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Breakthrough Cancer Treatment Uses LED Light to Neutralize Cancer Cells, Sparing Healthy Ones
Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Porto in Portugal have developed a pioneering cancer treatment that uses LED light in conjunction with tin-based nanoflakes. This innovative approach effectively neutralizes cancer cells while protecting healthy cells, potentially eliminating the painful side effects of chemotherapy and other traditional treatments. The collaborative…
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New ‘Smart Insulin’ Could Revolutionize Type 1 Diabetes Treatment
In a promising development for people with Type 1 diabetes, researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have made significant strides in the creation of a lab-designed protein that can adeptly regulate blood sugar levels. This innovative protein combines the actions of insulin and glucagon into one molecule, potentially transforming the way diabetes is…
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Keto Diet Shows Promise in Protecting Brain Health: New Study
There may be a new way to protect brain energy and preserve cognitive function, and it could be as simple as changing what’s on your plate. Researchers at the University of Missouri are investigating the effects of a ketogenic diet in potentially preserving brain health and slowing cognitive decline, particularly for individuals at higher risk…
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New Study Reveals Stroller Running Lowers Injury Risk for Parents
Parents who take to the streets with a jogging stroller might be doing themselves a favor. A recent study by researchers from Penn State Berks has shown that running with a stroller significantly reduces the impact per step, lowering the potential risk for injuries. Although pushing a stroller during a run feels more demanding and…
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Researchers Develop New Tool to Enhance Genetic Testing Accuracy
Researchers at Texas Children’s Duncan Neurological Research Institute (NRI) and Baylor College of Medicine have developed a new tool designed to boost the accuracy of genetic testing. This innovation, which draws from local ancestry inference (LAI), marks a significant leap forward in personalized medicine, offering more precise diagnoses for diverse patient populations. The novel approach…
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Groundbreaking Study Finds Essential Bacteria Can Survive Space Travel Unharmed
A trailblazing study led by researchers from RMIT University has shown that Bacillus subtilis, a bacterium essential for human health, can endure the extreme conditions of a space launch and re-entry. This significant breakthrough holds promising implications for future space exploration missions and biotechnological advancements. As space agencies across the globe make plans to send…
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Researchers Unlock Secrets of Aging and Spatial Memory Decline
One of the first cognitive abilities to decline with age is our spatial memory, the mental map that helps us remember where we left our keys or parked our car. Scientists at Stanford Medicine, in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco, have discovered new insights into why this happens, comparing brain activity across…
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Scientists Discover New Antibiotic for IBD — and Use AI to Predict Its Effectiveness
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at McMaster University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have unveiled a novel antibiotic, enterololin, that targets inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including Crohn’s disease. Even more astonishing, they utilized a machine learning model to predict how the drug works, a pioneering achievement in the realm of artificial intelligence and medicine.…
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New Wearable Patch Reduces Alcohol and Drug Cravings, Study Finds
A new study led by Mass General Brigham researchers has unveiled a promising non-drug solution for managing substance use disorders (SUD). The research, published in JAMA Psychiatry, highlights the effectiveness of a wearable device that employs heart rate variability (HRV) biofeedback to mitigate stress, reduce cravings, and ultimately lower the risk of relapse in individuals…
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New Study Reveals Parkinson’s Disease ‘Trigger’ in Human Brain Tissue
In a pioneering breakthrough, scientists have directly visualized and quantified the protein clusters believed to initiate Parkinson’s disease, offering hope for new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to the world’s fastest-growing neurological disorder. These microscopic protein clusters, known as alpha-synuclein oligomers, have long been suspected of causing Parkinson’s disease but had eluded direct observation in human…
