Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

by Liad Hollender, Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownHuman rectal-tumor cells (pink) are tested for radio-sensitivity using a zebrafish avatar. Credit: Bruna Costa & Rita Fior. Champalimaud Centr

Updated on: December 22,2023 19

Zebrafish 'avatars' can help decide who should receive radiotherapy treatment

by Liad Hollender, Champalimaud Centre for the UnknownHuman rectal-tumor cells (pink) are tested for radio-sensitivity using a zebrafish avatar. Credit: Bruna Costa & Rita Fior. Champalimaud Centr

Updated on:December 22,2023 19

New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments, study suggests

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityTwo-way sensitivity analysis of the sensitivity and specificity of procalcitonin. Base case values are indicated in red. ISI = IntelliSep Index. Cred

Updated on: January 07,2024 8

New test for sepsis could save lives in emergency departments, study suggests

by Aaron Wagner,Pennsylvania State UniversityTwo-way sensitivity analysis of the sensitivity and specificity of procalcitonin. Base case values are indicated in red. ISI = IntelliSep Index. Cred

Updated on:January 07,2024 8

Research finds amino acid D-alanine could be key to healthy sleep and blood sugar

byOsaka UniversityD-Alanine maintains circadian rhythm and its related physical conditions for health. Credit: Tomonori KimuraOnly recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building block

Updated on: December 26,2023 9

Research finds amino acid D-alanine could be key to healthy sleep and blood sugar

byOsaka UniversityD-Alanine maintains circadian rhythm and its related physical conditions for health. Credit: Tomonori KimuraOnly recently was it discovered that amino acids, the building block

Updated on:December 26,2023 9

PNAS | AlphaFold2 combined with supercomputing accelerates biophysical discoveries

The authors deployed APACE on the Delta and Polaris supercomputers and quantified its performance in accurate protein structure prediction using four typical proteins (6AWO, 6OAN, 7MEZ, and 6D6U). Utilizing up to 300 combinations distributed across 200 NV

Updated on: September 21,2024 0

PNAS | AlphaFold2 combined with supercomputing accelerates biophysical discoveries

The authors deployed APACE on the Delta and Polaris supercomputers and quantified its performance in accurate protein structure prediction using four typical proteins (6AWO, 6OAN, 7MEZ, and 6D6U). Utilizing up to 300 combinations distributed across 200 NV

Updated on:September 21,2024 0

Scientists' discovery could reduce dependence on animals for vital anticoagulant drug

byRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeparin, the world's most widely used blood thinner, is used during procedures ranging from kidney dialysis to open heart s

Updated on: March 28,2024 0

Scientists' discovery could reduce dependence on animals for vital anticoagulant drug

byRensselaer Polytechnic InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainHeparin, the world's most widely used blood thinner, is used during procedures ranging from kidney dialysis to open heart s

Updated on:March 28,2024 0

Researchers outline AI blueprint to help tackle antimicrobial resistance on a global scale

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00221-2Researchers from the University of Liverpool have outlined a framework for artifici

Updated on: December 30,2023 18

Researchers outline AI blueprint to help tackle antimicrobial resistance on a global scale

byUniversity of LiverpoolCredit:The Lancet Digital Health(2023). DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(23)00221-2Researchers from the University of Liverpool have outlined a framework for artifici

Updated on:December 30,2023 18

FDA approves first test to spot folks at high risk of opioid use disorder

by Dennis ThompsonA newly approved test can determine whether a person has a genetically driven risk of becoming addicted to opioids.The AvertDtest, the first of its kind, uses a DNA sample swab

Updated on: December 26,2023 11

FDA approves first test to spot folks at high risk of opioid use disorder

by Dennis ThompsonA newly approved test can determine whether a person has a genetically driven risk of becoming addicted to opioids.The AvertDtest, the first of its kind, uses a DNA sample swab

Updated on:December 26,2023 11

Two more heartburn meds recalled due to possible carcinogen

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications—including generic forms of Zantac—because the pills might contain small amounts

Updated on: December 22,2023 21

Two more heartburn meds recalled due to possible carcinogen

(HealthDay)—The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is adding to a list of recalled lots of popular heartburn medications—including generic forms of Zantac—because the pills might contain small amounts

Updated on:December 22,2023 21

Printing pills with a 3D printer

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergSebastian-Paul Kopp, who is a doctoral candidate at FAU and the blz, is responsible for the project for 3D printing of medication. Credit: Max G

Updated on: January 05,2024 13

Printing pills with a 3D printer

byFriedrich–Alexander University Erlangen–NurnbergSebastian-Paul Kopp, who is a doctoral candidate at FAU and the blz, is responsible for the project for 3D printing of medication. Credit: Max G

Updated on:January 05,2024 13

Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak

by Keely Larson, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA food poisoning outbreak that killed two people and sickened 51, stemming from a Montana restaurant, has highlighted just how little

Updated on: December 26,2023 20

Mysterious morel mushrooms at center of food poisoning outbreak

by Keely Larson, KFF Health NewsCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA food poisoning outbreak that killed two people and sickened 51, stemming from a Montana restaurant, has highlighted just how little

Updated on:December 26,2023 20

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

In a recent study published in theNatureJournal, researchers described a new method to safely release deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) trapped inside the ancient tooth and bone artifacts, which

Updated on: November 23,2023 17

Study describes a novel, non-destructive method to extract DNA from ancient bone and tooth artifacts

In a recent study published in theNatureJournal, researchers described a new method to safely release deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) trapped inside the ancient tooth and bone artifacts, which

Updated on:November 23,2023 17

Apoptotic cells play key role in hair follicle regression

A new research paper was published inOncotarget'sVolume 14 on October 19, 2023, entitled, "Apoptotic cells may drive cell death in hair follicles during their regression cycle.&qu

Updated on: October 28,2023 13

Apoptotic cells play key role in hair follicle regression

A new research paper was published inOncotarget'sVolume 14 on October 19, 2023, entitled, "Apoptotic cells may drive cell death in hair follicles during their regression cycle.&qu

Updated on:October 28,2023 13