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PRMT5 inhibition induces ferroptosis and enhances immunotherapy efficacy in renal cell carcinoma

Ferroptosis, a regulated cell death mechanism, is emerging as a promising target for cancer therapy. The process is mediated by the activity of acyl-CoA synthetase family member 4 (ACSL4) protein.

22 Sep 2025

Yokogawa and Repligen partner to enhance process analytical technology

Yokogawa Corporation of America and Repligen announce a collaboration to integrate Yokogawa's OpreX Bio Pilot with Repligen's MAVERICK®, enhancing automated control of glucose and lactate levels in cell cultures.

22 Sep 2025

Lysosomal acidity fine-tunes reactive species production in macrophages

Macrophages rely on lysosomes to balance microbial killing with self-protection, generating reactive oxygen and nitrogen species during phagocytosis.

21 Sep 2025

New quintuple agonist shows promise for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

Much excitement has built in recent years on the new class of incretin drugs that include glucagon-like-peptide-1 inhibitor (single agonists such as semaglutide) and also dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) and GLP-1 receptor agonists (dual agonists such tirzepatide).

21 Sep 2025

Daily actions are driven by habit rather than conscious choice

Habit, not conscious choice, drives most of our actions, according to new research from the University of Surrey, University of South Carolina and Central Queensland University.

21 Sep 2025

Childhood exposure to plastic chemicals linked to long-term health risks

Childhood exposure to chemicals used to make plastic household items presents growing health risks that can extend long into adulthood, experts from NYU Langone Health report.

21 Sep 2025

Do tongue piercings harm your oral health? Evidence points to yes

Researchers reviewed 19 studies on tongue piercings and found they carry significant oral health risks, including fractures, gum recession, infections, and rare systemic complications. The evidence base is limited but highlights the need for clinician vigilance and patient awareness.

21 Sep 2025

Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm

Researchers studying Medicare beneficiaries found that Hurricane Sandy–related flooding modestly increased cardiovascular disease risk for up to five years. Heart failure drove much of the rise, particularly in New Jersey, with short-term and delayed spikes observed.

21 Sep 2025

Why universal COVID-19 vaccine guidance offers stronger protection than high-risk-only policies

The US Scenario Modeling Hub’s nine-team ensemble projected COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths for April 2024 to April 2025 under six policy and immune-escape scenarios. Burden was similar to the prior year, with universal vaccination recommendations averting more outcomes than high-risk-only guidance, especially for adults aged 65 years and older.

21 Sep 2025

Rising ozone from wildfire smoke poses growing health risks for Western communities

As wildfires grow larger and more frequent across the West, researchers from Colorado, Utah, and California are digging into how smoke affects the air-and our health.

19 Sep 2025

UC Davis wins NSF grants to advance AI-driven protein engineering

Two projects at the University of California, Davis, that use artificial intelligence to design and engineer proteins for industrial and health applications have been funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).

19 Sep 2025

Inhaling marijuana associated with increased odds of developing asthma

If you're looking to reduce your chances of developing lung disease, say experts at UC San Francisco, then it may be smart to avoid inhaling cannabis.

19 Sep 2025

Study in Florida finds racial disparities in heart attack treatment

While acute myocardial infarction - commonly referred to as a heart attack - remains a leading cause of death in the United States, deaths have decreased significantly over the past two decades in part due to improved treatment methods, according to Charleen Hsuan, associate professor of health policy and administration at Penn State.

19 Sep 2025

Glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks fuels colorectal cancer metastasis

A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that the glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks directly fuels metastasis in preclinical models of advanced colorectal cancer.

19 Sep 2025

Study points to a surprising new ally in the fight against type 2 diabetes

A new study from Duke University School of Medicine is challenging long-standing views on blood sugar regulation - and pointing to a surprising new ally in the fight against type 2 diabetes.

19 Sep 2025

Metabolic activity found to control the tempo of embryo segmentation clock

Pregnant women rely on a balanced diet and supplements to deliver proper nutrients to their babies, to ensure they grow healthfully.

19 Sep 2025

UNM researcher develops new model for characterizing different forms of vascular dementia

Vascular dementia - cognitive impairment caused by disease in the brain's small blood vessels - is a widespread problem, but it has not been as thoroughly studied as Alzheimer's disease, in which abnormal plaques and protein tangles are deposited in neural tissue.

19 Sep 2025

Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects show remarkable resilience

Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing remarkable resilience despite facing significant medical challenges, according to a new MUSC study in Pediatric Cardiology.

19 Sep 2025

National Institute of Mental Health awards $3.6M grant to advance ADHD medication response research

Approximately 7 million children in the United States between the ages of three and 17 have been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention.

19 Sep 2025

Survey reveals why some people turn to unregulated cannabis to treat medical conditions

Use of medical cannabis has been on the rise since it first became available to Utah patients in 2020. A medical cannabis card, which can be prescribed for difficult-to-treat conditions including PTSD and chronic pain, allows a patient to access licensed cannabis products in designated pharmacies.

19 Sep 2025

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Medical Research News

PRMT5 inhibition induces ferroptosis and enhances immunotherapy efficacy in renal cell carcinoma

Yokogawa and Repligen partner to enhance process analytical technology

Lysosomal acidity fine-tunes reactive species production in macrophages

New quintuple agonist shows promise for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes

Daily actions are driven by habit rather than conscious choice

Childhood exposure to plastic chemicals linked to long-term health risks

Do tongue piercings harm your oral health? Evidence points to yes

Hurricane Sandy survivors face elevated heart risks long after the storm

Why universal COVID-19 vaccine guidance offers stronger protection than high-risk-only policies

Rising ozone from wildfire smoke poses growing health risks for Western communities

UC Davis wins NSF grants to advance AI-driven protein engineering

Inhaling marijuana associated with increased odds of developing asthma

Study in Florida finds racial disparities in heart attack treatment

Glucose-fructose mix found in sugary drinks fuels colorectal cancer metastasis

Study points to a surprising new ally in the fight against type 2 diabetes

Metabolic activity found to control the tempo of embryo segmentation clock

UNM researcher develops new model for characterizing different forms of vascular dementia

Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects show remarkable resilience

National Institute of Mental Health awards $3.6M grant to advance ADHD medication response research

Survey reveals why some people turn to unregulated cannabis to treat medical conditions

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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