Scientists develop safer CAR T-cell strategy for treating lymphomas
In the treatment of aggressive lymphomas and blood cancer (leukaemia), so-called chimeric antigen receptor T cells (CAR T cells) are increasingly being used.
Amputees regain temperature sensation with new prosthetic technology
Sensory feedback is important for amputees to be able to explore and interact with their environment. Now, researchers have developed a device that allows amputees to sense and respond to…
Reducing diabetes medication costs can be one step toward improving health outcomes
A new study led by researchers at the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute has found that reducing out-of-pocket costs for patients with diabetes, especially those considered low income, can be…
Nutritional epigenetics education reduces ultra-processed food intake in parents of children with autism and ADHD
In a recent publication released by PubMed, American scientists led by Dr. Dufault at the Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, reported the results of a clinical trial in which…
Immune system in the blood of Alzheimer’s patients found to be epigenetically altered
A new Northwestern Medicine study has found the immune system in the blood of Alzheimer's patients is epigenetically altered.
Small ultrasound sticker can monitor the stiffness of internal organs
MIT engineers have developed a small ultrasound sticker that can monitor the stiffness of organs deep inside the body.
Report: Primary care doctor shortage threatens New Jersey residents
A shortage of primary-care doctors endangers United States residents in general and New Jerseyans in particular, according to a report co-authored by Alfred Tallia, chair of the Department of Family…
IPIAD augments standard therapy for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma
A new research perspective was published in Oncoscience (Volume 11) on February 7, 2024, entitled, "IPIAD- an augmentation regimen added to standard treatment of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma using already-marketed repurposed…
Fungicide resistance: A global threat to human, animal, and plant health
Fungi can cause disease in both humans, animals, and plants. Every year, 1.5 million people die from fungal infections, and fungal attacks in food crops threaten food production.
Large Language Models promise to revolutionize neuroscience research
The past year has seen major advances in Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT. The ability of these models to interpret and produce human text sources (and other sequence…