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Phase 1 trial examines safety and feasibility of stem cell treatment for Parkinson's

A recently launched Phase 1 clinical trial at Mass General Brigham is examining the safety and feasibility of a groundbreaking treatment approach for Parkinson's disease in which a patient's stem cells are reprogrammed to replace dopamine cells in the brain damaged by the disease.

6 Mar 2025

WHO names Delft University of Technology as collaborating center for AI in health governance

The World Health Organization (WHO) today designated the Digital Ethics Centre at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands as a WHO Collaborating Centre on artificial intelligence (AI) for health governance.

6 Mar 2025

Vaping might cut cigarettes, but won't help smokers quit nicotine for good

A large US study finds daily vaping doesn't boost long-term smoking cessation, and non-daily vaping actively reduces quit rates. E-cigarettes may prolong nicotine dependence rather than aiding smokers to quit.

6 Mar 2025

Want stable blood sugar? Go to bed earlier and sleep longer, study reveals

Researchers using continuous glucose monitoring uncover how your bedtime habits and sleep length directly affect your blood sugar stability—highlighting sleep as a powerful tool in managing diabetes risk and metabolic wellness.

6 Mar 2025

Researchers identify unique enzyme that targets prebiotic glycans

Carbohydrate chains, or glycans, are complex sugar-like compounds that play important roles in various biological processes and structures in our bodies.

6 Mar 2025

Circadian clocks influence muscle recovery

The body's internal clock doesn't just dictate when we sleep - it also determines how quickly our muscles heal.

6 Mar 2025

Study finds Pacific children struggling with micronutrient intake and obesity

Children ages two to eight years across 11 Pacific jurisdictions (Alaska, American Samoa, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawai'i, Marshall Islands, and Palau) are not meeting daily recommended intakes for key micronutrients, either consuming too much or too little.

6 Mar 2025

Researchers develop magnetic nanoparticles for precise cancer treatment

Traditionally, radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery have been the most common ways to remove and destroy malignant cells.

6 Mar 2025

St. Jude researchers improve brain disease diagnosis with PET imaging and ALS drug

Positron emission tomography (PET) is a nuclear imaging technique used to diagnose conditions such as cancer. An innovative advance from scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is enhancing the technique's ability to check for signs of neurological disease.

6 Mar 2025

Scientists uncover structure of key enzyme to block cancer cell energy supply

Cancer cells have an insatiable appetite for energy as they multiply more rapidly than normal cells. Greedy cancer cells hijack various cellular functions to find and exploit energy and other resources, including a group of enzymes that help normal cells maintain a balance of energy.

6 Mar 2025

TUM scientists develop new protein purification method using UV light

Proteins play a key role in the life sciences - from basic research and biotechnological applications to the development and manufacturing of pharmaceuticals.

5 Mar 2025

Targeted nanoparticles show promise in preventing pancreatic cancer spread to the liver

Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most challenging tumors to treat, partly because it is often discovered at advanced stages when the disease has already spread, or metastasized.

5 Mar 2025

Insights into mechanosensitive aGPCRs and their role in biological processes and disease

This newly published analysis in Genes & Diseases sheds light on the crucial role of mechanosensitive adhesion G protein-coupled receptors (aGPCRs) in regulating biological processes and their implications in various diseases.

5 Mar 2025

Study sheds light on the role of fibro-adipogenic progenitors in muscle regeneration and degeneration

A recent study has shed new light on the role of fibro-adipogenic progenitors (FAPs) in muscle regeneration, fibrosis, and degeneration.

5 Mar 2025

Understanding the role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors in substance-use disorders

A recent study published in Engineering delves into the complex mechanisms of drug addiction, highlighting the crucial role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs).

5 Mar 2025

Exploring the relationship between non-coding RNAs and oxidative stress in cancer progression

A new review article published in Genes & Diseases explores the intricate relationship between non-coding RNAs and oxidative stress in cancer progression shedding new light on the mechanisms that drive tumor development.

5 Mar 2025

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Rarity Bioscience AB Partnership Brings Molecular Research to Flow Cytometry

Innovative superRCA technology from Rarity Bioscience AB enhances flow cytometry, expanding oncology research possibilities and improving mutation detection.

From Beckman Coulter Life Sciences - Flow Cytometry 5 Mar 2025

KAIST team develops framework for AI-based wearable blood pressure sensors

A KAIST research team led by Professor Keon Jae Lee has proposed an innovative theoretical framework and research strategies for AI-based wearable blood pressure sensors, paving the way for continuous and non-invasive cardiovascular monitoring.

5 Mar 2025

Daily mango consumption may improve insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults

New research has uncovered a potential gamechanger for improving cardiometabolic health: fresh mangos.

5 Mar 2025

Childhood adversity timing associated with resilience to anxiety later in life

Research has shown that young people who face adversity such as traumatic or stressful events during brain development are 40% more likely to develop anxiety disorders by adulthood.

5 Mar 2025

Technology News and Research

Phase 1 trial examines safety and feasibility of stem cell treatment for Parkinson's

WHO names Delft University of Technology as collaborating center for AI in health governance

Vaping might cut cigarettes, but won't help smokers quit nicotine for good

Want stable blood sugar? Go to bed earlier and sleep longer, study reveals

Researchers identify unique enzyme that targets prebiotic glycans

Circadian clocks influence muscle recovery

Study finds Pacific children struggling with micronutrient intake and obesity

Researchers develop magnetic nanoparticles for precise cancer treatment

St. Jude researchers improve brain disease diagnosis with PET imaging and ALS drug

Scientists uncover structure of key enzyme to block cancer cell energy supply

TUM scientists develop new protein purification method using UV light

Targeted nanoparticles show promise in preventing pancreatic cancer spread to the liver

Insights into mechanosensitive aGPCRs and their role in biological processes and disease

Study sheds light on the role of fibro-adipogenic progenitors in muscle regeneration and degeneration

Understanding the role of astrocytic G protein-coupled receptors in substance-use disorders

Exploring the relationship between non-coding RNAs and oxidative stress in cancer progression

Beckman Coulter Life Sciences and Rarity Bioscience AB Partnership Brings Molecular Research to Flow Cytometry

KAIST team develops framework for AI-based wearable blood pressure sensors

Daily mango consumption may improve insulin sensitivity in overweight or obese adults

Childhood adversity timing associated with resilience to anxiety later in life

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