99

Breakthroughs
Sub Categories on Breakthroughs
Latest Articles
Three-dimensional model sheds light into the synergy between cell microenvironment and cancer stem cells

Three-dimensional model sheds light into the synergy between cell microenvironment and cancer stem cells

The fight against deadly forms of brain cancer, such as glioblastoma, could soon benefit from a major breakthrough, thanks to A*STAR researchers. The team has found a new link between cancer cell grow

Three-dimensional model sheds light into the synergy between cell microenvironment and cancer stem cells

The fight against deadly forms of brain cancer, such as glioblastoma, could soon benefit from a major breakthrough, thanks to A*STAR researchers. The team has found a new link between cancer cell grow
Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy

Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy

byWashington University School of MedicineRed and green lines represent new bone in this image of a normal mouse bone. Exposure to chemotherapy and radiation during cancer treatment leads to bon

Investigational drugs block bone loss in mice receiving chemotherapy

byWashington University School of MedicineRed and green lines represent new bone in this image of a normal mouse bone. Exposure to chemotherapy and radiation during cancer treatment leads to bon
Cost cutting may be behind high levels of lead in recalled applesauce products

Cost cutting may be behind high levels of lead in recalled applesauce products

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating whether or not the cinnamon used in applesauce pouches that have been tied to high lead levels in chil

Cost cutting may be behind high levels of lead in recalled applesauce products

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration is currently investigating whether or not the cinnamon used in applesauce pouches that have been tied to high lead levels in chil
Advances and challenges in gene therapy for rare diseases

Advances and challenges in gene therapy for rare diseases

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncThis stylistic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a chromosome (right). The chromosome is X-shaped because it is di

Advances and challenges in gene therapy for rare diseases

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncThis stylistic diagram shows a gene in relation to the double helix structure of DNA and to a chromosome (right). The chromosome is X-shaped because it is di
Harnessing AI: Early Heart Failure Detection through Chest X-Rays

Harnessing AI: Early Heart Failure Detection through Chest X-Rays

Heart failure is a critical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Early identification of structural changes in the heart can significantly improve patient outcomes.

Harnessing AI: Early Heart Failure Detection through Chest X-Rays

Heart failure is a critical condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Early identification of structural changes in the heart can significantly improve patient outcomes.
Exploring complement system response to adeno-associated virus vector gene therapy

Exploring complement system response to adeno-associated virus vector gene therapy

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent clinical trials utilizing high doses of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors have highlighted a new challenge to AAV gene tra

Exploring complement system response to adeno-associated virus vector gene therapy

by Kathryn Ryan,Mary Ann Liebert, IncCredit: CC0 Public DomainRecent clinical trials utilizing high doses of adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors have highlighted a new challenge to AAV gene tra
FDA inspectors find lead levels in tainted applesauce 2,000 times higher than proposed standards

FDA inspectors find lead levels in tainted applesauce 2,000 times higher than proposed standards

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors have found levels of toxic lead 2,000 times higher than proposed standards in cinnamon samples gathered at a facility

FDA inspectors find lead levels in tainted applesauce 2,000 times higher than proposed standards

by Physician's Briefing StaffThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspectors have found levels of toxic lead 2,000 times higher than proposed standards in cinnamon samples gathered at a facility
Anti-aging drug rapamycin found to improve immune function through endolysosomes

Anti-aging drug rapamycin found to improve immune function through endolysosomes

by Max Planck SocietyRapamycin is one of the most promising anti-aging substances to date. Rapamycin is named after "Rapa Nui," the local translation for the Easter Islands, where the a

Anti-aging drug rapamycin found to improve immune function through endolysosomes

by Max Planck SocietyRapamycin is one of the most promising anti-aging substances to date. Rapamycin is named after "Rapa Nui," the local translation for the Easter Islands, where the a
Circadian rhythms can influence drugs' effectiveness

Circadian rhythms can influence drugs' effectiveness

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPrimary human hepatocytes display a circadian rhythm in culture. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm9281Giving

Circadian rhythms can influence drugs' effectiveness

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyPrimary human hepatocytes display a circadian rhythm in culture. Credit:Science Advances(2024). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adm9281Giving
Dexmedetomidine cuts incidence of postpartum depression after C-section

Dexmedetomidine cuts incidence of postpartum depression after C-section

by Elana GotkineFor women with prenatal depression undergoing cesarean delivery, dexmedetomidine reduces the incidence of positive postpartum depression (PPD) screening, according to a studypubl

Dexmedetomidine cuts incidence of postpartum depression after C-section

by Elana GotkineFor women with prenatal depression undergoing cesarean delivery, dexmedetomidine reduces the incidence of positive postpartum depression (PPD) screening, according to a studypubl