New gene-editing treatment extends lifespan in mice with prion disease
Researchers at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have developed a gene-editing treatment for prion disease that extends lifespan by about 50 percent in a mouse model of the…
Racism in obstetric care linked to higher blood pressure in mothers
Mothers of color who faced racism or microaggressions during obstetric care had higher blood pressure after delivering their babies compared to people of color who did not report racism during…
Ultrasensitive ctDNA detection improves risk prediction in early-stage lung cancer
Ultrasensitive ctDNA detection with NeXT Personal shows 81% sensitivity in early-stage lung adenocarcinoma, improving prognostic accuracy and therapy guidance.
CAR-NK cells offer safer, more accessible treatment for lymphoma
A new type of cell-based immunotherapy shows promise for B-cell lymphomas and - due to innovations in manufacturing - could make future cellular immunotherapies less expensive and more accessible to…
Study reveals how bile acids impact immunotherapy in liver cancer
Immunotherapy is a modern approach to cancer treatment that uses a patient's own immune system to help fight tumors.
I’m moving forward and facing the uncertainty of aging
It takes a lot of courage to grow old. I've come to appreciate this after conversations with hundreds of older adults over the past eight years for nearly 200 "Navigating…
Midwives blame California rules for hampering birth centers amid maternity care crisis
Jessie Mazar squeezed the grab handle in her husband's pickup and groaned as contractions struck her during the 90-minute drive from her home in rural northeastern California to the closest…
Overcoming limitations of traditional CVD drugs
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) pose a significant threat to human health due to the high mortality and morbidity rates. Traditional drugs often…
Study uncovers mechanism for cognitive improvement in dementia
A University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) study proves that the WIN55.212-2 drug protects the brain and reverses the initial cognitive damage caused by dementia, and explains how it works
Uncovering the neurobiological mechanisms of delta opioid receptor agonists
The global burden of anxiety- and depression-related disorders is on the rise. While multiple drugs have been developed to treat these conditions, current medications have several limitations, including slow action…