How immune cells shape our earliest breaths
Study profiles the development of immune cells in human lungs during embryonic and fetal stages, revealing their influence on epithelial cell fate and lung development.
Study reveals burnout and professional dissatisfaction driving physicians to leave their practices
Study investigates the prevalence of burnout, professional fulfillment, and intention to leave among physicians, revealing significant variations based on gender, age, race, and specialty.
Phthalate exposure before conception linked to reduced fertility and hormonal imbalances in women
Study examines the impact of preconception phthalate exposure on women's reproductive health, revealing associations with reduced fecundability, hormonal changes, and increased oxidative stress and inflammation.
How Often Should I Check My Blood Sugar?
Medically reviewed by Anna Goldman, MD. If you’re using a blood glucose meter or glucometer (BGM) to manage your diabetes, checking your blood sugar is critical — and if you take…
Novel approach emerging for rescuing limbs at risk
Scientists identify a population of human progenitor cells that were 100% effective in mouse models at promoting new blood vessel growth and restoring normal blood flow in ischemic limbs at…
Why people with diabetes are more prone to respiratory risk
Research has revealed how, in diabetics, high levels of blood sugar disrupt the function of key cell subsets in the lungs that regulate the immune response. It also identifies a…
Catenane magic: Boosting protein stability and resilience with interlocking rings
This study is led by Prof. Wen-Bin Zhang (College of Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, Peking University & Beijing Academy of Artificial Intelligence) and Dr. Jing Fang (College of Chemistry and…
Mettl3 guides CD8 T cells to eliminate infected cells with maximum efficiency
This study is led by Dr. Shuyang Yu (College of Biological Sciences, China Agricultural University), Dr. Jingyu Xu (The Collaborative Innovation Center of Tissue Damage Repair and Regeneration Medicine of…
Microbial decoration enhances drug delivery specificity and safety
Announcing a new publication for Acta Materia Medica journal. Microorganisms are mostly distributed on the surface of our skin and intestines and have crucial roles in physiologic and metabolic processes,…
More colorectal and endometrial cancers could be treated with immunotherapy, study shows
A new study shows thousands more patients diagnosed with colorectal and endometrial cancers could benefit from immunotherapy than are currently offered it.