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Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment

Blocking a protein known as CDK7 could prevent heart damage associated with a commonly used cancer chemotherapy medication, according to a study led by scientists at Washington State University.

4 Jun 2024

Research reveals new pathways for treating never-smoker lung cancer

The primary cause of lung cancer is smoking. However, the incidence of lung cancer among never-smokers has been steadily increasing, especially among women.

4 Jun 2024

Urged on by LGBTQ+ activists, California cities weigh stricter smoking rules

California has long been at the forefront of the fight against smoking, but some local officials in the San Francisco Bay Area, backed by activists who are especially concerned about high rates of smoking in the LGBTQ+ community, are spearheading proposals to further restrict how tobacco is sold and where it is smoked.

4 Jun 2024

An Arm and a Leg: Medicaid recipients struggle to stay enrolled

Medicaid — the state-federal health insurance program for low-income and disabled Americans — has cut more than 22 million recipients since spring 2023.

4 Jun 2024

Long COVID linked to higher risk of erectile dysfunction, new study finds

The risk of developing erectile dysfunction (ED) following a diagnosis of long coronavirus disease (COVID) compared to acute COVID.

4 Jun 2024

Cervix organ chips pave the way for next-generation studies on host-microbiome interactions

A group of researchers developed human Cervical Organ Chips to model the cervical interface.

4 Jun 2024

Mouse study identifies sex differences at the cellular level for heart failure

Researchers investigated the impact of aldosterone infection in db/db mice on HFpEF, focusing on sex differences and alterations in intracellular calcium handling and cardiomyocyte electrophysiology.

4 Jun 2024

SCIEX launches new data independent acquisition, ZT Scan DIA, at ASMS 2024

At ASMS 2024, SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, introduces ZT Scan DIA for LC-MS/MS, the next generation in data-independent acquisition (DIA) that leverages the combination of the quadrupole dimension with the rich MS2 data attainable from the Zeno trap.

From SCIEX 4 Jun 2024

The SCIEX 7500+ system launches at ASMS 2024

At ASMS 2024, SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, launches the SCIEX 7500+ system, the newest mass spectrometer in the SCIEX quantitative portfolio, building upon a legacy of reliable, sensitive quantitation.

From SCIEX 4 Jun 2024

SCIEX and Mass Analytica collaborate to advance artificial intelligence quantitation software

At ASMS 2024, SCIEX, a global leader in life science analytical technologies, in collaboration with Mass Analytica, presents artificial intelligence quantitation (AI quant) software. AI quant harnesses the capabilities of artificial intelligence and machine learning to process data and produce insights in a matter of moments, freeing up operator time and boosting productivity.

From SCIEX 4 Jun 2024

N95 respirators potential standard of care in nursing homes and healthcare settings during respiratory viral infections

Researchers examined the efficiency of surgical masks, fabric masks, N95 respirators, and KN95 respirators in lowering the SARS-CoV-2 viral loads in the exhaled breath aerosol samples of COVID-19 patients.

4 Jun 2024

Sphere Fluidics launches Cyto-CellectPLUS to accelerate cell line development workflows

Next-generation assay provides a rapid and cost-effective solution to quantify IgG production in single cells.

From Sphere Bio 4 Jun 2024

Discovery of antibiotic lolamicin that targets deadly bacteria without harming gut microbiome

Researchers discovered lolamicin, a selective Gram-negative antibiotic, effective against multidrug-resistant pathogens while sparing the gut microbiome.

4 Jun 2024

Young bone marrow transplants show promise in reversing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

Researchers found that young bone marrow transplants rejuvenate aging immune cells, reducing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice models, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for the disease.

4 Jun 2024

Family's rare telomere mutation reveals new insights into telomere flexibility and disease

Researchers discovered a rare telomere mutation (TTAGGT) in a family, revealing that human telomeres can tolerate non-canonical sequences, impacting telomere maintenance and disease.

4 Jun 2024

Do ultra-processed foods alter the gut microbiome?

A review in the journal Nutrients highlights the negative impact of ultra-processed foods on the gut microbiome and the challenges in using the NOVA food classification system in research.

3 Jun 2024

Unflagged vaccine-skeptical content on Facebook causes significant vaccine hesitancy, study finds

A recent study in Science reveals that unflagged vaccine-skeptical content on Facebook significantly reduces COVID-19 vaccination intentions. This highlights the urgent need for better misinformation interventions.

3 Jun 2024

IgG from long COVID patients induces specific symptoms in mice, confirming autoimmunity's role

Researchers found that IgG from long COVID patients induces specific symptoms in mice, suggesting IgG's role in long COVID pathogenesis.

3 Jun 2024

Does eating chili pepper decrease or increase obesity risk?

Researchers in Frontiers in Nutrition investigate whether eating chili pepper decreases or increases the risk of obesity in U.S. adults.

3 Jun 2024

Integrating human values into medical AI: Balancing ethics and efficiency

Researchers in The New England Journal of Medicine review how integrating human values into AI-based large language models impacts clinical decision-making in medicine.

3 Jun 2024

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Blocking CDK7 protein could prevent heart damage associated with cancer treatment

Research reveals new pathways for treating never-smoker lung cancer

Urged on by LGBTQ+ activists, California cities weigh stricter smoking rules

An Arm and a Leg: Medicaid recipients struggle to stay enrolled

Long COVID linked to higher risk of erectile dysfunction, new study finds

Cervix organ chips pave the way for next-generation studies on host-microbiome interactions

Mouse study identifies sex differences at the cellular level for heart failure

SCIEX launches new data independent acquisition, ZT Scan DIA, at ASMS 2024

The SCIEX 7500+ system launches at ASMS 2024

SCIEX and Mass Analytica collaborate to advance artificial intelligence quantitation software

N95 respirators potential standard of care in nursing homes and healthcare settings during respiratory viral infections

Sphere Fluidics launches Cyto-CellectPLUS to accelerate cell line development workflows

Discovery of antibiotic lolamicin that targets deadly bacteria without harming gut microbiome

Young bone marrow transplants show promise in reversing Alzheimer's symptoms in mice

Family's rare telomere mutation reveals new insights into telomere flexibility and disease

Do ultra-processed foods alter the gut microbiome?

Unflagged vaccine-skeptical content on Facebook causes significant vaccine hesitancy, study finds

IgG from long COVID patients induces specific symptoms in mice, confirming autoimmunity's role

Does eating chili pepper decrease or increase obesity risk?

Integrating human values into medical AI: Balancing ethics and efficiency

Unlocking drug amorphization: Continuous, solvent-free twin screw granulation

How can super-resolution technology help study neurotransmission?

The Proteoform Puzzle: Unlocking the Next Frontier

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