MMount Sinai ophthalmologist unveils breakthrough ocular fluid monitoring tool
A Mount Sinai ophthalmologist will unveil a novel surgical technology that allows eye surgeons to measure and respond to critical fluid dynamics inside the eye
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UVA scientists develop AI tools to accelerate new drug discovery
University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have developed a bold new approach to drug development and discovery that could dramatically accelerate the creation of
Fat-producing enzyme identified as key driver of damage in Parkinson’s disease
A fat-producing enzyme in brain cells may play a key role in driving damage in Parkinson’s disease and could offer a new target for treatment
Sauna bathing boosts white blood cells for better immune defense
Sauna bathing releases white blood cells into the bloodstream, a new study from Finland shows. Circulating white blood cells play a key role in the
Microplastics found in human bile may be associated with gallstones
Findings show microplastics in bile may trigger cellular senescence, suggesting a link to gallstone disease and highlighting the need for further research.
Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician
This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. — For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A
Do our mitochondria need support?
Many products have claims to to “support” your mitochondria. For healthy adults, these claims remain largely speculative and unproven. The post Do our mitochondria need
Incontinence problems leave me ‘leaking while competing’
Aimee Oliver’s problems began in her 20s following the birth of her first child.
Study reveals lung-brain link between smoking and neurodegeneration
The correlation between smoking and neurodegeneration is well-documented, with one study from 2011 finding heavy smoking in midlife was associated with a greater than 100%
New method reveals how the genome is regulated and disrupted in diseases
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School have developed a new method called PARTAGE that provides a clearer picture of how the genome is
Stem cell study identifies universal checkpoint controlling cell identity
A study published in Cell Research advances a central idea in stem cell biology by identifying a checkpoint that controls the identity of many different
Preconditioned skin cells enable faster and more effective wound healing
It is well known that students who prepare in advance perform better on exams. Now, it appears that the skin can do the same.
Sponge and sea slug partnership yields a new anticancer molecule with drug design promise
Researchers identified jorumycidine, a new hexacyclic marine alkaloid from the nudibranch Jorunna funebris and its dietary sponge, Haliclona sp., and demonstrated that it exhibits potent
Why are fewer people donating their organs?
The number waiting for an organ is at a record high as loved ones increasingly block donations.