Scientists discover shared obesity genes across diverse ancestries
In one of the largest and most ancestrally diverse genetic studies of its kind, an international team of researchers has…
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Punitive drug laws deter prenatal care and hospital-based deliveries
A groundbreaking study provides the first empirical evidence that pregnant individuals with substance use disorders are increasingly avoiding traditional healthcare…
Bioinformatics identifies new regenerative therapy for spinal cord injury
Researchers using a powerful computational approach have identified an existing drug that successfully regenerates nerve cells and improves function in…
Additional testing on FISH-negative results enhances kidney cancer diagnosis
New testing uses TRIM63 expression to reveal MiTF RCC in FISH-negative kidney tumors, identifying about 70% of cases with hidden gene fusions for targeted care
Demographic disparities impact colorectal cancer screening rates
Significant disparities in colorectal cancer screening persist across the United States based on sex, socioeconomic status, and geography, even among…
Implantable CANDI wafer may prevent recurring glioblastoma
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School have developed a novel, dissolvable wafer designed to be implanted in…
Study shows religious faith benefits Black Americans’ mental health
New research indicates that religious faith serves as a significant source of emotional and psychological support for many Black Americans.…
Colitis-causing bacteria outmaneuver the body’s defenses
Colitis-causing adherent-invasive Escherichia coli outmaneuvers the body’s defenses by silencing the inflammasome, revealing a target for hostdirected therapies
Drone delivery of donated blood cuts delays and spoilage
Researchers have developed a new logistics model incorporating drones with mobile blood collection units, a system that simulations show can…
Skin cell fat breakdown triggers hair growth in mice
A mouse study links skin fat breakdown to hair growth, showing oleic and palmitoleic acids fuel dormant follicle cells and a topical serum stimulates regrowth