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Genetic variations in Prader-Willi syndrome offer key insights into autism and psychosis

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Invited Expert Review, researchers from the University of Haifa have synthesized cutting-edge findings on Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), revealing how this complex neurodevelopmental disorder serves as a critical model for understanding the interplay between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and psychotic spectrum disorders (PSD).

20 May 2025

Nanozymes offer promise for treating inflammation during pregnancy

Special care must be taken with illnesses during pregnancy, as not all drugs are compatible for mother and child.

20 May 2025

Combination of two drugs shows promise in treating B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

A combination of two drugs could improve outcomes and reduce the need for toxic chemotherapy for B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL), the commonest cancer in childhood and one that can be particularly difficult to treat in older patients, according to Cambridge scientists.

20 May 2025

How the Trump administration aims to slash health care spending

Health care has proved a vulnerable target for the firehose of cuts and policy changes President Donald Trump ordered in the name of reducing waste and improving efficiency.

20 May 2025

This news might ruin your appetite — and summer

It's a marvel of food technology: ice cream that resists melting.

20 May 2025

US withdrawal from global health bodies threatens millions with hunger and disease

A new Perspective in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition warns of catastrophic global nutrition and health impacts if the US withdraws from the WHO and dismantles USAID. The authors urge urgent policy reversal and call for collaborative global action to prevent widespread humanitarian crises.

19 May 2025

Ground-breaking discovery reveals common master switch for brain-related diseases

The 21st edition of Sustainability Through Science and Technology Summit 2025 (SIPS 2025), dedicated to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry, to be held in Cebu, Philippines, from 17-20 November 2025, has confirmed the participation of Davis Joseph as an invited summit plenary lecturer for his recent ground-breaking discovery of the common master switch for numerous brain-related diseases.

19 May 2025

Evolution of malaria protein family offers new drug targets

Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute and the Gulbenkian Institute for Molecular Medicine (GIMM) have shown that the evolution of a family of exported proteins in the malaria-causing parasite Plasmodium falciparum enabled it to infect humans.

19 May 2025

Extracellular vesicle detection moves forward with nanophotonic sensing and label-free imaging

Proteins play a vital role in human health and detecting them is crucial in medical research and clinical practice.

16 May 2025

$Discovery of mutated immune cell clones could point to improved treatment for refractory celiac disease$

Discovery of mutated immune cell clones could point to improved treatment for refractory celiac disease

Scientists have identified mutated immune cell clones that could point to improved treatment for refractory celiac disease.

15 May 2025

New stem cell model replicates human amniotic sac development

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have developed a new stem cell model of the mature human amniotic sac, which replicates development of the tissues supporting the embryo from two to four weeks after fertilization.

15 May 2025

Revolutionary incision-free technique halts growth of brain cavernomas

A new, incision-free technique developed at UVA Health to treat debilitating brain lesions called cerebral cavernous malformations, or cavernomas, has shown great promise in early testing, halting the growth of the lesions almost entirely.

15 May 2025

Lipid overload in ascites weakens immune response in ovarian cancer

A Ludwig Cancer Research study has identified a key mechanism by which advanced ovarian cancers suppress anti-tumor immune responses and resist immunotherapies.

13 May 2025

Breast tissue changes could predict aggressive cancer and poor survival rates

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a series of changes in the architecture and cell composition of connective tissues of the breast, known as stromal tissue, that is associated with an increased risk of developing aggressive breast cancer among women with benign breast disease, and poorer rates of survival among women with invasive breast cancer.

13 May 2025

Researchers unlock new paths toward treating stress-related psychiatric disorders

In a comprehensive Genomic Psychiatry review article published today, researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center have synthesized decades of research on stress hormone systems in primate brains, potentially unlocking new paths toward treating stress-related psychiatric disorders.

13 May 2025

Study reveals key differences in health risks between males and females

The results of an international study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London's Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) shed new light the underlying biological mechanisms which cause differences in health risks, symptoms and outcomes between males and females.

13 May 2025

Medical Research News and Research

Genetic variations in Prader-Willi syndrome offer key insights into autism and psychosis

Nanozymes offer promise for treating inflammation during pregnancy

Combination of two drugs shows promise in treating B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia

How the Trump administration aims to slash health care spending

This news might ruin your appetite — and summer

US withdrawal from global health bodies threatens millions with hunger and disease

Ground-breaking discovery reveals common master switch for brain-related diseases

Evolution of malaria protein family offers new drug targets

Extracellular vesicle detection moves forward with nanophotonic sensing and label-free imaging

Discovery of mutated immune cell clones could point to improved treatment for refractory celiac disease

New stem cell model replicates human amniotic sac development

Revolutionary incision-free technique halts growth of brain cavernomas

Lipid overload in ascites weakens immune response in ovarian cancer

Breast tissue changes could predict aggressive cancer and poor survival rates

Researchers unlock new paths toward treating stress-related psychiatric disorders

Study reveals key differences in health risks between males and females

New brain network discovery could revolutionize depression diagnosis

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Australia releases first national guidelines for diagnosing fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

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