Medical Technologies

Engineered Antibodies Target CMV Cells

Hair Elemental Patterns Could Serve as Biomarker for ALS

Researchers Develop Digital Brain Connection Maps with Realistic Modeling

Nature Communications Researchers at EPFL have developed a method to create brain-wide, biologically accurate connection maps of the mouse brain. By combining experimental data with mathematical and computational modeling, they...
Date AUG 30, 2025

**GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Cancer Risks and Uncertain Significance**

A study led by the Indiana University School of Medicine and the University of Florida has found a correlation between using GLP-1 receptor agonists and a lower overall cancer risk...
Date AUG 29, 2025

Unexpected Findings: Parkinson's Drugs May Cause Cell Damage Instead of Enhancing Mitophagy

Science Advances Parkinson's disease, impacting over 10 million globally, includes forms where cells struggle to eliminate dysfunctional mitochondria, notably in brain neurons. As batteries in a cell, mitochondria generate energy...
Date AUG 28, 2025

Mechanical Stress Triggers Epigenetic Changes in Cancer Cells

Nature Cancer cells are known for their ability to adopt new characteristics as they move through the body. Many of these changes occur due to epigenetic modifications, which affect how...
Date AUG 28, 2025

Common Pain Relieving Drugs Tied to Antibiotic Resistance

Recent findings from the University of South Australia suggest that popular pain relievers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen may be contributing to one of global health's most serious threats: antibiotic resistance....
Date AUG 26, 2025

Innovative Wearable Device Monitors Stress Responses Through Sweat Analysis

Science Advances Chronic stress is a well-known factor in today's society, leading to potential health issues like anxiety, heart disease, and inflammation when prolonged. While some stress can be beneficial,...
Date AUG 25, 2025

The Dangers of Seeking Health Advice from AI Chatbots

AI-generated health recommendations can be hazardous and should never take the place of professional medical advice. Chatbot-generated health information may be outdated, misleading, or overly generic. Experts suggest using AI...
Date AUG 25, 2025

AI-Powered Tool Triples Safe Water Production in Refugee Camps

BMJ Global Health A recent study demonstrates a substantial improvement in safe drinking water availability when an AI-based tool developed by York University researchers is used to optimize chlorination levels...
Date AUG 21, 2025

New Insights into Amylin Receptors May Lead to Advanced Weight Loss Medications

Amylin, a hormone that helps regulate appetite and blood sugar by stimulating three distinct receptors in the brain, may be key to developing next-generation obesity treatments. A recent study from...
Date AUG 20, 2025

Nonviral Gene Therapy Holds Promise for Heart Diseases in the Elderly

The Journal of Cardiovascular Innovation Scientists at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are exploring innovative nonviral gene therapy to address age-related heart conditions. Their research indicates that enhancing...
Date AUG 19, 2025

Recent Kidney Cell Discoveries May Improve Disease Therapies

Science Advances A group of physician scientists at Indiana University School of Medicine has achieved notable progress in mapping kidney cells, which could potentially enable more precise disease diagnosis in...
Date AUG 19, 2025