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Detecting Disease with Only a Single Molecule
“Right now, you need millions of molecules to detect diseases. We’re showing that it’s possible to get useful data from just a single molecule”
Research from second pig heart transplant provides new directions for xenotransplantation
Continuing significant advancements in the field of xenotransplantation, surgeon-scientists from the University of Maryland School of Medicine provided an extensive analysis on the second patient in the world to receive a genetically-modified pig organ.
Harnessing AI to Respond to the Global Threat of Antimicrobial Resistance
Can an artificial intelligence-based tool help bridge the critical gap in knowledge needed to develop AMR action plans?
How stress fuels allergic skin inflammation
Researchers investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms through which stress exacerbates immunoglobulin E cutaneous allergic inflammation.
International Team of Scientists Uses Blood Proteins as Biomarkers to More Accurately Predict Risk for Diseases
What researchers call “the largest proteomic study in the world” could lead to new clinical laboratory assays for determining genetic risk for multiple cancers
People Find Medical Test Results Hard to Understand, Increasing Overall Worry
The problem is that many medical reports aren’t written with patients in mind
Researchers enhance longevity of neural implants with protective coating
Neural implants contain integrated circuits (ICs) built on silicon. These implants need to be small and flexible to mimic circumstances inside the human body. However, the environment within the body is corrosive, which raises concerns about the durability of implantable silicon ICs
Does Drinking Coffee Prevent Head and Neck Cancers?
Meta-analysis of past studies suggests positive effect, calculating reduced risk of certain cancers for coffee and tea drinkers
Sleep deprivation inhibits the brain's ability to suppress unwanted memories
A new study has shown that sleep deprivation can inhibit the brain's ability to suppress unwanted memories and intrusive thoughts.
Aging may change some brain cells more than others
NIH-funded mouse study provides roadmap for how aging may alter brain cell genetic activity.
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