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Pregnant women face worse care and coverage in abortion ban states

Pregnant women are more often uninsured and have worse access to routine medical care in states that ban (or restrict) abortion care, according to a new study appearing in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, published by Elsevier, from researchers at Harvard Medical School, the City University of New York's Hunter College, and other institutions.

5 Jun 2025

High oleic acid diet could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats

Eating a high-fat diet containing a large amount of oleic acid – a type of fatty acid commonly found in olive oil – could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats, according to a study published in the journal Cell Reports.

5 Jun 2025

Loss of Y chromosome in male immune cells linked to poorer cancer outcomes

A study initiated by a University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center physician-scientist defined for the first time how loss of the Y chromosome in male immune cells negatively affects immune system function, which may explain why loss of Y is associated with lower cancer survival rates.

5 Jun 2025

Study reveals sleep-wake continuum in patients with insomnia disorder

Sleep is essential for healthy functioning. Insomnia disorder is prevalent, affecting around 5 to 10% of the adult population.

5 Jun 2025

Genetic mutation identified as key factor in immunotherapy resistance for melanoma

Tests in 1,225 patients with the most deadly form of skin cancer reveal for the first time a genetic trait among most of those who did not respond to the latest cancer treatments, known as immune checkpoint inhibitors.

5 Jun 2025

New data shows zigakibart sustains proteinuria remission and kidney function in IgA nephropathy

New 100-week data from the ongoing Phase 1/2 study of zigakibart, an investigational anti-APRIL monoclonal antibody, reinforce its potential as a disease-modifying treatment for IgA nephropathy (IgAN).

5 Jun 2025

P2Y12 inhibitors linked to lower rates of cardiovascular events compared to aspirin

Giving a P2Y12 inhibitor anti-clotting drug to patients with coronary artery disease is associated with lower rates of cardiovascular death, heart attack and stroke compared with traditional aspirin, with no increased risk of major bleeding, finds a study published by The BMJ today.

5 Jun 2025

Artificial intelligence and neuroscience reveal hidden functions of brain's reward center

By crossing AI and neuroscience, a team from UNIGE, Harvard and McGill has revealed the computational potential of a brain area at the heart of motivation.

5 Jun 2025

Unveiling the biological frontier: CRAIC Technologies Circular Dichroism Microspectrometers pioneer molecular insights

CRAIC Technologies is proud to introduce Circular Dichroism Microspectroscopy. The field of biology is witnessing a transformative leap forward with the advent of Circular Dichroism (CD) Microspectroscopy, an innovative analytical technique that bridges micron-scale precision with biological applications.

From CRAIC Technologies, Inc. 5 Jun 2025

Gene editing can trigger inflammatory, senescence-like responses in blood stem cells

Scientists at the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget), Milan, have found that gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 in combination with AAV6 vectors can trigger inflammatory and senescence-like responses in blood stem cells, compromising their long-term ability to regenerate the blood system.

5 Jun 2025

Wayne State researchers investigate effects of fentanyl use during pregnancy

A new National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant will aid Wayne State University researchers in measuring the effects of fentanyl during pregnancy on maternal behaviors and offspring at birth through early development.

5 Jun 2025

Common antibiotic shows promise in reducing preterm births

A study of almost 1000 pregnant women in Zimbabwe found that a daily dose of a commonly used, safe and inexpensive antibiotic may have led to fewer babies being born early.

5 Jun 2025

Mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin may lead to increased drug resistance

Efforts to reduce child mortality in Africa via mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin (AZM) may lead to increased drug resistance in bacteria that frequently cause pneumonia and meningitis, highlighting the need for careful monitoring, finds a new study led by UCL.

4 Jun 2025

Experts review how 12-hour biological cycles operate in mice, with clues in humans

Researchers uncover how 12-hour biological rhythms operate in mammals, exploring their unique mechanisms and potential evolutionary ties to ancient tidal cycles. These rhythms could play a critical role in metabolism, stress response, and disease risk.

4 Jun 2025

AI-designed drug shows early promise for lung fibrosis patients in clinical trial

Researchers report that rentosertib, an AI-discovered TNIK inhibitor, showed promising safety and potential to improve lung function in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis in a 12-week phase 2a clinical trial. The highest dose group demonstrated a trend toward increased forced vital capacity, especially among patients not receiving standard antifibrotic therapy, supporting further clinical investigation.

4 Jun 2025

Medicine News and Research

Pregnant women face worse care and coverage in abortion ban states

High oleic acid diet could drive obesity more than other types of dietary fats

Loss of Y chromosome in male immune cells linked to poorer cancer outcomes

Study reveals sleep-wake continuum in patients with insomnia disorder

Genetic mutation identified as key factor in immunotherapy resistance for melanoma

New data shows zigakibart sustains proteinuria remission and kidney function in IgA nephropathy

P2Y12 inhibitors linked to lower rates of cardiovascular events compared to aspirin

Artificial intelligence and neuroscience reveal hidden functions of brain's reward center

Unveiling the biological frontier: CRAIC Technologies Circular Dichroism Microspectrometers pioneer molecular insights

Gene editing can trigger inflammatory, senescence-like responses in blood stem cells

Wayne State researchers investigate effects of fentanyl use during pregnancy

Common antibiotic shows promise in reducing preterm births

Mass treatment with the antibiotic azithromycin may lead to increased drug resistance

Experts review how 12-hour biological cycles operate in mice, with clues in humans

AI-designed drug shows early promise for lung fibrosis patients in clinical trial

FDA approves ENCELTO implant to preserve sight in people with macular telangiectasia type 2

Integrating discoveries with translational science to transform Alzheimer's care

Rethinking healthcare through the science of aging

Household environments may affect the likelihood of children developing eczema

Novel deep learning model leverages real-time data to assist in diagnosing nystagmus

Industry Focus eBook - Cell & Gene Therapy (1st Edition) eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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