New research sheds light on prostate cancer resistance mechanisms
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 1 in 8 men in the U.S. will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime.
AI matches pathologists in diagnosing celiac disease
A machine learning algorithm developed by Cambridge scientists was able to correctly identify in 97 cases out of 100 whether or not an individual had coeliac disease based on their…
AI helps sonographers detect fetal abnormalities faster during 20-week pregnancy scan
Artificial intelligence (AI) could help sonographers identify any abnormalities at the 20-week pregnancy screening scan almost twice as quickly, without reducing the accuracy or reliability of diagnoses, a new study…
Antibiotic exposure in infancy may boost Type 1 diabetes risk
Exposure to antibiotics during a key developmental window in infancy can stunt growth of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas and may boost risk of diabetes later in life, new research…
Milk as Medicine: Breast Milk Transforms Challenges into Triumphs
In 2010, a researcher was pouring over research data when he discovered something he thought was odd: His data showed that at 6 months of age, formula-fed babies born of…
Research finds potential ‘molecular mimics’ behind COVID-induced autoimmune disease
Scientists used advanced data analysis and machine learning to identify the viral proteins that may trigger autoimmune disorders such as type 1 diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
Study explores how sex chromosomes and hormones influence immune responses
Women have a higher proportion of key immune cells between puberty and menopause, which may be linked to the sex hormone estrogen and explain why they are less susceptible to…
High blood pressure can lead to structural changes in the kidneys
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna has investigated structural changes in kidneys of patients with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
Unraveling CD47’s role in bone fracture healing
Bone fracture healing is a highly coordinated process involving inflammation, fibrovascular formation, and mineralization.
Study uncovers surprising role for calcium in shaping life’s earliest molecular structures
A new study led by researchers at the Earth-Life Science Institute (ELSI) at Institute of Science Tokyo has uncovered a surprising role for calcium in shaping life's earliest molecular structures.