What is the largest ligament in the human body? It might surprise some people that it is the Achilles tendon.
Month: May 2024
Scientists create tailored drug for aggressive breast cancer
Scientists have used breast cancer cells’ weakness against themselves by linking a tumour-selective antibody with a cell-killing drug to destroy
New tool may help prioritize high-risk infants for RSV immunization
On the heels of a shortage of nirsevimab for infant respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) prevention,
New therapeutic avenues in bone repair
Birmingham researchers have shown PEPITEM, a naturally occurring peptide (small protein) holds promise as a new therapeutic for osteoporosis and
Researchers introduce programmable materials to help heal broken bones
Natural materials like bone, bird feathers and wood have an intelligent approach to physical stress distribution, despite their irregular architectures.
A new gene-editing system tackles complex diseases
The human genome consists of around 3 billion base pairs and humans are all 99.6% identical in their genetic makeup.
Studies reveal cell-by-cell changes caused when pig hearts and kidneys are transplanted into humans
Surgical teams at NYU Langone Health performed the world’s first genetically modified pig kidney transplants into a human body in
PFAS exposure in men linked to the health of their offspring
Wayne State University researchers are reporting new findings that demonstrate a link between exposure to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances
Drug-like inhibitor shows promise in preventing flu
Currently available flu medications only target the virus after it has already established an infection, but what if a drug
Yoga and meditation-induced altered states of consciousness are common in the general population
Yoga, mindfulness, meditation, breathwork, and other practices are gaining in popularity due to their potential to improve health and well-being.