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Scientists employ geology tool to detect atomic fingerprints of cancer

Scientists at the University of Colorado Boulder and Princeton University have, for the first time, employed a tool often used in geology to detect the atomic fingerprints of cancer.

6 May 2024

Rutgers scientists create CRISPR-edited mice to study the neurobiology of Tourette disorder

In research that may be a step forward toward finding personalized treatments for Tourette disorder, scientists at Rutgers University–New Brunswick have bred mice that exhibit some of the same behaviors and brain abnormalities seen in humans with the disorder.

6 May 2024

Study finds sociodemographic variables to be the most robust predictors of substance use initiation

New research, published online today in the American Journal of Psychiatry, examined a broad range of potential predictors of substance use among adolescents and found sociodemographic variables were the most robust predictors of substance use initiation.

6 May 2024

Researchers identify novel biomarkers in renal cell carcinomas

A new study led by University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center researchers identifies novel biomarkers in renal cell carcinomas.

6 May 2024

Mindfulness training reduces dropout rates and relapses in opioid addiction treatment

Supplementing standard opioid addiction treatment with Mindfulness Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) - an intervention that incorporates mindfulness training, savoring skills, and cognitive reappraisal - cuts program dropout rates by 59 percent and relapses by 42 percent, according to Rutgers-led research.

6 May 2024

Advancing equity in cancer care: Lessons from NCI-DCCs' community outreach and engagement initiatives

Investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have examined the historical evolution of Community Outreach and Engagement initiatives at both the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Centers (NCI-DCCs).

6 May 2024

Purdue researcher receives $2.4 million NIH grant to combat antimicrobial resistance in lung infections

Qi "Tony" Zhou, a researcher in Purdue University's College of Pharmacy has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fight lung infections that have established a resistance to antimicrobial drugs.

6 May 2024

Breakthrough imaging technique enhances evaluation of cardiac conditions and chest pain

A new imaging technique tested in patients could improve the evaluation of cardiac conditions and undiagnosed chest pain.

6 May 2024

Multifunctional Ablative Gastrointestinal Imaging Capsule: A game-changer in esophagus surveillance and interventions

In a groundbreaking advancement in gastrointestinal health, researchers from Johns Hopkins University have developed the Multifunctional Ablative Gastrointestinal Imaging Capsule (MAGIC) – a game-changer in esophagus surveillance and interventions.

6 May 2024

NSF CAREER award supports development of machine learning tools for preeclampsia detection

Talayeh Razzaghi, an assistant professor of industrial and systems engineering at the University of Oklahoma, has been awarded a Faculty Early Career Development Program award from the National Science Foundation for her work titled "Personalized Maternal Care Decision Support System for Underserved Populations."

6 May 2024

CRISPR-based gene editing shows promise in treating rare form of blindness

About 79% of clinical trial participants experienced measurable improvement after receiving experimental, CRISPR-based gene editing that is designed to fix a rare form of blindness, according to a paper published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

6 May 2024

Study shows contract treatment outperforms incarceration for substance misuse offenders

Substance use disorder treatment in the community is a superior alternative to incarceration for offenders with a substance misuse background, according to a recent study evaluating the effectiveness of the contract treatment sanction in Sweden.

6 May 2024

UC San Diego's open source AI platform revolutionizes multi-target drug discovery

Scientists at UC San Diego have developed a machine learning algorithm to simulate the time-consuming chemistry involved in the earliest phases of drug discovery, which could significantly streamline the process and open doors for never-before-seen treatments.

6 May 2024

New vaccine technology provides protection against broad range of coronaviruses in mice

Researchers have developed a new vaccine technology that has been shown in mice to provide protection against a broad range of coronaviruses with potential for future disease outbreaks - including ones we don't even know about.

6 May 2024

Efficient intranasal delivery of agomelatine via micellar encapsulation

Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Agomelatine (AGO) is an antidepressant with limited clinical application due to its low bioavailability caused by poor water solubility, severe hepatic degradation, and poor intracerebral distribution.

6 May 2024

MedStar Washington Hospital Center enrolls first U.S. patient in gene-editing therapy trial for heart disease

The first U.S. heart patient involved in a study for a new gene-editing therapy directly infused inside the body has successfully been enrolled at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.

6 May 2024

CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness

Results from a groundbreaking clinical trial of CRISPR gene editing in 14 individuals with a form of inherited blindness show that the treatment is safe and led to measurable improvements in 11 of the participants treated.

6 May 2024

Two studies aim to fight cancer with artificial cells

Fighting cancer with artificial cells that are capable of detecting and treating it. This is the dual objective of a research team of the Department of Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology - Cibio of UniTrento, which has recently started two European projects funded by the Horizon Europe - EIC Pathfinder Open program.

6 May 2024

Study sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality in treating depression

A new study published in JMIR Mental Health sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality (VR) in treating major depressive disorder (MDD).

6 May 2024

Plant-based medication may be an effective therapy to help people quit vaping

Eleven million U.S. adults use e-cigarettes to vape nicotine, and about half of them say that they want to stop, but many have trouble doing so because nicotine is an addictive drug.

6 May 2024

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Scientists employ geology tool to detect atomic fingerprints of cancer

Rutgers scientists create CRISPR-edited mice to study the neurobiology of Tourette disorder

Study finds sociodemographic variables to be the most robust predictors of substance use initiation

Researchers identify novel biomarkers in renal cell carcinomas

Mindfulness training reduces dropout rates and relapses in opioid addiction treatment

Advancing equity in cancer care: Lessons from NCI-DCCs' community outreach and engagement initiatives

Purdue researcher receives $2.4 million NIH grant to combat antimicrobial resistance in lung infections

Breakthrough imaging technique enhances evaluation of cardiac conditions and chest pain

Multifunctional Ablative Gastrointestinal Imaging Capsule: A game-changer in esophagus surveillance and interventions

NSF CAREER award supports development of machine learning tools for preeclampsia detection

CRISPR-based gene editing shows promise in treating rare form of blindness

Study shows contract treatment outperforms incarceration for substance misuse offenders

UC San Diego's open source AI platform revolutionizes multi-target drug discovery

New vaccine technology provides protection against broad range of coronaviruses in mice

Efficient intranasal delivery of agomelatine via micellar encapsulation

MedStar Washington Hospital Center enrolls first U.S. patient in gene-editing therapy trial for heart disease

CRISPR gene editing shows promise for treating individuals with a form of inherited blindness

Two studies aim to fight cancer with artificial cells

Study sheds light on the promising role of virtual reality in treating depression

Plant-based medication may be an effective therapy to help people quit vaping

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