Scientists find the genetic switch that makes pancreatic cancer resist chemotherapy
Researchers at Duke-NUS Medical School have discovered a molecular "switch" that determines whether pancreatic cancer cells respond to chemotherapy or...
Laser printed hydrogel implant could transform bone repair
Bones fractured in a (skiing) accident often mend without medical intervention. However, when a break is especially severe or a bone tumor must be...
This simple blood protein could stop a deadly black fungus
An international team of scientists has discovered that albumin, the most abundant protein circulating in human blood, plays a powerful and previously...
Popular fruits and vegetables linked to higher pesticide levels
Certain fruits and vegetables may raise the amount of pesticide chemicals found in the human body, according to a new peer reviewed study conducted by...
Millions with joint pain and osteoarthritis are missing the most powerful treatment
Stiff knees, sore hips, and persistent joint pain are often brushed off as normal signs of aging. But osteoarthritis, the most common joint disease...
Scientists just found the brain’s hidden defense against Alzheimer’s
Scientists at UCLA Health and UC San Francisco have discovered why certain brain cells are better equipped than others to withstand the buildup of tau,...
Millions take aspirin to prevent colon cancer. A major review says don’t count on it
Taking aspirin every day is not a fast or dependable way to prevent bowel cancer for most people, according to a new Cochrane review. The analysis also...
A simple hand photo may be the key to detecting a serious disease
Researchers at Kobe University have created an artificial intelligence system that can identify a rare endocrine disease simply by examining photos of...
New drug cuts seizures by up to 91% in children with rare epilepsy
An experimental therapy for children with a severe and difficult to treat form of epilepsy appears to be both safe and highly effective at reducing...
Scientists discover the protein that malaria parasites can’t live without
Researchers from several international institutions have uncovered new details about how the malaria parasite grows and spreads. Their work has...
