Can AI be used to help in suicide prevention? Exploring technology in the mental health space From diagnosing cancers to the development of new drugs, artificial intelligence is helping reshape health care in transformative ways. Jul 17, 2024 0 38
New study finds cell donor's socioeconomic status shapes cancer treatment outcomes A research team led by the University of Minnesota Medical School demonstrated that the socioeconomic status (SES) of cell donors affects the health outcomes of blood cancer patients who underwent hematopoietic cell transplantation ... Jul 17, 2024 0 50
Distinct signaling pathway identified as key driver for epithelial cancer development A distinct signaling pathway called TNF-α drives the transformation of epithelial cells into aggressive tumor cells. During cancer progression, cells activate their own TNF-α program and become invasive. This finding could ... Jul 17, 2024 0 44
New gene therapy for muscular dystrophy offers hope A new gene therapy treatment for Duchenne muscular dystrophy shows promise of not only arresting the decline of the muscles of those affected by this inherited genetic disease, but perhaps, in the future, repairing those ... Jul 17, 2024 0 99
Immune cells monitor blood platelet maturation in bone marrow, researchers discover Platelets play an essential role in wound healing. Underproduction can cause devastating bleeding, while overproduction increases the deadly risk of thromboses. Maintaining a constant level of platelets in the blood (homeostasis) ... Jul 17, 2024 0 32
Calcium, zinc intake tied to lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy People with higher intakes of calcium and zinc before pregnancy appear to have a significantly lower risk for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), according to research presented during NUTRITION 2024, the annual meeting ... Jul 17, 2024 0 27
Scientists define new type of memory loss in older adults Researchers at Mayo Clinic have established new criteria for a memory-loss syndrome in older adults that specifically impacts the brain's limbic system. It can often be mistaken for Alzheimer's disease. The good news: Limbic-predominant ... Jul 17, 2024 0 144
Boost in infant genetics research could change lives, say researchers Investment in research into genetics could dramatically improve educational policies and understanding of parenting in ways that could help all children, according to a new paper led by the University of Surrey. Jul 17, 2024 0 29
Scientists develop first bone marrow model that supports human stem cells Scientists have created the first bioengineered bone marrow model that can support the type of human stem cells that are crucial for bone marrow transplants and in vitro study work. Jul 17, 2024 0 73
Grad student uses animation to create an online community for abuse survivors Nitya Mehrotra uses her skills as an animator to create more than just art—she's building a community. Jul 17, 2024 0 14