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Brain waves help assess the effectiveness of alcohol consumption campaigns

Health campaigns, such as those against drug abuse or those promoting infection prevention measures during the coronavirus pandemic, are key public health tools and help protect the population.

7 Feb 2025

Insilico Medicine develops highly selective FGFR2/3 dual inhibitor for cancer treatment

Fibroblast growth factor receptors (FGFRs) are critical drivers of oncogenesis in various solid tumors, including urothelial carcinoma, hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer and lung adenocarcinoma.

7 Feb 2025

New gene modification enhances CAR-T cell effectiveness against cancer

Researchers have identified a method to enhance the effectiveness of a promising cancer treatment. They found that modifying a specific gene improves the ability of immune cells to combat cancer for an extended period, potentially reducing the chance of cancer recurring.

7 Feb 2025

Distinct myeloid-derived suppressor cell populations fuel aggressive brain tumor growth

A type of aggressive, treatment-resistant brain tumor has a distinct population of immune cells that support its growth, according to new research led by investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.

7 Feb 2025

Study reveals differences in allosteric behavior of cAMP receptor proteins in M. tuberculosis

A new study, "Identifying Allosteric Hotspots in Mycobacterium tuberculosis cAMP Receptor Protein" published in Biochemistry, provides key insights into how bacterial cAMP receptor proteins (CRPs) respond differently to the ubiquitous signaling molecule, cyclic AMP (cAMP).

7 Feb 2025

CoppaFeel!: Breast Cancer Doesn’t Discriminate, So Why Should Awareness?

The CoppaFeel! x NHS NELCA 'Check In' campaign transforms breast cancer awareness for young people, addressing health inequities and promoting self-checking.

7 Feb 2025

Researchers discover strategy to slow brain metastases growth in melanoma

Brain metastases are one of the most severe complications of melanoma, the most aggressive type of skin cancer. Researchers at the Institute for Neurosciences (IN), a joint center of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Miguel Hernández University (UMH) in Elche, have identified a strategy to slow their progression, which could improve the response to current treatments.

7 Feb 2025

Bio-based "living" material with self-healing properties could revolutionize regenerative medicine

A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, according to researchers at Penn State.

7 Feb 2025

Salt substitutes may lower stroke recurrence and death risk

Research indicates that salt substitutes reduce stroke recurrence and death risk, offering a safe dietary intervention for improving stroke patient outcomes.

7 Feb 2025

School phone bans show no mental health or academic benefits

Researchers evaluate the effects of school phone use policies on adolescent mental health.

7 Feb 2025

Gut microbiome shifts from sugary drinks tied to higher diabetes risk

Researchers examine the association between sugar-sweetened beverage intake and gut microbiota-mediated changes that may mitigate the risk of diabetes.

7 Feb 2025

Urban density and HIV prevalence linked to rising antibiotic resistance in gonorrhea

Researchers identify key geographic and health factors that may predict the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant gonorrhea in the United States.

7 Feb 2025

Opioid δ-receptor agonists show promise for treating IBS-like symptoms

Research reveals that δ-receptor agonists like KNT-127 alleviate IBS symptoms by modulating gut-brain interactions and reducing stress-induced hypermotility.

7 Feb 2025

How lymphoid tissues protect against viral infections

Researchers explore the cellular and molecular adaptations associated with human secondary lymphoid tissue in adults during viral infection.

7 Feb 2025

Classical music influences fetal heart rhythms, enhancing predictability and stability

Research shows that classical music in the third trimester enhances fetal heart rate stability, potentially influencing neurodevelopment and movement patterns.

7 Feb 2025

Mayo Clinic develops AI tool to visualize complex biological data

Mayo Clinic researchers have pioneered an artificial intelligence (AI) tool, called OmicsFootPrint, that helps convert vast amounts of complex biological data into two-dimensional circular images.

6 Feb 2025

Adrenomedullin hormone contributes to insulin resistance in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes

The hormone adrenomedullin disrupts insulin signaling in blood vessel cells, contributing to systemic insulin resistance in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes, according to a new study.

6 Feb 2025

Are school takeaway bans just a policy illusion? Students say yes

Most young people are unaware of takeaway exclusion zones near schools, and policies limiting new outlets fail to address unhealthy food access from convenience stores and delivery apps.

6 Feb 2025

Researchers uncover brain mechanisms that help overcome instinctive fears

Researchers at the Sainsbury Wellcome Centre (SWC) at UCL have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears.

6 Feb 2025

Curcumin-based therapy offers hope against antibiotic-resistant superbugs

In 2017, a tragic incident unfolded in a Nevada hospital. A woman, admitted for pneumonia, tragically succumbed to multiple organ failure and sepsis.

6 Feb 2025

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Medical Science News

Brain waves help assess the effectiveness of alcohol consumption campaigns

Insilico Medicine develops highly selective FGFR2/3 dual inhibitor for cancer treatment

New gene modification enhances CAR-T cell effectiveness against cancer

Distinct myeloid-derived suppressor cell populations fuel aggressive brain tumor growth

Study reveals differences in allosteric behavior of cAMP receptor proteins in M. tuberculosis

CoppaFeel!: Breast Cancer Doesn’t Discriminate, So Why Should Awareness?

Researchers discover strategy to slow brain metastases growth in melanoma

Bio-based "living" material with self-healing properties could revolutionize regenerative medicine

Salt substitutes may lower stroke recurrence and death risk

School phone bans show no mental health or academic benefits

Gut microbiome shifts from sugary drinks tied to higher diabetes risk

Urban density and HIV prevalence linked to rising antibiotic resistance in gonorrhea

Opioid δ-receptor agonists show promise for treating IBS-like symptoms

How lymphoid tissues protect against viral infections

Classical music influences fetal heart rhythms, enhancing predictability and stability

Mayo Clinic develops AI tool to visualize complex biological data

Adrenomedullin hormone contributes to insulin resistance in obesity-associated type 2 diabetes

Are school takeaway bans just a policy illusion? Students say yes

Researchers uncover brain mechanisms that help overcome instinctive fears

Curcumin-based therapy offers hope against antibiotic-resistant superbugs

How microRNA is transforming science: From discovery to diagnostics

Advancing benzodiazepine detection

The Surgeon-Scientist Pioneering Regenerative Engineering

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