The Human Cell Atlas goal of mapping every cell type in the human body to transform our knowledge of biology, infection and disease is a milestone step closer with four studies published in Science today.
May 12, 2022
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A protein that breast, lung and other cancers use to promote their spread—or metastasis—to the brain, has been identified by a team led by Weill Cornell Medicine and New York-Presbyterian investigators. The protein, CEMIP, ...
Nov 4, 2019
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A molecular "trick" that kept our ancient ancestors from starving may now be contributing to the obesity epidemic, a new study finds.
Jul 16, 2019
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Scientists have a developed a new technique to decipher how millions of individual cells are communicating with each other in miniature tumours grown in the lab, known as organoids, according to new research published in ...
Feb 17, 2020
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A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in the U.S. has developed an artificial-intelligence-based application for categorizing the degree of pain in patients suffering from osteoarthritis in their knees. ...
Sutures are used to close wounds and speed up the natural healing process, but they can also complicate matters by causing damage to soft tissues with their stiff fibers. To remedy the problem, researchers from Montreal have ...
Apr 7, 2021
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A new ultrasound method that can measure the level of tension in human tissue for the first time—a key indicator of disease—has been developed by researchers from the University of Sheffield.
Mar 10, 2023
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Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a deadly condition. The only available therapies can slow disease progression, but they are not a cure and often cause intolerable side effects. Patients diagnosed with the disease will ...
Oct 31, 2022
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The first time back to the gym after a long break usually results in sore muscles. Fortunately, the return trip a few days later—if it happens—is generally less painful.
Feb 8, 2016
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Memo to mature, health-minded vampires: You might want to consider limiting your treats to victims under age 30.
Aug 31, 2011
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