Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, in collaboration with Revolution Medicines, have tested a combination of treatments in mice with
Month: September 2024
Researchers harness AI to repurpose existing drugs for treatment of rare diseases
There are more than 7,000 rare and undiagnosed diseases globally. Although each condition occurs in a small number of individuals,
Brain development: extracellular vesicles facilitate cellular communication
Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are tiny bubbles released by cells, acting as cargo vessels through which cells exchange signals and thus
Soil and water pollution: An invisible threat to cardiovascular health
Pesticides, heavy metals, micro- and nanoplastics in the soil and environmentally harmful chemicals can have a detrimental effect on the
Air pollution exposure during early life can have lasting effects on the brain’s white matter
Exposure to certain pollutants, like fine particles (PM2.5) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), during pregnancy and childhood is associated with differences
A viral close-up of HTLV-1
Almost everyone knows about HIV. Fewer people know about its relative, HTLV-1. However, HTLV-1 can cause serious illnesses, including cancer.
Campylobacter jejuni-specific antibody gives hope to vaccine development
Bacterial infections resulting in enteritis, sometimes extra-intestinal infections such as sepsis, continue to be a global health concern. A leading
Night-time noise linked to restless nights for airport neighbors, study finds
Noise from aircraft at night is linked with disturbed sleep quality and sleep-wake cycle, a new study using movement trackers
Thinking about the future: Examining the exacerbating and attenuating factors of despair-induced climate burnout
As the occurrence of weather extremes continues to escalate, the climate change movement now grapples with a new challenge, ‘climate
Study helps predict how long it will take for testosterone to return to normal after prostate cancer treatment
A study led by researchers from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center sheds light on testosterone recovery following androgen