New blood test could detect ovarian cancer early, improve treatment
High-grade serous ovarian carcinoma (HGSOC) is the most common type of ovarian cancer. It is also the most lethal form, in part because clinicians do not have effective ways to…
Advancing neurotoxicity research with INTEGRA pipettes
INTEGRA Biosciences has awarded 31 EVOLVE manual pipettes, GRIPTIPS® pipette tips worth US $1000, and lab accessories to the bioanalytical company DNTOX as part of its recent ‘INTEGRA supports start-ups’ competition, which…
Is a vegan diet a healthy choice for kids?
In a comprehensive review published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, scientists analyzed the health implications of vegan diets in children and adolescents. The study reveals both benefits…
New TB vaccination strategy could save hundreds of thousands of lives with HIV
Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have discovered a tuberculosis (TB) vaccination strategy that could prevent the leading cause of death among people worldwide living with HIV.
Depression’s heavy toll: Unraveling its impact on overall health in US adults
Depression in US adults found to significantly raise risks of death, particularly from cardiovascular ailments. Increased awareness and treatment can mitigate impacts.
Global food trade improves diets but red meat imports raise health concerns
In a study published in Nature Food, researchers analyzed the health impacts of global food trade using 2019 data. While international trade in foods like fruits and vegetables reduced diet-related…
Non-melanoma skin cancer causing greater number of global deaths than melanoma, study finds
Non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is causing a greater number of global deaths than melanoma, the more serious form of skin cancer, a new study presented today at the European Academy…
Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases
Genes may be responsible for third of complex regional pain syndrome cases. But the condition is less common in men, even though they are more likely to have the 4…
DNA aptamers: A versatile tool for regenerative medicine and beyond
Generating specific cell lineages from induced pluripotent stem cells and embryonic stem cells is the holy grail of regenerative medicine.
Fragile X syndrome may be unfolding in brain cells even before birth
Fragile X syndrome, the most common form of inherited intellectual disability, may be unfolding in brain cells even before birth, despite typically going undiagnosed until age 3 or later.