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Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients
The new material, designed to mimic the natural behaviour of blood vessels, could allow for safer use of blood-contacting devices, especially in cases where blood clots are a significant concern.
The Winners of Evident Image of the Year
The winners of the Evident Image of the Year awards have been announced, a competition that recognizes the world’s best scientific microscopic imaging.
Researchers reverse liver disease in mice with gene therapy
MASH is a severe liver disease associated with obesity and type 2 diabetes that affects more than 40 million people. Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona researchers have reversed MASH (metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis) in mouse models.
Cracking the Code of DNA Circles in Cancer Uncovers Potential Therapy
A trio of research papers from Stanford Medicine researchers and their international collaborators transforms scientists’ understanding of how small DNA circles—until recently dismissed as inconsequential—are major drivers of many types of human cancers.
Study highlights air pollution as key environmental factor in autism risk
Gene-environment interactions with air pollutants may play critical role in increasing ASD prevalence.
Fossil Fuel Emissions Hit Record High in 2024
Projections place CO2 emissions at 37.4 billion tons, up 0.8 percent from 2023
Pathology Laboratory Cuts Lead to Worker Walkout in Australia
Underfunding of clinical laboratories has led to similar worker walkouts in multiple Australasian nations
Once again, cuts in government spending on pathology services has forced healthcare workers to walk off the job in Australia. This is in line with other pathology doctor and clinical laboratory workers strikes in New Zealand and other Australasian nations over the past few years.
High Levels of Omega-3, Omega-6 May Protect Against Cancer
In addition to lowering your cholesterol, keeping your brain healthy and improving mental health, new research from the University of Georgia suggests omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may help ward off a variety of cancers.
New study links circadian gene variants to winter depression
Findings suggest that PER3 gene variants prevent adrenal adaptation to winter daylight, leading to serotonin disruption and depression-like behaviors.
Vaccine shows promise against aggressive breast cancer
Clinical trial targeted recurrence of hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer.