Engineered red blood cell vesicles improve gene therapy delivery
Red blood cells serve as the foundation for nanocarriers that show promise in a new study as effective and efficient vehicles for gene therapy, tumor
Category: Health
Researchers uncover hidden function of known tuberculosis bacterium gene
The complete genome for the tuberculosis bacterium was sequenced and published in 1998. Since then, scientists have deciphered about two-thirds of TB’s genes. Or have
Computational pipeline uncovers subtype specific targets for cervical cancer
A new study presents a multi-layered strategy for identifying cell-surface targets that could help guide more precise antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) development for cervical cancer, with
Japanese research team named a Milestone 2 Awardee of the XPRIZE Healthspan competition
A research team led by Professor Keisuke Goda of the SiRIUS Institute of Medical Research and Graduate School of Medicine at Tohoku University, together with
Understanding how maternal age impacts offspring health across different species
In humans and many other animals, a mother’s age can affect the physical and behavioral characteristics of the next generation.
Immune signaling pathway protects newborn heart cells from injury
Researchers at the University Hospital of Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn have identified a previously unknown signaling pathway in the immune system that
Why keto appears to lower blood pressure for some people but not others
A narrative review finds that ketogenic diets may modestly lower blood pressure through weight loss, reduced visceral fat, improved insulin sensitivity, fluid and electrolyte shifts
Cocoa looks promising for mood, but the brain benefits come with a catch
A review of clinical and preclinical studies suggests cocoa polyphenols may support mood, neuroplasticity, cerebral blood flow, and gut-brain signaling through pathways involving BDNF/CREB, inflammation
Food fraud costs the UK up to £2 billion a year
Researchers developed the first model to estimate the total annual economic cost of food fraud in the UK, placing it between £0.4 billion and £2
A Mediterranean ingredient gave gluten-free pasta an unexpected upgrade
Researchers developed carob-enriched gluten-free tagliatelle that increased dietary fiber and antioxidant activity while reducing starch digestibility and improving pasta structure. A 20% carob substitution provided
Many ignore England’s heat alerts despite rising temperatures
As temperatures continue to soar and amber heat-health alerts are issued across England, warnings are reaching the public but still failing to change behavior.
PolyU develops AI Virtual Patient Simulation System for precision cancer care
A research team at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed a patient-centric “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Virtual Patient Simulation System”, overcoming the limitations of
Global epilepsy burden shifts expose widening healthcare access gaps
Epilepsy remains a major public health challenge, but its burden is changing in ways that reveal health inequalities.
Why Gen Z women know more about periods than their mums
From PMOS to cycle syncing, young women are teaching their mums about periods.