Medical research
Developing treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
She's a biologist investigating microbial genomics. He studies protein structures using electron microscopy. Put them together and their research opens doors.
Jun 6, 2011
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Medical research
Scientists discover way to amp up power of killer T cells
Researchers with UCLA's Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered a way to amp up the power of killer T-cells, called CD8 cells, making them more functional for longer periods of time and boosting their ability ...
May 10, 2011
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Model simulates risk of infection with West Nile virus in Germany
Biogeography researchers at the University of Bayreuth have developed the first model that simulates the spatial and temporal risk of West Nile virus infection in resident birds, migratory birds and humans in Germany. In ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Deep learning approach enhances HER2 scoring in breast cancer
The human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is a critical protein in the growth of cancer cells, and its expression level is a vital indicator of breast cancer aggressiveness. Traditionally, HER2 status is assessed ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Health informatics
Researchers develop GPT-4-based simulator for biomedical research
The artificial intelligence (AI) model GPT-4, known from its application in ChatGPT, shows impressive capabilities in biomedical research and can be used in many ways for simulations. A simulator developed at MedUni Vienna ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Team reveals why new tuberculosis vaccine induces a stronger, longer response than the conventional vaccine
Researchers from the Butantan Institute and collaborators are developing a more potent version of the BCG vaccine that protects against tuberculosis. While the conventional immunizer reduced infection by 90% in experiments ...
Jul 3, 2024
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Medical economics
Q&A: To solve the nursing shortage, researcher proposes government funding fix
Health economist Olga Yakusheva, a professor at the University of Michigan School of Nursing, believes that current government reimbursement models incentivize hospitals to cut nursing jobs to save money.
May 29, 2024
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Pediatrics
Machine learning algorithm could offer urologists a 'crystal ball' for predicting VUR
Hydronephrosis is a common congenital anomaly that is increasingly identified during prenatal ultrasound. Although ultrasound is also the first-line test to screen for hydronephrosis in infants, it is poor at determining ...
Apr 5, 2024
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Medications
Existing drugs may hinder the development of bone metastasis in breast cancer patients
Researchers at Tel Aviv University developed a new therapeutic strategy based on existing medications to inhibit bone metastasis in breast cancer patients. Using both an animal model and tissue samples from patients in Israel ...
Apr 2, 2024
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Ophthalmology
Progress in the diagnosis of systemic diseases based on ophthalmic imaging artificial intelligence technology
The eye is a unique window to overall health. Its associated medical imaging has great characteristics, such as being non-invasive, convenient, and rich in information, which offers significant potential for developing new ...
Mar 22, 2024
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