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Medical imaging breakthroughs aim to bring the invisible to light

Medical imaging breakthroughs aim to bring the invisible to light

by Valérie Geneux,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneSpinal cord fMRI. Credit: EPFL—CC-BY-SA 4.0Medical imaging technology—such as MRI, ultrasound and X-ray—is gaining in power and precisio

Medical imaging breakthroughs aim to bring the invisible to light

by Valérie Geneux,Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneSpinal cord fMRI. Credit: EPFL—CC-BY-SA 4.0Medical imaging technology—such as MRI, ultrasound and X-ray—is gaining in power and precisio
Study of type 2 diabetes medications show differences in medication acceptance, quality-of-life, insulin secretion

Study of type 2 diabetes medications show differences in medication acceptance, quality-of-life, insulin secretion

byLouisiana State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes affects more than 1 in 10—or more than 38 million—Americans. People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar levels in the n

Study of type 2 diabetes medications show differences in medication acceptance, quality-of-life, insulin secretion

byLouisiana State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes affects more than 1 in 10—or more than 38 million—Americans. People with diabetes who keep their blood sugar levels in the n
Doctors urge refrigerating acne creams to reduce cancer risk

Doctors urge refrigerating acne creams to reduce cancer risk

by Anna Edney, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome dermatologists are recommending that people refrigerate benzoyl peroxide products such as Proactiv and Clearasil after an independent

Doctors urge refrigerating acne creams to reduce cancer risk

by Anna Edney, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSome dermatologists are recommending that people refrigerate benzoyl peroxide products such as Proactiv and Clearasil after an independent
Super permeable wearable electronics developed for stable, long-term biosignal monitoring

Super permeable wearable electronics developed for stable, long-term biosignal monitoring

by Michael Gibb,City University of Hong KongThe permeable wearable electronics developed by the team for long-term biosignal monitoring. Credit: City University of Hong KongSuper wearable electr

Super permeable wearable electronics developed for stable, long-term biosignal monitoring

by Michael Gibb,City University of Hong KongThe permeable wearable electronics developed by the team for long-term biosignal monitoring. Credit: City University of Hong KongSuper wearable electr
Liver fibrosis 'off switch' discovered in mice

Liver fibrosis 'off switch' discovered in mice

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis can injure the liver, often leading to a buildup of collagen and scar tissue. Understanding thi

Liver fibrosis 'off switch' discovered in mice

by University of California - San DiegoCredit: CC0 Public DomainChronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis can injure the liver, often leading to a buildup of collagen and scar tissue. Understanding thi
Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat

Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat
Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—

Drug combo marks advance against bladder cancer

by Ernie MundellA cancer drug duo more than doubled the survival of people battling the most common form of advanced bladder cancer, trial results show.Patients who took a combo of meds called EV+P—
Researchers uncover unexpected molecular pattern in fragile X syndrome

Researchers uncover unexpected molecular pattern in fragile X syndrome

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.019Researchers have found new disrupted genes and an unexpected molecula

Researchers uncover unexpected molecular pattern in fragile X syndrome

byPerelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaCredit:Cell(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2023.11.019Researchers have found new disrupted genes and an unexpected molecula
Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1

Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaA chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate

Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1

by Emily Caldwell,The Ohio State UniversityHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaA chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate
Transdifferentiation with RNA sequencing aids diagnosis of genetic disorders

Transdifferentiation with RNA sequencing aids diagnosis of genetic disorders

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have tested the feasibility of using human cell transdifferentiation with RNA

Transdifferentiation with RNA sequencing aids diagnosis of genetic disorders

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have tested the feasibility of using human cell transdifferentiation with RNA
Study finds antibiotics combat gut bacteria that contribute to the pathogenesis of COVID-19

Study finds antibiotics combat gut bacteria that contribute to the pathogenesis of COVID-19

byWileyChest images of completely vaccinated sick moderate patients with SARS-CoV-2. Panel A-D: Four cases of vaccinated patients with pneumonia, no previous antibiotic use before hospital admis

Study finds antibiotics combat gut bacteria that contribute to the pathogenesis of COVID-19

byWileyChest images of completely vaccinated sick moderate patients with SARS-CoV-2. Panel A-D: Four cases of vaccinated patients with pneumonia, no previous antibiotic use before hospital admis