New chromatin tracing method unlocks DNA looping process in high resolution
Among the many marvels of life is the cell's ability to divide and thus enable organisms to grow and renew themselves.
Novel long-acting contraceptive implant can be delivered through tiny needles
Mass General Brigham and MIT investigators have developed a long-acting contraceptive implant that can be delivered through tiny needles to minimize patient discomfort and increase the likelihood of medication use.
New insights into how sleep reorganizes neuronal activity for better memory
Why is sleep so important for learning and memory? Neuroscientists from the Csicsvari group at the Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) provided new insight into this essential function…
Smell-based test taken at home could predict cognitive impairment in older adults
When it comes to early detection of cognitive impairment, a new study suggests that the nose knows. Researchers from Mass General Brigham developed olfactory tests-in which participants sniff odor labels…
Researchers develop TIM-3 decoy to enhance CAR-T therapy effectiveness for B-ALL tumors
B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) is a life-threatening and highly aggressive form of blood cancer. It is the most common childhood cancer, making up 35% of pediatric cancer cases, but…
Scientists uncover role of m6A in prostate cancer progression
Scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center and the University of Toronto have revealed how a tiny chemical modification in RNA, known as m6A, plays a critical role…
Long-term inhaled corticosteroids linked to increased health risks in COPD patients
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are commonly prescribed for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not recommended as first-line treatment unless patients have asthma/COPD overlap or frequent exacerbations.
Family-based approach to lifestyle interventions can reduce weight and cardiovascular risks
The PROgramme of Lifestyle Intervention in Families for Cardiovascular risk reduction (PROLIFIC) Study, conducted in India, aimed to assess whether a family-based approach to lifestyle interventions could improve weight management…
Continuous glucose monitors can optimize diabetic ketoacidosis management
Researchers show that using continuous glucose monitors can help measure glucose accurately during DKA and potentially prevent ICUs from being overwhelmed.
A pecan a day keeps bad cholesterol away
Daily consumption of 57g of pecans for 12 weeks improved cholesterol profiles and diet quality in adults at risk of cardiometabolic disease, without affecting vascular health. Replacing typical snacks with…