Cryo-EM reveals fine structural details of human chromatin remodeler in action
Chromatin remodeling plays a vital role in gene regulation, affecting how DNA is accessed. Disruptions in this process can also lead to cancer and other diseases.
Study reveals nursing care gaps in Black-serving hospitals
A new study – just published in Nursing Research – has uncovered concerning disparities in patient outcomes, specifically related to nursing care, within hospitals that predominantly serve Black communities.
New approach to combat influenza and herpes with bean-based gum
In today's interconnected world, infectious diseases pose an escalating threat, as demonstrated by the coronavirus pandemic and outbreaks of H1N1, SARS, Ebola, Zika, and H5N1 (bird flu) viruses-all of which…
Study: Rural cancer patients cross state lines for specialized care
In a federally funded study, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) found that 7% of Medicare patients cross state borders for cancer care, and…
Women with pre-eclampsia face early onset of cardiovascular risk factors
Women who have experienced pre-eclampsia have accelerated accumulation of cardiovascular (CV) risk factors compared with women who had pregnancies without pre-eclampsia according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology…
Early warning signs may help prevent sudden arrhythmic death syndrome
Recognizing and detecting the signs that commonly precede sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) may help to prevent premature deaths, according to research presented today at ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025, a…
Innovative oral vaccine strategy combats intestinal pathogens
The issue of intestinal bacteria is a complex one. On the one hand, we are dependent on the microorganisms because they are the ones that digest the food in our…
Breakthrough in scalable nanoparticle manufacturing for cancer treatment
Polymer-coated nanoparticles loaded with therapeutic drugs show significant promise for cancer treatment, including ovarian cancer.
Swedish study highlights prevalence of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders
Out of 206 fourth-grade students, 19 met criteria for fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. This was found in a pilot study conducted at the University of Gothenburg.
Your phone might be the reason you can’t sleep
Researchers investigate whether screen use in bed, particularly social media use, affects sleep as compared to other screen-based activities in students.