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Deep learning AI model identifies first-of-its-kind biomarker of chronic stress
Using a deep learning AI model, researchers identified the first-of-its-kind biomarker of chronic stress detectable through routine imaging, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Pinprick blood test could detect disease 10 years before symptoms appear, study finds
The world’s largest study into key substances in the bloodstream has paved the way for a swathe of pinprick tests that can detect early signs of disease more than a decade before symptoms appear, researchers say.
Work on the tests follows the completion of a project by UK Biobank to measure the levels of nearly 250 different proteins, sugars, fats and other compounds in blood collected from half a million volunteers.
Your brain shows damage before your blood pressure even rises
Hypertension begins harming the brain surprisingly early, even before measurable blood pressure increases. Key cells related to blood vessels, signaling, and myelin maintenance begin aging prematurely and malfunctioning. These disruptions resemble early patterns seen in cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s.
‘They don’t have symptoms’: CAR-T therapies send autoimmune diseases into remission
Engineered immune cells are being used to successfully treat people with a range of debilitating autoimmune conditions, such as ulcerative colitis, rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Researchers say positive results from around a dozen studies over the past three years suggest CAR-T-cell therapy could eventually be used treat any disease in which the immune system attacks the body.
Blood Markers Linked to Post-Concussion Symptoms in Teens
Research shows that levels of certain biomarkers in the blood are associated with symptom severity during recovery from concussion in adolescents, with some significant differences between male and female patients.
UC San Diego Health Launches First US Blood Test for Testicular Cancer, Setting New Standard for Lab Diagnostics
This advance could potentially redefine diagnostic workflows, reduce reliance on imaging, and sharpen treatment decisions for a patient population that often faces both overtreatment and missed recurrences.
Innovative rapid molecular test detects major fungal infections in record time
Researchers have developed a multiplex real-time PCR test that swiftly and accurately detects three serious fungal infections—Histoplasmosis, Blastomycosis, and Coccidioidomycosis—bypassing traditional slow culture methods, thus enabling quicker diagnosis and treatment.
New insights into genetic causes of pregnancy loss unveiled
Two new studies presented at the Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) 2025 Annual Meeting & Expo provide some answers regarding the causes of recurrent pregnancy loss.
These studies both utilized a cutting-edge technique known as optical genome mapping, which allows researchers to study the structure of genomes at a very high resolution to detect abnormalities often missed by traditional genetic sequencing methods.
Toward security-aware portable sequencing
Portable genome sequencers are revolutionizing genomic research. However, their reliance on external systems introduces new vulnerabilities that threaten the security of these sequencers. Employing zero-trust principles throughout the sequencing workflow can enhance the security of portable sequencing technology.
Gallup Data Show Purpose Protects Against Burnout and Stress
The data show that only 11 percent of employees with a strong life purpose report regular burnout, compared with 52 percent among those with low purpose. Similarly, 11 percent of high-purpose employees report frequent stress, while nearly one in three (32 percent) of low-purpose employees experience stress on a regular basis.
These findings reinforce the connection between meaning and mental resilience—suggesting that purpose functions as a protective factor against emotional exhaustion.
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