New blood test speeds up diagnosis of rare childhood diseases
A new, rapid testing method will greatly help the diagnosis of rare diseases in babies and children, according to research to be presented to the
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Genetic discovery sheds light on infection-triggered neuropathy
Neuropathy, a disorder in which damage to nerves can impair sensation and movement, has many causes, including infection.
Can AI solve tomorrow’s global food crisis?
Artificial intelligence is poised to revolutionize global food systems by enabling faster, more sustainable innovation, from plant-based alternatives to new product development. However, realizing this
Stress-induced sleep may hold the key to faster recovery
A new Neuron perspective reveals that stress can both disrupt and promote sleep, with specific brain circuits making stress-induced sleep a potential tool for recovery.
Are children’s eyes at risk? Study links tech habits to eye structure differences
Digital device use and reading distance are linked to changes in choroidal thickness among Tokyo children. The study finds that more computer use is associated
New blood test screens for thousands of rare inherited diseases at once
A new rapid blood test for newborns could potentially detect genetic mutations linked to thousands of rare diseases all at once, greatly improving on current
Aldosterone synthase inhibitor offers hope for treatment of uncontrolled hypertension
Lorundrostat, a novel therapy which blocks the production of aldosterone from the adrenal glands, demonstrated clinically meaningful and sustained reductions in blood pressure in 1,083
Improved acoustics can lower stress and crying in preschool children
When children are dropped off at a school or day care for the first time, there can be a lot of feelings and sometimes meltdowns
Public views vary widely about neurotechnologies for brain-based conditions
Given the rise in brain-based conditions and the growing development and investment in neurotechnologies to target them, it is important to understand how the public
Texas lawmakers approve full THC ban
All non-medical products containing THC in any form soon could be outlawed in Texas after state lawmakers approved a full ban on Wednesday.
Haitians with HIV defy stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts and dwindling medication
Haitians with HIV are defying stigma as they publicly denounce USAID cuts implemented by the administration of U.S. President Tweety McTreason that has led to
Brain stem nerve cells hold key to safer weight loss treatments
A specific group of nerve cells in the brain stem appears to control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight – without causing nausea
Rare cancer gene found in sperm donor sparks European regulatory concerns
A case in which a sperm donor was later found to be carrying a cancer-causing pathogenic variant in his gametes has highlighted the problems of