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New technology uses gold nanorods to sterilize surgical implants

In the fight against antibiotic resistance, a new technology developed at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, can be of great importance when, for example, hip and knee implants are surgically inserted.

29 Oct 2024

Ratiometric fluorescent probes for measuring active albumin in liver disease patients

Albumin is a major prognostic factor for patients with advanced liver disease, dependent on its concentration and biological activity.

29 Oct 2024

Discovering how cells reorganize during division

A living cell is a bustling metropolis, with countless molecules and proteins navigating crowded spaces in every direction.

29 Oct 2024

Tiny particles deliver combined heat and chemotherapy to tumors

Patients with late-stage cancer often have to endure multiple rounds of different types of treatment, which can cause unwanted side effects and may not always help.

29 Oct 2024

African production of mpox vaccines could secure the continent’s health

As Africa grapples with multiple outbreaks of mpox, public health leaders say locally produced vaccines are vital to end donation dependence and secure the continent's health.

29 Oct 2024

Shaping the Future of Neuroscience: A Conversation with Atlas Antibodies on the MolBoolean™ and the Impact of SfN 2024

In this interview, conducted at SfN 2024 in Chicago, News Medical speaks with Joel Svensson and Carolyn Marks of Atlas Antibodies, about their new launch, the MolBoolean™, as well as how conferences like SfN are helping shape the future of neuroscience research.

From Atlas Antibodies AB 29 Oct 2024

How the Arts Reshape Brain Function: Susan Magsamen on the Future of Neuroaesthetics

The intersection of arts and neuroscience reveals transformative effects on health and learning, as discussed by Susan Magsamen in her neuroaesthetics research.

29 Oct 2024

Research uncovers intrinsic factors influencing CAR-T cell success

Researchers from the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute have found that the efficacy of varni-cel, a CAR-T infusion product for B-ALL patients, is highly dependent on intrinsic features of the CAR-T cells themselves and their progression within the patient.

29 Oct 2024

Innovative method promises quick cancer diagnosis using ultrathin membranes

There are billions of tiny packets of cellular material called extracellular vesicles (EVs) that are produced by cells and released into each person's blood, saliva, and other bodily fluids.

29 Oct 2024

MGI and OncoDNA join forces to offer laboratories a streamlined NGS workflow for implementing Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP) OncoDEEP® Kit in clinical practice

MGI (MGI Tech Co., Ltd. or its subsidiaries, together referred to MGI), a company committed to building core tools and technologies that drive innovation in life science, today announced the collaboration with OncoDNA, a genomic and theranostic company specializing in precision medicine for the treatment of cancer and genetic diseases.

From MGI 29 Oct 2024

My personal journey with breast cancer and exploring spatial transcriptomics

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From MGI 29 Oct 2024

Space-based research uncovers key to cancer cell survival

In October, we think pink, and for a good reason - one out of every eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, and each year, 2 million women are given this frightening diagnosis. Biotechnology startup MicroQuin leveraged the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory to grow 3D breast and prostate cancer cell cultures to learn more about how these cancers develop and grow.

29 Oct 2024

Scientists discover novel compound to combat age-related blindness

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Christopher Cioffi, Ph.D., Thomas and Constance D'Ambra Professor in Organic Chemistry, has been collaborating with Konstantin Petrukhin, Ph.D., Professor of Ophthalmic Science at Colombia University, to develop compounds to treat dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt disease - both blindness-causing diseases.

28 Oct 2024

Prenatal cannabis exposure linked to poorer child development

As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers at Nationwide Children's Hospital have new findings to add to the existing evidence that cannabis exposure before birth can negatively impact children.

28 Oct 2024

New imaging technique revolutionizes microplastics detection in biological samples

Microplastics, pervasive in both terrestrial and aquatic environments, have been found in diverse organisms, from fish and plants to humans.

28 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover key mechanisms of CRISPR gene editing

CRISPR/Cas9 is a gene editing tool that has revolutionized biomedical research and led to the first FDA-approved CRISPR-based gene therapy.

28 Oct 2024

New research unveils mechanism behind deadly neuroendocrine prostate cancer

A leading scientist whose discoveries about prostate cancer led to lifesaving treatments is now shedding light on an emerging and deadlier form of the disease: neuroendocrine prostate cancer (NEPC).

28 Oct 2024

Genomic technology used to improve understanding of Marjolin's ulcer

Researchers utilized specialized genomic technology at the University of Calgary to enhance our understanding of Marjolin's ulcer (MU), a rare, highly aggressive skin cancer that affects chronic wounds that can often arise from established scars like those caused by severe burns.

28 Oct 2024

Overcoming challenges in noninvasive diabetes management through wearable devices

Diabetes is an increasingly pervasive disease, currently affecting over 500 million adults worldwide. Since there is as yet no cure for type 1 or type 2 diabetes, patients must regularly monitor their BGLs to keep them in check.

28 Oct 2024

New model sheds light on the genetic roots of polygenic diseases

Many statistical models and algorithms used by scientists can be imagined as a "black box." These models are powerful tools that give accurate predictions, but their internal workings are not easily interpretable or understood.

28 Oct 2024