New genome editing tools unlock possibilities for precision medicine

by Stephan Wiegand,Dresden University of TechnologyDesign of ZFDs for the loxF8 genomic locus. a, Genomic sequences flanking loxF8. Binding sites of the designed ZFDs upstream (orange, ZFL1–2) a

Updated on: April 23,2024

New genome editing tools unlock possibilities for precision medicine

by Stephan Wiegand,Dresden University of TechnologyDesign of ZFDs for the loxF8 genomic locus. a, Genomic sequences flanking loxF8. Binding sites of the designed ZFDs upstream (orange, ZFL1–2) a

Updated on:April 23,2024

White house could punish big pharma's high prices by removing patents

by Dennis ThompsonThe Biden administration is flexing some federal muscle in its push for lower drug prices, warning pharmaceutical companies that it might use its authority to cancel patent protectio

Updated on: January 26,2024

White house could punish big pharma's high prices by removing patents

by Dennis ThompsonThe Biden administration is flexing some federal muscle in its push for lower drug prices, warning pharmaceutical companies that it might use its authority to cancel patent protectio

Updated on:January 26,2024

The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on th

Updated on: March 27,2024

The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants

by Graciela Gutierrez,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou have your mother's eyes and your father's smile, but genetics is much more than just what's on th

Updated on:March 27,2024

Parkinson's disease clinical trial tests exercise regimen to improve movement

MAY 17, 2023by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityLinda Cherney demonstrates an OHSU training protocol designed to improve the ability to turn for people with Parkinson’s diseas

Updated on: March 25,2024

Parkinson's disease clinical trial tests exercise regimen to improve movement

MAY 17, 2023by Erik Robinson,Oregon Health & Science UniversityLinda Cherney demonstrates an OHSU training protocol designed to improve the ability to turn for people with Parkinson’s diseas

Updated on:March 25,2024

AI Model for Estimating Pulmonary Function from Chest X-rays

Updated on: July 17,2024

AI Model for Estimating Pulmonary Function from Chest X-rays

Updated on:July 17,2024

Novel pancreatic cancer organoids show promise for effective screening of anticancer drugs

byUniversity of TokyoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113420Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), that arises from pancreatic epithelial c

Updated on: January 26,2024

Novel pancreatic cancer organoids show promise for effective screening of anticancer drugs

byUniversity of TokyoGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.113420Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), that arises from pancreatic epithelial c

Updated on:January 26,2024

Pharmacologic restraint used in 3 percent of pediatric mental health admissions

by Elana GotkineThe use of pharmacologic restraints occurs in 3 percent of hospitalizations for children admitted with a primary mental health diagnosis, according to a study published online Dec. 11

Updated on: January 26,2024

Pharmacologic restraint used in 3 percent of pediatric mental health admissions

by Elana GotkineThe use of pharmacologic restraints occurs in 3 percent of hospitalizations for children admitted with a primary mental health diagnosis, according to a study published online Dec. 11

Updated on:January 26,2024

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model

Updated on: March 27,2024

A more realistic artificial skin may lead to medical advances

by Laurel Hamers,University of OregonA 3D printer making the extremely fine strands used to create a new generation of artificial skin. Credit: University of OregonA new bioengineered skin model

Updated on:March 27,2024

SGLT-2 inhibitors show mixed results after heart attack

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile the composite of death and heart failure hospitalizations was not significantly reduced, empagliflozin may help reduce hea

Updated on: April 28,2024

SGLT-2 inhibitors show mixed results after heart attack

byAmerican College of CardiologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhile the composite of death and heart failure hospitalizations was not significantly reduced, empagliflozin may help reduce hea

Updated on:April 28,2024

Biological mechanism discovered that could lead to new treatments for neurological disorders and cancers

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe lab of Yongchao C. Ma, Ph.D., at Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & R

Updated on: April 06,2024

Biological mechanism discovered that could lead to new treatments for neurological disorders and cancers

by Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe lab of Yongchao C. Ma, Ph.D., at Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute at Ann & R

Updated on:April 06,2024

New implant and app enable patients to monitor bladder function

by Northwestern UniversityThe device wirelessly and continuously transmits data to a smartphone app, so users (and their physicians) can monitor bladder filling and function in real time. Credit:

Updated on: March 27,2024

New implant and app enable patients to monitor bladder function

by Northwestern UniversityThe device wirelessly and continuously transmits data to a smartphone app, so users (and their physicians) can monitor bladder filling and function in real time. Credit:

Updated on:March 27,2024

New wearable patch measures trace perspiration during activity and rest

byUniversity of TsukubaConceptual illustration portrays fully assembled patch securely affixed to skin's surface. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401947Resear

Updated on: July 05,2024

New wearable patch measures trace perspiration during activity and rest

byUniversity of TsukubaConceptual illustration portrays fully assembled patch securely affixed to skin's surface. Credit:Advanced Science(2024). DOI: 10.1002/advs.202401947Resear

Updated on:July 05,2024