An inter-departmental research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has conducted the
Month: January 2025
Zebrafish protein unlocks dormant genes for heart repair
Researchers from the Bakkers group at the Hubrecht Institute have successfully repaired damaged mouse hearts using a protein from zebrafish.
AI can improve ovarian cancer diagnoses
A new international study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows that AI-based models can outperform human experts
Gene expression in the human brain: cell types become more specialized, not just more numerous
Our brain is arguably the organ that most distinguishes humans from other primates. Its exceptional size, complexity and capabilities far
Addressing gender issues strengthens peace agreements
When it comes to peace processes and negotiations, U.N. Women highlights a stark reality: All too often, women remain invisible
Ancient DNA unlocks new understanding of migrations in the first millennium AD
Researchers can bring together a picture of how people moved across the world by looking at changes in their DNA,
Key players in brain aging: New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level
Scientists at the Allen Institute have identified specific cell types in the brain of mice that undergo major changes as
System to auto-detect new variants will inform better response to future infectious disease outbreaks
Researchers have come up with a new way to identify more infectious variants of viruses or bacteria that start spreading
New study uncovers key insights into protein interactions in Duchenne muscular dystrophy, paving way for more targeted therapies
A groundbreaking study has shed light on the complex interactions between dystrophin, a protein critical to muscle stability, and its
Achieving bone regeneration and adhesion with harmless visible light
A research team led by Professor Hyung Joon Cha from POSTECH’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Graduate School of Convergence