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Gamma knife radiosurgery shows high tumor control in brain metastases from ovarian cancer

Brain metastases from ovarian cancer (BMFOC) are rare but associated with poor prognosis. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of Gamma Knife stereotactic radiosurgery (GKSRS) in managing patients with BMFOC.

8 Jul 2025

Multi-contaminant water treatment could prevent tens of thousands of cancer cases

Drinking water treatment that pursues a multi-contaminant approach, tackling several pollutants at once, could prevent more than 50,000 lifetime cancer cases in the U.S., finds a new peer-reviewed study by the Environmental Working Group.

8 Jul 2025

Vanderbilt and Parse Biosciences team up to develop antibody treatments for measles

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Parse Biosciences, an innovator in single-cell sequencing, are collaborating on a new treatment to help unvaccinated measles victims, as the U.S. measles outbreak has now reached its highest case count in 30 years.

8 Jul 2025

Study reveals altered gut microbiota profiles in elderly patients with acute hepatitis E

Gut dysbiosis has been reported in severe liver diseases. However, information on the impact of hepatitis E virus infection on the gut microbiota, and the association between enteric microbiota disturbances and acute hepatitis E (AHE), is limited, particularly in elderly patients with AHE (AHE-elderly).

8 Jul 2025

Understanding the human brain architecture through gene coexpression analysis

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Interview published in Brain Medicine, Dr. Michael C. Oldham shares his unconventional journey from advertising executive to computational neuroscientist and his groundbreaking contributions to understanding the human brain's cellular and molecular architecture through gene coexpression analysis.

8 Jul 2025

Oral lysozyme can restore healthy gut balance and reverse signs of vascular aging

A study reveals that lysozyme (LYZ) plays a pivotal role in age-related blood vessel inflammation by influencing gut bacteria.

8 Jul 2025

New RNA-based liquid biopsy detects early colorectal cancer with high accuracy

Liquid biopsies are tests that detect signs of cancer through a simple blood draw. Unlike traditional biopsies, which require removing a piece of tissue, a liquid biopsy typically looks for mutations or modification changes in fragments of DNA from cancer cells circulating in the blood.

8 Jul 2025

New funding brings personalized CRISPR cures closer to children with rare diseases

Personalized CRISPR cures for children born with rare genetic diseases are now a step closer to being more widely available.

8 Jul 2025

KAIST scientists develop tool to fight drug resistance in cancer

One of the biggest obstacles in cancer treatment is drug resistance in cancer cells. Conventional efforts have focused on identifying new drug targets to eliminate these resistant cells, but such approaches can often lead to even stronger resistance.

8 Jul 2025

Tiny nanobody shows big promise in fighting Nipah and Hendra viruses

Researchers have discovered a strategy to neutralize two highly lethal viruses for which there is currently no approved vaccine or cure.

8 Jul 2025

Research reveals alarming rates of abuse in home-based dementia care

In a recent doctoral thesis from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), more than 500 caregivers describe the extent to which they have subjected elderly people with dementia living at home to violence, abuse and neglect.

8 Jul 2025

AI-enabled piezoelectric wearable device offers accurate and low-cost joint health tracking

In the pursuit of more effective and accessible solutions for joint health monitoring, researchers are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance the capabilities of wearable devices.

7 Jul 2025

Assisted reproductive technology raises pregnancy risks in women with kidney transplants

Women with kidney transplants who use assisted reproductive technology (ART) to conceive might face higher risks of complications during pregnancy, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

7 Jul 2025

Growing popularity of contact sports raises concern over brain injuries in Africa

Contact sports are becoming increasingly popular in Africa, raising concern about the risk of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

7 Jul 2025

Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics and Therapeutics

In this interview, Professor James J. Collins, founder of the field of Synthetic Biology, discusses his journey to founding the field of synthetic biology and the potential of living diagnostics.

From Pittcon 7 Jul 2025

Intelligent, Scalable, Precise: How n6 Is Transforming NGS Library Prep

In this interview, the team at n6 discusses their groundbreaking iconPCR thermocycler and its impact on laboratory automation, NGS data quality, and real-time control in life sciences.

From n6 7 Jul 2025

Multifunctional nanodisk enables cancer diagnosis, treatment and immune activation

The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Lee Ho Seong) has successfully developed a nanomaterial capable of simultaneously performing cancer diagnosis, treatment, and immune response induction.

7 Jul 2025

Vaping versus smoking’s impact on male fertility

A new study found that male E-cigarette users undergoing IVF had higher sperm motility and lower miscarriage rates compared to conventional smokers. However, E-cigarettes were not shown to be safe and further research is needed before recommending them for fertility.

6 Jul 2025

XPR1 silencing enhances immune response and reduces ovarian tumor growth

A recent study published in Genes & Diseases reveals a novel role of XPR1 in promoting ovarian cancer growth by regulating autophagy and MHC-I expression.

4 Jul 2025

EMP1 identified as key driver of tumor progression in resectable pancreatic cancer

The latest research published in Genes & Diseases unveils groundbreaking insights into the role of the aging process and the associated factor EMP1 in the progression of resectable pancreatic cancer (PC).

4 Jul 2025

Technology News and Research

Gamma knife radiosurgery shows high tumor control in brain metastases from ovarian cancer

Multi-contaminant water treatment could prevent tens of thousands of cancer cases

Vanderbilt and Parse Biosciences team up to develop antibody treatments for measles

Study reveals altered gut microbiota profiles in elderly patients with acute hepatitis E

Understanding the human brain architecture through gene coexpression analysis

Oral lysozyme can restore healthy gut balance and reverse signs of vascular aging

New RNA-based liquid biopsy detects early colorectal cancer with high accuracy

New funding brings personalized CRISPR cures closer to children with rare diseases

KAIST scientists develop tool to fight drug resistance in cancer

Tiny nanobody shows big promise in fighting Nipah and Hendra viruses

Research reveals alarming rates of abuse in home-based dementia care

AI-enabled piezoelectric wearable device offers accurate and low-cost joint health tracking

Assisted reproductive technology raises pregnancy risks in women with kidney transplants

Growing popularity of contact sports raises concern over brain injuries in Africa

Synthetic Biology and the Pursuit of Living Diagnostics and Therapeutics

Intelligent, Scalable, Precise: How n6 Is Transforming NGS Library Prep

Multifunctional nanodisk enables cancer diagnosis, treatment and immune activation

Vaping versus smoking’s impact on male fertility

XPR1 silencing enhances immune response and reduces ovarian tumor growth

EMP1 identified as key driver of tumor progression in resectable pancreatic cancer

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