Researchers from the United States, Brazil, and Spain, including scientists with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, published an
Month: October 2023
Maternal obesity predicts heart disease risk better than pregnancy complications
Pregnancy complications such as preeclampsia and gestational diabetes have recently been associated with a higher risk of developing heart disease
Unifying matter, energy and consciousness
With the rise of brain-interface technology and artificial intelligence that can imitate brain functions, understanding the nature of consciousness and
How to cope when your values clash with your co-workers’
In our increasingly polarized society, more people may find themselves in a workplace where they are one of the few
Can immunity from routine vaccines be used to fight cancer?
A University of Massachusetts Amherst team has demonstrated in theory that a protein antigen from a childhood vaccine can be
DNA aptamer finds novel application in regulating cell differentiation
Generating specific cell lineages from induced pluripotent stem cells and embryonic stem cells is the holy grail of regenerative medicine.
Synthetic molecules can ‘ferry’ mucus-clearing ions blocked by cystic fibrosis
A University at Buffalo-led research team has developed molecules that could help unclog thick, sticky mucus from the lungs of
Medical imaging fails dark skin: Researchers fixed it
Traditional medical imaging works great for people with light skin but has trouble getting clear pictures from patients with darker
Discovery reveals fragile X syndrome begins developing even before birth
Fragile X syndrome, the most common form of inherited intellectual disability, may be unfolding in brain cells even before birth,
Extreme sports: How body and mind interact
Ciara Burns spent 42 days rowing across the Atlantic in 2021 as part of a team of twelve. Clearly, whoever