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Space station study tests colorectal cancer tumor avatars in microgravity

Researchers from Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) are studying how microgravity affects how models of colorectal cancer cells respond to chemotherapy aboard the International Space Station.

9 Nov 2026

Liver transplants dramatically extend survival for alcohol-associated liver disease

People with alcohol-associated liver disease who received a liver transplant survived years longer than those who did not, but there are disparities in which patients receive a transplant.

9 Nov 2026

Monthly binge drinking increases advanced liver fibrosis risk in women

Women who consume four or more alcohol drinks on a single occasion once a month or more have increased odds of advanced liver fibrosis, a new study suggests.

9 Nov 2026

Blood biomarker tracks nerve damage from oxaliplatin-containing adjuvant chemotherapy

Oxaliplatin can cause numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands and feet, with consequences for mobility, work, and quality of life.

9 Nov 2026

Study reveals how astrocytes regulate brain blood flow and activity

What happens in our brains when we experience sensory stimulation? During everyday activities such as jogging, reading, or listening to music, sensory inputs activate neurons in specific brain regions.

9 Nov 2026

Cannabis use increases mortality risk in alcohol-associated hepatitis patients

People with alcohol-associated hepatitis are more likely to die from the disease if they use cannabis. A large multinational study just published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research is the first to identify active substance use, particularly cannabis use, by patients as an independent predictor of death in patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis.

9 Nov 2026

Childhood cancer cells shape-shift to spread without genetic mutations

Researchers at the University of East Anglia (UK) have proposed an explanation for why some childhood tumors spread aggressively around the body despite having relatively few genetic faults.

9 Nov 2026

Stanford study challenges long-held dogma on causes of concussions

Concussions - essentially mild traumatic brain injuries - are among the most common injuries sustained on athletic fields. In the U.S., an estimated 3.8 million sports-related concussions occur every year.

9 Nov 2026

Could a daily supplement keep blood vessels healthier as we age?

The study highlights a multi-compound nutritional supplement's potential to improve blood vessel function and lower blood pressure, aiding vascular health.

9 Nov 2026

New mRNA therapy reawakens heart muscle cells to repair damage

Scientists have developed a treatment that 'reawakens' heart muscle cells so they start to divide and help repair damaged muscle.

9 Nov 2026

Qureight's fibrosis imaging biomarker selected by Contineum Therapeutics as a secondary endpoint in Phase 2 PROPEL-IPF clinical trial

Qureight, an end-to-end imaging company providing enterprise-grade imaging and precision endpoints for clinical trials for lung and heart disease, and Contineum Therapeutics, Inc. (Contineum), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering differentiated small molecule therapies for inflammatory and fibrotic diseases with significant unmet need, today announced that Qureight's Fibr8™ quantitative imaging biomarker is being used as a secondary endpoint in Contineum's PROPEL-IPF Phase 2 clinical trial examining the safety and efficacy of PIPE-791, Contineum's lead drug candidate, in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) patients.

From Qureight 9 Nov 2026

Better reimbursement programs can improve access to cancer clinical trials

New research reveals that participating in cancer clinical trials can cause financial burdens that are shaped by both socioeconomic and logistical factors.

9 Nov 2026

Modified zinc finger protein reduces brain plaques in Alzheimer's mice

A KAIST-led research team has found that a protein involved in gene regulation can suppress the harmful aggregation of amyloid-beta, a peptide associated with Alzheimer's disease.

9 Nov 2026

Combat Medical reports 68% high-grade recurrence-free survival at 12 months in BCG-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer study

Combat Medical (Combat), a medical device company optimizing the delivery and efficacy of cancer therapeutics, today announced new real-world data showing 68% high-grade recurrence-free survival (HG-RFS) at 12 months in patients with Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG)-unresponsive non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) after hyperthermic intravesical chemotherapy (HIVEC®) with mitomycin C.

9 Nov 2026

Study links everyday nanoplastics to severe lung inflammation risk

Everyday plastic products, including water bottles, disposable cups, and packaging, can break down over time into tiny fragments known as nanoplastics.

9 Nov 2026

Histone subvariant H3mm15 plays key role in sperm development

Researchers from Kyushu University have found that H3mm15, a histone H3.3 subvariant, contributes to normal sperm development in mice by helping regulate gene expression during spermatogenesis.

8 Nov 2026

Single iron infusion improves exercise capacity in HFpEF patients

A new study by investigators from the Mass General Brigham Heart and Vascular Institute found that a single iron infusion improved exercise capacity in people with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and iron deficiency.

8 Nov 2026

CAR T-cell therapy shows promise for difficult-to-treat lupus

A type of cellular therapy originally developed to treat cancer is showing promise as a potential treatment for people with difficult-to-treat lupus, according to a new study from researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS).

8 Nov 2026

Early heart procedures do not improve long-term survival in stable heart disease

Patients with stable heart disease and abnormal stress tests who have invasive procedures early in their care do not live longer than those initially treated with drugs and lifestyle changes alone, an international study shows.

8 Nov 2026

Exercise, diet or stress? One lifestyle habit stood out in a heart disease study

A hospital-based case-control study involving 495 adults in Iran found that higher healthy lifestyle scores were associated with lower odds of cardiovascular disease, even after adjustment for demographic and socioeconomic factors. Physical activity and recreation showed the strongest numerical association per questionnaire point, although the observational design could not establish whether healthier habits prevented cardiovascular disease.

8 Nov 2026