Food insecurity is a major driver of mental health challenges, study finds Food insecurity is a key driver of poor mental health in Hawaiʻi, according to a new study by University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa researchers. Feb 25, 2025 0 0
Experts publish consensus on alternative access for transaortic valve replacement The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) has published an expert consensus statement that provides interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, and heart teams with practical guidance for ... Feb 25, 2025 0 0
Neurons that process stimuli from the same eye form clusters in the mouse visual cortex For more than 50 years, it has been known that in the cerebral cortex of many mammals, neurons with the same function are grouped into columns. Now, for the first time, researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biological ... Feb 25, 2025 0 36
Gene therapy can improve vision in young children with AIPL1-associated retinal dystrophy Researchers from the NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre and University College London have found that gene therapy improved visual acuity and preserved retinal structure in young children with AIPL1-associated severe ... Feb 25, 2025 report 0 30
Understanding the world within: Study reveals new insights into phage–bacteria interactions in gut microbiome A world of microbes resides within the gut of every human being. This vast microbial community, the microbiome, which includes bacteria and viruses, has repeatedly demonstrated its ability to actively contribute to both health ... Feb 25, 2025 0 17
Novel tool enhances study of PTEN gene linked to cancer and autism A novel scientific method developed at Tel Aviv University promises to accelerate our understanding of the gene PTEN, a key player in cellular growth. This breakthrough will help scientists better understand how cells grow ... Feb 25, 2025 0 0
Men's immune response to brain protein may explain their higher rates of Parkinson's disease Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found a potential new target for treating Parkinson's disease. Their new research reveals how a protein in brain cells may drive Parkinson's onset—and offers a ... Feb 25, 2025 0 24
Magnetic microrobots remove blood clots from sheep iliac artery Researchers at the TechMed Center of the University of Twente and Radboud University Medical Center have removed blood clots with wireless magnetic robots. This innovation promises to transform treatment for life-threatening ... Feb 25, 2025 0 62
New target points to combination therapy for thwarting multidrug resistance in cancer treatment Multidrug resistance in cancer can be overcome by combining a drug that blocks a key enzyme with another anticancer drug, according to a study in preclinical models led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center. The ... Feb 25, 2025 0 10
The science behind ice baths and polar plunges—are they truly beneficial? For athletes, wellness enthusiasts and even casual gym-goers, the idea of plunging into an ice-cold bath after an intense workout has become increasingly popular. But beyond post-exercise recovery, the practice of cold immersion ... Feb 25, 2025 0 0
