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Snake antivenom serum proves to be three times more effective than the standard one
In Brazil, a group of researchers from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP) and the Butantan Institute have developed a new version of the antibothropic serum that is three times more effective than the version ...
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Porcupine inhibition represents a promising treatment for sclerosteosis patients
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has identified porcupine inhibition—a strategy that blocks a key bone-related signaling pathway (Wnt)—as a promising pharmacological treatment for severe sclerosteosis.
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Studying how seals adapt to extreme environments could lead to benefits in human reproductive health
Wild animals that have acquired adaptations to maximize their reproductive output in some of the world's most extreme conditions may provide answers to some of the most pressing problems in the field of human reproductive ...
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Pfizer ends testing of obesity pill after possible liver injury
Pfizer has stopped developing a once-daily pill to treat obesity after a person in a clinical trial showed signs of a possible liver injury.
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FDA OKs trial of pig livers as dialysis-like treatment for liver failure
U.S. researchers will soon test whether livers from a gene-edited pig could treat people with sudden liver failure—by temporarily filtering their blood so their own organ can rest and maybe heal.
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Crafting artificial skin from fish-based hydrogels
The skin is the largest organ in the human body. It makes up about 15% of our body weight and protects us from pathogens, dehydration and temperature extremes. Skin diseases are therefore more than just unpleasant—they ...
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FDA announces plan to phase out some animal testing
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is shifting away from animal testing in the development of monoclonal antibody therapies and other drugs, favoring more effective, human-relevant methods.
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New CONSORT reporting guidelines released
An updated set of guidelines to improve transparency and clarity in the reporting of randomized controlled trials have been published. The CONSORT (Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials) 2025 statement provides a minimum ...
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Modified antibody fragment blocks fertilization, paving way for nonhormonal contraceptive
A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows how a small antibody fragment can block fertilization by targeting a key protein on the surface of the egg. This discovery brings a nonhormonal contraceptive one step closer to ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Review reveals significant gaps in the clinical rating scales used to assess pain in newborns
A Cochrane review reveals significant gaps in the clinical rating scales used to assess pain in newborn babies, highlighting the urgent need for improved tools and global collaboration. The review is published in Cochrane ...
Apr 13, 2025
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New strategy may enable cancer monitoring from blood tests alone
A new, error-corrected method for detecting cancer from blood samples is much more sensitive and accurate than prior methods and may be useful for monitoring disease status in patients following treatment, according to a ...
Apr 12, 2025
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First participant with Down syndrome joins Alzheimer's prevention trial
Researchers have dosed the first participant in a clinical trial of an investigational medicine designed to lower the amount of amyloid precursor protein (APP) for the potential treatment of Alzheimer's disease (AD), which ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Research reveals gender gap in trauma whole blood transfusions
Traumatically injured women are considerably less likely to receive whole blood transfusions within the first four hours of injury compared to men, despite whole blood being associated with reduced mortality in both women ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Lab-grown meat: You may find it icky, but it could drive forward medical research
Lab-grown meat causes heated debates. Proponents see benefits for the climate and animal welfare. Opponents worry about a Frankenstein food they regard as risky and unnatural. Whatever your opinion, the technology underpinning ...
Apr 11, 2025
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VA research stalls under hiring freeze
One hundred years ago, scientific research began at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, eventually yielding discoveries like the implantable pacemaker, the nicotine patch and the concept of a CT scan.
Apr 11, 2025
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Neural stem cells outside the brain: Discovery opens new paths for regenerative medicine
For decades, scientists assumed that neural stem cells (NSCs) only occur in the brain and spinal cord. A new international study, led by Hans Schöler of the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Biomedicine in Münster, has ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Data-driven map shows local economic impact of cuts to federal funding for health research
In the wake of sweeping cuts to federal funding for scientific research, including a proposal to reduce support for medical research nationwide, an interdisciplinary team of academic researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Europe's population is adapting better to cold than to heat, study shows
A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal) has shown that Europe has adapted better to low temperatures than to high temperatures over the last two decades.
Apr 9, 2025
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Starch-based microplastics linked to health issues in mouse study
Wear and tear on plastic products releases small to nearly invisible plastic particles, which could impact people's health when consumed or inhaled. To make these particles biodegradable, researchers created plastics from ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Novel compounds target dual enzymes to combat hormone-resistant breast cancer
Researchers have found new compounds that could be used to treat a common breast cancer that can be resistant to hormone therapies.
Apr 9, 2025
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Honey's healing power: Review highlights therapeutic properties for wounds
It's a remedy that dates back to Pharaohs—one that doctors still use today to treat certain acute and chronic wounds, although in a different form than ancient Egyptian physicians knew.
Apr 9, 2025
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Novel drug compound offers safer alternative for pain relief by targeting specific receptors
University of Florida scientists have helped identify a novel drug compound that selectively activates pain-altering receptors in the body, offering a potentially safer alternative to conventional pain medications.
Apr 8, 2025
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Mimicking embryonic growth: Placental IL1α under hypoxia dramatically enhances liver organoid growth
Organoids are made to model human organs and are promising for research and therapy, but there are limitations to their growth and function. A recent study by researchers at The University of Tokyo found that placenta-derived ...
Apr 8, 2025
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GLP-1 receptor agonist diabetes medications linked to reduced dementia risk
Two undergraduate medicine students at University of Galway have led a major study examining how cardioprotective glucose-lowering therapies—medications that lower blood sugar and reduce the risk of heart disease in people ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Federal funding cuts would 'decimate' medical research, expert warns
Federal cuts to funding could "decimate" medical research in the United States, delaying cures and costing countless lives, according to a leader in cancer research.
Apr 8, 2025
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