Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, the National Cancer Institute (NCI) of the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and
Month: April 2024
Using stem cell-derived heart muscle cells to advance heart regenerative therapy
Regenerative heart therapies involve transplanting cardiac muscle cells into damaged areas of the heart to recover lost function. However, the
Artificial intelligence can develop treatments to prevent ‘superbugs’
Cleveland Clinic researchers developed an artficial intelligence (AI) model that can determine the best combination and timeline to use when
Mini-colons revolutionize colorectal cancer research
As our battle against cancer rages on, the quest for more sophisticated and realistic models to study tumor development has
How immune cells communicate to fight viruses
Chemokines are signalling proteins that orchestrate the interaction of immune cells against pathogens and tumours. To understand this complex network,
Nanomaterial that mimics proteins could be basis for new neurodegenerative disease treatments
A newly developed nanomaterial that mimics the behavior of proteins could be an effective tool for treating Alzheimer’s and other
Circadian rhythms can influence drugs’ effectiveness
Giving drugs at different times of day could significantly affect how they are metabolized in the liver, according to a
Maternal grandmothers’ support buffers children against the impacts of adversity
A study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland shows that investment by maternal grandmothers can improve the well-being
Using AI to improve diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine are trying
How electric vehicle drivers can escape range anxiety
Two of the biggest challenges faced by new and potential electric vehicle (EV) drivers are range anxiety and speed of