A new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers reveals that ambient documentation technologies – generative artificial intelligence scribes that record patient visits and draft clinical notes for physician review before incorporating them into electronic health records – led to significant reductions in physician burnout.

22 Aug 2025

Data-driven approach improves speed and consistency of prosthetic leg fitting

Researchers have developed a new, data-driven way of fitting prosthetic legs which could lead to better fitting prosthetics, in less time and at a lower cost.

22 Aug 2025

The HBsAg/HBV DNA ratio's potential for predicting disease progression

Patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in the immune-tolerant phase may still experience hepatic inflammation and disease progression, and could benefit from early antiviral treatment.

22 Aug 2025

Edible microbeads trap fat to support weight loss

Weight-loss interventions, including gastric bypass surgery and drugs that prevent dietary fat absorption, can be invasive or have negative side effects.

21 Aug 2025

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Happy 60th, Medicare and Medicaid!

On July 30, 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed landmark legislation creating Medicare and Medicaid. Sixty years later, the programs represent a fifth of the federal budget and provide coverage to nearly 1 in 4 Americans.

21 Aug 2025

COVID-19 vaccine successes boosted hesitancy - can trust and equity restore immunization?

Researchers show that countries with higher initial COVID-19 vaccine acceptance also achieved stronger booster uptake, but trust and access remain decisive. The commentary warns that vaccine successes also fueled hesitancy, demanding structural reforms, clear communication, and proactive strategies to protect immunization.

21 Aug 2025

Single-cell proteomic analysis uncovers hidden layers of blood cell formation

In the past decade there has been significant interest in studying the expression of our genetic code down to the level of single cells, to identify the functions and activities of any cell through the course of health or disease.

21 Aug 2025

Technology News and Research

Small peptide produced by gut bacteria identified as key factor in kidney fibrosis

Engineering digital twins to transform diagnosis and treatment for GI disorders

Study identifies key metric for safe blood brain barrier opening in glioblastoma patients

History of traumatic brain injury tied to greater chance of malignant brain tumors

New insights into bone remodeling process in orthodontic tooth movement under hypoxia

Innovative cryo-microscopy offers precise views of rapid cell activity

How leadership drives inspection readiness from the top down

New molecular mechanism offers hope for treating depression in the elderly

iconPCR™: Powering the next wave of metagenomics and microbiome discovery

n6™ announces strategic partnership with SeqCenter to deliver unmatched data quality in metagenomics

n6 expands European presence to empower scientists and simplify NGS workflows

SOX2 drives progression and therapy resistance in advanced prostate cancer

ATOX1 drives hepatocellular carcinoma progression through c-Myb and PI3K/AKT activation

How generative AI scribes are reducing physician burnout

Data-driven approach improves speed and consistency of prosthetic leg fitting

The HBsAg/HBV DNA ratio's potential for predicting disease progression

Edible microbeads trap fat to support weight loss

KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Happy 60th, Medicare and Medicaid!

COVID-19 vaccine successes boosted hesitancy - can trust and equity restore immunization?

Single-cell proteomic analysis uncovers hidden layers of blood cell formation

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