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Exploring the mechanics of cell migration and growth

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences, a branch of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has awarded Yubing Sun, associate professor of mechanical and industrial engineering at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, a $1.9 million Maximizing Investigators' Research Award to support the exploration of the fundamental principles behind the process that close gaps caused by injury or growth between cells. This research has the potential to push forward advances in our understanding of wound healing, cellular regeneration therapies and embryonic development.

16 Aug 2024

Scientists discover key age-related biological shifts at 40 and 60

Researchers uncover the nonlinear dynamics of aging, revealing significant biological shifts at ages 40 and 60, offering new insights into age-related diseases.

16 Aug 2024

Saliva test offers hope for head and neck cancer patients

But what if a mouthwash-based test to detect biomarkers can help physicians predict disease recurrence in head and neck cancer patients?

16 Aug 2024

Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in type 2 diabetes management

Research reveals the intricate role of gut microbiota in type 2 diabetes, highlighting personalized therapeutic strategies and the complexity of microbial interactions with antidiabetic drugs.

15 Aug 2024

Infections drive brain volume loss and dementia risk by altering key immune proteins, study reveals

Severe infections are linked to increased brain atrophy, particularly in the temporal lobe, which may elevate dementia risk through immune-related proteins.

15 Aug 2024

Groundbreaking study uncovers new genetic variants linked to normal pressure hydrocephalus

A new study by the University of Eastern Finland and partners identified new genetic variants associated with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).

15 Aug 2024

CDC study reveals significantly higher Lyme disease rates among older adults than previously reported

The CDC and University of Iowa conducted an epidemiological study using Medicare data, revealing a seven-fold higher incidence of Lyme disease diagnoses among U.S. adults aged 65+ compared to public health surveillance data, particularly in high-incidence states.

15 Aug 2024

WHO declares international health emergency as mpox spreads rapidly in Africa

WHO has declared the upsurge of mpox in the DRC and other African countries as a public health emergency of international concern, citing its potential for further spread and the urgent need for coordinated global action.

15 Aug 2024

Stretching vs. meditation: New study finds both practices reduce nocturnal muscle cramps in cirrhosis patients

Researchers investigate the effects of stretching and meditation on nocturnal muscle cramps in patients with cirrhosis.

15 Aug 2024

Artificial intelligence predicts tongue disease with 96 percent accuracy

A novel system that uses machine learning to predict tongue disease.

15 Aug 2024

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

Researchers investigated whether anti-inflammatory diets support cognitive functions among cardiometabolic disease (CMD) patients.

15 Aug 2024

New research gives unprecedented view of colorectal cancer genetic makeup

Researchers provided a comprehensive genomic characterization of colorectal carcinoma, a type of cancer that starts in the colon or rectum, through whole-genome sequencing of 2,023 samples, identifying novel driver genes, molecular subgroups, and potential clinical implications.

15 Aug 2024

Unusual surge in children's pneumonia cases in England linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Study reveals a significant and prolonged rise in pneumonia-related emergency visits among children in England, driven primarily by Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections during the winter of 2023-24.

15 Aug 2024

Study suggests mosquitoes as potential vectors for Buruli ulcers in Australia

Researchers find strong evidence suggesting mosquitoes may transmit Mycobacterium ulcerans, the bacteria causing Buruli ulcers, but caution that further study is needed.

15 Aug 2024

Brain scans can detect consciousness in some unresponsive patients

New research co-led by experts at Mass General Brigham found that brain scans can detect consciousness in some patients with brain injury who are unresponsive.

14 Aug 2024

Diet-derived molecules identified as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk

A new Cleveland Clinic study has identified diet-derived molecules called metabolites as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk, especially those associated with red and processed meat.

14 Aug 2024

Study reveals a paradigm shift in the understanding of T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (St. Jude) and the Children's Oncology Group (COG) today announced a significant paradigm shift in the understanding of T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia (T-ALL), an aggressive and high-risk form of cancer, to one frequently driven by genetic changes in non-coding portions of our DNA.

14 Aug 2024

Engineering extracellular vesicles for potential treatment of type 1 diabetes

Within each of us lies an army of cells whose topmost duty is protecting against external pathogens and internal threats such as proliferating cancer cells.

14 Aug 2024

Study shows how segregated communities face challenges in filling OUD medications

Patients with a prescription for an opioid use disorder medication may have a tough time getting it filled if their pharmacy is in a community that's racially and economically segregated, according to a new study led by scientists at Oregon State University and Johns Hopkins University.

14 Aug 2024

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

Systematic review found that Universal Free School Meal (UFSM) programs in the U.S. are linked to increased meal participation, reduced obesity, and fewer school suspensions, though evidence on other outcomes is limited.

14 Aug 2024

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Exploring the mechanics of cell migration and growth

Scientists discover key age-related biological shifts at 40 and 60

Saliva test offers hope for head and neck cancer patients

Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in type 2 diabetes management

Infections drive brain volume loss and dementia risk by altering key immune proteins, study reveals

Groundbreaking study uncovers new genetic variants linked to normal pressure hydrocephalus

CDC study reveals significantly higher Lyme disease rates among older adults than previously reported

WHO declares international health emergency as mpox spreads rapidly in Africa

Stretching vs. meditation: New study finds both practices reduce nocturnal muscle cramps in cirrhosis patients

Artificial intelligence predicts tongue disease with 96 percent accuracy

Anti-inflammatory diets could lower dementia risk among older individuals with cardiometabolic disorders

New research gives unprecedented view of colorectal cancer genetic makeup

Unusual surge in children's pneumonia cases in England linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Study suggests mosquitoes as potential vectors for Buruli ulcers in Australia

Brain scans can detect consciousness in some unresponsive patients

Diet-derived molecules identified as main drivers of young-onset colorectal cancer risk

Study reveals a paradigm shift in the understanding of T-lineage acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Engineering extracellular vesicles for potential treatment of type 1 diabetes

Study shows how segregated communities face challenges in filling OUD medications

Universal free school meals improve student health and participation

Transforming Lab Workflows with Cell Culture Automation

Building Bridges to Scalable Allogeneic Cell Therapy

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