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Leisure screen time linked to higher psychological distress in teens

Researchers investigate whether different types and contexts of sedentary behavior lead to psychological distress later on in adolescence.

26 Feb 2025

Lean and oily fish consumption linked to slower disability progression in MS

A high dietary intake of lean and oily fish may slow the progression of disability in people with multiple sclerosis (MS), suggests a comparative population based study, published online in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry.

25 Feb 2025

New AI tool detects elevated heart disease risk in women using ECG

A new AI model can flag female patients who are at higher risk of heart disease based on an electrocardiogram (ECG).

25 Feb 2025

New tool could revolutionize brain tumor surgery with rapid cancer cell detection

A novel tool for rapidly identifying the genetic "fingerprints" of cancer cells may enable future surgeons to more accurately remove brain tumors while a patient is in the operating room, new research reveals.

25 Feb 2025

LJI scientists discover a potential new target for treating Parkinson's disease

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found a potential new target for treating Parkinson's disease.

25 Feb 2025

Culturally relevant interventions crucial for addressing Type 2 diabetes in Indigenous youth

Culturally appropriate programs that build on the strengths and knowledge of Indigenous communities are crucial for reducing the burden of Type 2 diabetes among young people, a University of Queensland study has found.

25 Feb 2025

New antibody-toxin conjugate designed to stimulate immune-mediated eradication of tumors

Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a novel antibody-toxin conjugate (ATC) designed to stimulate immune-mediated eradication of tumors.

25 Feb 2025

Can coffee push back Parkinson’s? New study uncovers key genetic link

Higher coffee consumption is causally linked to delayed onset of Parkinson’s disease but does not affect disease risk or progression, according to a Mendelian randomization study.

25 Feb 2025

Breast cancer cases and deaths set to surge by 2050—are we prepared?

A global study finds that breast cancer cases will rise by 38% and deaths by 68% by 2050, with the highest incidence in Australia and New Zealand and worsening mortality in low-income countries.

25 Feb 2025

Researchers discover key signaling pathway involved in atherosclerotic plaques

CD8+ T cells accumulate in atherosclerotic plaques. LMU researchers identify a crucial signaling pathway - with therapeutic potential.

25 Feb 2025

Study reveals ferulic acid's potential in preventing colon cancer

Colon cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with poor dietary habits identified as a major risk factor.

25 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

Insilico Medicine reaches preclinical milestone in MASH drug discovery

Insilico Medicine("Insilico"), a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, recently achieved preclinical milestone in its collaboration with Therasid Bioscience, a South Korean based biotechnology company focuses on developing innovative first-in-class drugs for treatment for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH).

25 Feb 2025

New research reveals how cell state affects leukemia progression

Myeloid leukaemias are among the most aggressive blood cancers and have low survival rates. Today, leukaemia patients undergo genetic analysis to identify mutations and select the most appropriate treatment.

25 Feb 2025

Pig kidney transplant patient completes recovery and returns home

Three months after her breakthrough surgery at NYU Langone Health, Towana Looney, the longest-living recipient of a genetically engineered pig kidney, is headed back home to Alabama.

25 Feb 2025

Researchers challenge previous understanding of tumor growth in NF-1

Despite what was previously thought, new research has shown that genetic changes alone cannot explain why and where tumors grow in those with genetic condition neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1).

25 Feb 2025

New mechanism uncovered to combat therapy-resistant cancer cells

One particular challenge in the treatment of cancer is therapy resistance. An international research team has now discovered a mechanism that opens up new treatment strategies for tumors in which conventional chemotherapeutic agents have reached their limits.

25 Feb 2025

Mass General Brigham study uncovers 16 novel Alzheimer's risk genes

Investigators from Mass General Brigham have conducted a multi-ancestry, whole genome sequencing association study of Alzheimer's disease and found evidence for 16 new susceptibility genes, expanding the study of Alzheimer's disease in underrepresented groups.

25 Feb 2025

Early lung cancer diagnosis improved with ctDNA methylation biomarkers

Early diagnosis of lung cancer is a critical priority in clinical practice. It may help reduce the rate of lung-cancer-related mortality, extend disease-free survival, and allow patients to live without ongoing medical interventions and complications.

25 Feb 2025

Review highlights next-generation cancer therapies targeting PIK3CA mutations

A newly published review in Genes & Diseases explores the oncogenic activation of PIK3CA in cancer and highlights emerging targeted therapies designed to improve treatment efficacy while reducing side effects.

25 Feb 2025