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WIN Consortium revolutionizing precision oncology for cancer patients

A new precision oncology paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 12, 2025, titled "Worldwide Innovative Network (WIN) Consortium in Personalized Cancer Medicine: Bringing next-generation precision oncology to patients."

18 Mar 2025

Breast cancer treatments contribute to aging acceleration in survivors

A new research paper was published by Aging (Aging-US) on March 7, 2025, titled "Accelerated aging associated with cancer characteristics and treatments among breast cancer survivors."

18 Mar 2025

Adding curcumin boosts the efficacy of bedaquiline in combating M. abscessus infections

Mycobacterium abscessus is a fast-growing, pathogenic mycobacteria that can cause lung infections, and people who have respiratory conditions or are immunocompromised face a higher risk. It can also cause skin infections.

18 Mar 2025

People from families with exceptional longevity have lower risk of peripheral artery disease

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 25, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Epidemiology and genetic determination of measures of peripheral vascular health in the Long Life Family Study."

12 Mar 2025

Environmental factors and genes play key role in cancer development

A new editorial was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on March 10, 2025, titled "EXPOSOMES and GENES: The duo influencing CANCER initiation and progression."

11 Mar 2025

Platelet-rich plasma may enhance ovarian rejuvenation and improve egg quality in women

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 18, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Transcriptomic landscape of cumulus cells from patients <38 years old with a history of poor ovarian response (POR) treated with platelet-rich plasma (PRP)."

10 Mar 2025

How falling measles vaccination rates put millions of children at risk

Two-dose measles vaccination coverage has fallen by 3.7% globally since 2019, leaving most WHO regions off track to meet Immunization Agenda 2030 targets. The study highlights a worrying rise in zero-dose children, especially in Africa, threatening global herd immunity against measles.

10 Mar 2025

Low semen quality linked to shorter lifespan

Researchers determine how low semen quality may impact mortality risk.

10 Mar 2025

WHO study sheds light on global maternal mortality crisis

Hemorrhage – severe heavy bleeding – and hypertensive disorders like preeclampsia are the leading causes of maternal deaths globally, according to a new study released today by the World Health Organization (WHO).

9 Mar 2025

New biorobotic arm could lead to wearable device for tremor patients

It is estimated that around 80 million people worldwide live with a tremor. For example, those who live with Parkinson's disease.

6 Mar 2025

How tobacco and cannabis affect male fertility and genetic integrity

A study reveals cannabis and tobacco use harm sperm quality and DNA integrity, with cannabis causing greater damage, raising concerns for reproductive health.

6 Mar 2025

Oxytocin’s new role in delaying embryo development revealed

Oxytocin, a hormone already known for its role in childbirth, milk release, and mother-infant bonding, may have a newfound purpose in mammalian reproduction.

5 Mar 2025

Study links environmental chemical exposures to faster biological aging

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on February 11, 2025, Volume 17, Issue 2, titled "Exposome-wide association study of environmental chemical exposures and epigenetic aging in the national health and nutrition examination survey."

5 Mar 2025

Rising temperatures linked to population declines in species

Researchers at Rice University have uncovered a critical link between rising temperatures and declines in a species' population, shedding new light on how global warming threatens natural ecosystems.

4 Mar 2025

Semen quality linked to longevity in men

Men's semen quality is associated with how long they live according to a study of nearly 80,000 men, which is published today (Wednesday) in Human Reproduction, one of the world's leading reproductive medicine journals.

4 Mar 2025

Engineered TIMPs show promise in fighting glioblastoma invasion

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on February 28, 2025, titled "Effect of TIMPs and their minimally engineered variants in blocking invasion and migration of brain cancer cells."

3 Mar 2025

New three-organ system offers an animal-free alternative for pharmacokinetics research

Innovative organ-on-chip specialist Dynamic42 and ESQlabs, experts in digital life sciences solutions, have successfully developed a three-organ system, in close collaboration with Consumer Health Division of Bayer, and the Placenta Lab at Jena University Hospital.

2 Mar 2025

Discovery of stable genes offers insights into aging and longevity

A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on January 27, 2025, in Volume 17, Issue 1, titled "Age-invariant genes: multi-tissue identification and characterization of murine reference genes."

26 Feb 2025

Using bioengineered materials to treat chemotherapy-induced oral lesions

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on February 18, 2025, titled "Leukopenia, weight loss and oral mucositis induced by 5-Fluorouracil in hamsters' model: A regenerative approach using electrospun poly(Lactic-co-Glycolic Acid) membrane."

25 Feb 2025

Venom is everywhere: Study examines hidden toxin delivery systems across life forms

Forget snakes and spiders—a new review details venomous plants, fungi, and even bacteria, proving that nature's deadliest secret weapon is more widespread than we ever imagined.

23 Feb 2025