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CRISPR technologies paving the way for advances in regenerative medicine

A recent review published in the journal Engineering delves into the significant advancements and potential of CRISPR technologies in the field of regenerative medicine.

13 Mar 2025

Gut microbiota impacts pneumococcal vaccine response in immunodeficient individuals

Gut microbiota may be the key factor explaining why certain individuals do not respond well to the pneumococcal vaccine-a bacterium that can cause various diseases, such as pneumonia.

13 Mar 2025

Impact of excessive alcohol consumption on digestive health

Excessive alcohol consumption is a significant public health concern, responsible for approximately 6% of all deaths and contributing to 5.1% of the global disease burden.

12 Mar 2025

Study reveals key insights for preventing cytomegalovirus spread to fetuses

A new Weill Cornell Medicine and Oregon Health & Science University co-authored study provides critical insight for the development of a vaccine that can more effectively block the spread of cytomegalovirus, or CMV, across the placenta to babies before they are born.

12 Mar 2025

Developing heart cells use "speed dating" to find the right match

In developing hearts, cells shuffle around, bumping into each other to find their place, and the stakes are high: pairing with the wrong cell could mean the difference between a beating heart and one that falters.

12 Mar 2025

New tissue engineering strategies for spinal cord injury repair

A recent study published in the journal Engineering delves into the application of tissue engineering in spinal cord injury (SCI) repair, presenting a comprehensive review of the latest research and potential treatment strategies.

12 Mar 2025

How eating more calories helps lower asthma risk in children - but only up to a point

Children and adolescents in the U.S. who consume higher amounts of dietary energy have a lower risk of asthma, but this protective effect stops beyond 56.442 kcal per kilogram of body weight per day. The study found an L-shaped relationship, suggesting that insufficient energy intake may heighten asthma risk.

12 Mar 2025

Apple peels beat some diabetes drugs at blocking blood sugar spikes

Researchers found that apple peels from local and commercial varieties are rich in phenolic compounds with antioxidant and antidiabetic properties. The local cultivar Amarilla de Octubre showed the highest bioactivity, suggesting potential for nutraceutical and pharmaceutical applications.

12 Mar 2025

Examining skin cancer risk perceptions and reported sunburns among U.S. adults

Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States and a significant health issue, with millions of non-melanoma cases and tens of thousands of melanomas diagnosed annually. Furthermore, treating skin cancer costs the U.S. approximately $8.9 billion annually.

12 Mar 2025

New treatment option for advanced thymic carcinoma shows promise

Thymic epithelial tumors are a rare group of malignancies originating in the thymus gland, that includes thymoma and thymic carcinoma.

12 Mar 2025

Earlier ACL surgery may reduce risk of knee osteoarthritis

A preclinical study by HSS investigators found that earlier anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction led to lower immune cell activity, less inflammation and fewer joint changes associated with knee osteoarthritis compared to delayed surgery.

12 Mar 2025

Tecovirimat monotherapy found ineffective for treating clade II mpox in NIH-sponsored trial

NIH-sponsored trial data offer further evidence to help inform mpox treatment decisions.

12 Mar 2025

Making Complex Cell Culture Easy and Efficient with AI

Molecular Devices' CellXpress AI streamlines cell culture processes, reducing human error and improving efficiency in drug discovery with advanced automation.

From Molecular Devices UK Ltd 12 Mar 2025

Updates on influenza vaccine strain recommended by WHO (2025-2026 northern hemisphere)

To maintain vaccine efficacy, WHO regularly updates influenza vaccine strains based on global epidemiological, virological, and serological analyses.

From Sino Biological Inc. 12 Mar 2025

New biodegradable adhesive offers safer alternative for knee meniscus repair

Prof. Jia-Lin Wu's research team from Taipei Medical University, Taiwan, has developed an advanced biodegradable tissue adhesive to repair torn knee menisci.

12 Mar 2025

Shift Biosciences announces key appointments to advance rejuvenation therapeutics pipeline

Shift Biosciences, a biotech company using an AI powered virtual cell to fight age-related diseases, today announced the appointments of Jill Reckless, Ph.D, as Translation Advisor and Laurence Reid, Ph.D., as Non-Executive Director. In these roles, Jill and Laurence will guide Shift in building a robust product translation and business development strategy respectively, enabling the Company to capitalize on early momentum and progress its pipeline of novel rejuvenation therapeutics towards clinical development.

12 Mar 2025

Natural ingredient gluconolactone offers hope for targeted lupus therapy

Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues and organs, causing inflammation and damaging organs.

12 Mar 2025

Nutritional interventions may help prevent and treat Buruli ulcer

Nutritional interventions at a community level may be the best way forward to both prevent and treat the "flesh-eating" skin infection Buruli ulcer in the fight against neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), according to a new study from the University of Surrey.

11 Mar 2025

New mobile app aids in rehabilitating hemiparesis following stroke

Brazilian researchers have developed a cell phone application that helps rehabilitate people who have suffered a stroke.

11 Mar 2025

Study identifies genetic changes in blood stem cells of frequent blood donors

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells.

11 Mar 2025