Cancer Cells Can Hijack Genes from Other Cells to Metastasize
The majority of cancer deaths occur due to metastases – Where cancer cells from a tumor break away and cause cancers in other parts of the body. Some cancers are…
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Scientists Create Artificial Human Prions
Devastating brain diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) are caused by infectious protein particles called prions. Prions are proteins that have folded incorrectly, and they play a role in several…
fMRI Analytical Imaging Technology Identifies Cerebral Vascular Disorders Without Contrast Agents
A new fMRI-based analytical imaging technique has been developed by researchers at Purdue University that allows vascular disorders and brain injuries to be identified without the use of invasive contrasting…
Mount Sinai Health Systems Uses Artificial Intelligence to Identify Kidney Disease
Kidney disease is the ninth leading cause of death in the United States, affecting an estimated 31 million people. When patients reach stage 4 of chronic kidney failure they are…
Cause of Rheumatoid Arthritis Discovered
Little is known about the cause of rheumatoid arthritis, although new research has identified a specific cytokine that triggers and maintains inflammation. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disease that…
Newcastle University Researchers Use Pneumatic 3D Extrusion Bioprinting to Create Human Corneas
Researchers at the Newcastle University have successfully bioprinted human corneas using a 3D printing process called pneumatic 3D extrusion bioprinting. The cornea is the outermost layer of the eye and…
AI Algorithm That Helps Doctors Diagnose Wrist Fractures Approved by FDA
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new AI algorithm to help physicians diagnose wrist fractures in adult patients. The computer-aided detection and diagnosis software platform –…
Researchers in Japan Demonstrate Potential of CRISPR-Cas9 for HIV Treatment
An estimated 35 million people have been infected with HIV-1, and while antiretroviral therapy (ART) has allowed the disease to be managed, current treatments are incapable of eliminating the virus…
New Research Identifies Cause of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Maintaining a healthy gut microbiota is important for the health of the whole body. Many studies have been conducted on the importance of maintaining a good balance of microbes in…
New Drug Stops Replication of Virus that Causes the Common Cold
The common cold is usually a relatively minor inconvenience, although for some patients such as those with COPD, cystic fibrosis, or asthma, a cold can potentially be a life-threatening illness….