Whole genome sequencing of tumour cells could help predict the prognosis of a patient’s cancer and offer clues to identify
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Potent antibody curbs Nipah and Hendra virus attack
A new monoclonal antibody has been shown to impede the fusion machinery henipaviruses use to merge with the membrane of
Researchers advance search for safer, easier way to deliver vision-saving gene therapy
In experiments with rats, pigs and monkeys, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers have developed a way to deliver sight-saving gene therapy
AI system accurately detects key findings in chest X-rays of pneumonia patients within 10 seconds
Researchers from Intermountain Healthcare and Stanford University say 10 seconds is about how quickly it took a new system they
Nanoparticles wiggling through mucus may predict severe COPD
In a proof-of-concept experiment, researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have successfully used microscopic man-made particles to predict the
‘Smart shirt’ can accurately measure breathing and could be used to monitor lung disease
A smart shirt that measures lung function by sensing movements in the chest and abdomen has proved to be accurate
Sleeping pills reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with severe insomnia
Insomnia is a driver of suicide, and particularly people with severe insomnia may safely benefit from taking a sedative to
Lipid produced by organism helps control blood sugar
Researchers based in Brazil, the United States and Germany have discovered that 12-HEPE, a lipid produced in response to cold
Researchers explore the role of psychology in responding to opioid addiction
The literature on addictive substances such as alcohol and tobacco has developed consistently over decades of study within the field
Type 2 diabetes remission possible with ‘achievable’ weight loss
People who achieve weight loss of 10% or more in the first five years following diagnosis with type 2 diabetes
