The images of Israeli child hostages being freed from Hamas captivity are heartwarming, but for most of these children, the
Day: December 13, 2023
Scientists unveil complete cell map of a whole mammalian brain
For the first time ever, an international team of researchers has created a complete cell atlas of a whole mammalian
Heavy metals in our food are most dangerous for kids
The problem of foodborne metal contamination has taken on new urgency, thanks in part to a 2021 US Congressional Report
People who see climate change as a health threat show more interest in cancer screening
Brigham researchers’ findings support developing public health interventions that incorporate components of environmental health literacy alongside cancer screening efforts. The
A sugar analysis could reveal different types of cancer
In the future, a little saliva may be enough to detect an incipient cancer. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg
‘Exceptional’ results in phase III leukemia trial
Personalised treatment for the most common form of adult leukaemia helps patients survive for longer and stay in remission, a
AI chatbot shows potential as diagnostic partner
Physician-investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) compared a chatbot’s probabilistic reasoning to that of human clinicians. The findings,
Study reveals a protein called snail may play a role in healing brain injury
A new study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences Nexus provides a better understanding of how the
Just say no to that invitation
It may feel unforgivably rude to reject an invitation — even one to an event you would much prefer not
Understudied cell in the brain could be key to treating glioblastoma
Glioblastoma is one of the most treatment-resistant cancers, with those diagnosed surviving for less than two years. In a new