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This International Women’s Day, Meet the Scientist Changing Women’s Health

Prof. Dr. Inge Herrmann discusses her innovative work in healthcare, focusing on a reversible hydrogel implant that could transform gynecological treatments.

4 Mar 2025

Millions suffer from lack of access to safe medical oxygen globally

Six out of every ten people globally lack access to safe medical oxygen, resulting in hundreds of thousands of preventable deaths each year and reducing quality of life for millions more, an international report co-authored by the University of Auckland has found.

4 Mar 2025

Breakthrough study sheds light on Pol-theta’s role in DNA repair and cancer

DNA repair proteins act like the body's editors, constantly finding and reversing damage to our genetic code. Researchers have long struggled to understand how cancer cells hijack one of these proteins-called polymerase theta (Pol-theta)-for their own survival.

4 Mar 2025

One-third of older Canadians face nutrition risks and health concerns

One-third of Canadian adults aged 55 or older are nutritionally at risk, potentially leading to increased hospital stays, more emergency visits and physician consultations for possible infections, a new study found.

4 Mar 2025

Study explores gene interactions in Alzheimer's disease across brain regions

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a neurodegenerative disorder marked by amyloid plaque buildup and cognitive decline, remains a challenging condition to understand at the molecular level.

4 Mar 2025

Nearly 17 million children affected by parental substance use disorders in the U.S

Nearly 17 million children and adolescents in the United States are estimated to live with a parent who has a substance use disorder, according to a study led by Texas State University, University of Michigan and Wayne State University.

4 Mar 2025

Stem cell therapy for cornea injuries demonstrates remarkable results in clinical trial

An expanded clinical trial that tested a groundbreaking, experimental stem cell treatment for blinding cornea injuries found the treatment was feasible and safe in 14 patients who were treated and followed for 18 months, and there was a high proportion of complete or partial success.

4 Mar 2025

Targeting mitochondrial DNA integrity for cardiac protection after injury

Maintaining mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) integrity is crucial for cardiomyocyte function, and its disruption plays a significant role in ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) injury.

4 Mar 2025

New tool revolutionizes primer design for infectious disease detection

Researchers from the Zhang Liye Laboratory have developed a groundbreaking tool that revolutionizes the way researchers design primers for detecting pathogens.

4 Mar 2025

Alpha particle therapy offers new hope for neuroendocrine tumors

In a comprehensive Genomic Press Viewpoint (review) article, researchers are shining a spotlight on a revolutionary approach to tackling neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), a rare but increasingly prevalent form of cancer.

4 Mar 2025

Study provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes between pain and itch

A research team led by KAANG Bong-Kiun, director of the Center for Cognition and Sociality within the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), and KO Hyoung-Gon, professor at Kyung Hee University College of Dentistry, have uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC).

4 Mar 2025

AI successfully reduces workload in lung cancer screening

A new study by researchers from the University of Liverpool and the Research Institute for Diagnostic Accuracy, Netherlands, has demonstrated that artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve the efficiency of lung cancer screening.

4 Mar 2025

FDA approves Genentech’s TNKase® in acute ischemic stroke in adults

Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved TNKase® (tenecteplase), a thrombolytic or clot-dissolving agent, for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in adults.

4 Mar 2025

Surprising study reveals dads’ weight and diet don’t impact baby’s size

A study shows paternal health factors like BMI and diet do not influence birth weight or length, emphasizing maternal diet's critical role in pregnancy.

4 Mar 2025

How accurate are continuous glucose monitors? A study puts them to the test

Continuous glucose monitors consistently overestimate fasting and post-meal blood glucose levels compared to capillary blood glucose measurements.

4 Mar 2025

New CRISPR-based test enhances diagnosis of life-threatening fungal infection

Tulane University researchers have developed a CRISPR-based test that diagnoses Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) - a life-threatening fungal infection primarily affecting children and immunocompromised patients - more quickly and less invasively, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

3 Mar 2025

Researchers develop first laser 3D-printed total knee implant

Customized 3D-printed medical implants are becoming more common, and a new study has taken this technology to the next level.

3 Mar 2025

LabVantage Solutions unveils version 8.9 of its industry-leading LIMS platform to improve lab productivity and efficiency

LabVantage Solutions, Inc., the leading provider of laboratory informatics solutions and services, today announced the release of LabVantage 8.9, the latest iteration of its flagship laboratory information management system (LIMS), to deliver the most cutting-edge capabilities to laboratories worldwide.

3 Mar 2025

Engineered TIMPs show promise in fighting glioblastoma invasion

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on February 28, 2025, titled "Effect of TIMPs and their minimally engineered variants in blocking invasion and migration of brain cancer cells."

3 Mar 2025

Heart disease risk drops in walkable areas—but only when residents agree they’re walkable

Researchers found that perceived—but not objective—neighborhood walkability is linked to lower cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, while food environment showed no significant impact after adjustments.

3 Mar 2025