MGI Tech Co. Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, today is proud to announce that its DNBSEQ-T20×2 ("T20") gene sequencing platform has been awarded the BEYOND Healthcare Innovation ... [Continue Reading]
Fake studies in academic journals may be more common than previously thought
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with neuropsychologist Bernhard Sabel about his study estimating that more medical papers may be made up or plagiarized than previously thought. SOURCE: Research News : NPR - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Swiss researchers identify plastic-degrading microbial strains in the Alps and Arctic region
Finding, cultivating, and bioengineering organisms that can digest plastic not only aids in the removal of pollution, but is now also big business. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated childbirth fear among pregnant people
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated fear of childbirth among pregnant people in the U.S., according to a new Dartmouth study. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
These mates are driving crappy cars almost 4,000km to raise money for cancer research
More than 400 people, driving cars worth less than $1,500, will drive from Newcastle in New South Wales to Townsville in north Queensland to raise funds for the Cancer Council. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
The senescence-associated secretory phenotype induces neuroendocrine transdifferentiation
A new editorial paper, titled "The senescence-associated secretory phenotype induces neuroendocrine transdifferentiation," was recently published in the journal Aging SOURCE: Medical Research News - Health Research, Medicine Sciences Research, ... [Continue Reading]
Improving the research environment in the Horn of Africa
Researchers have published a study detailing the measures needed to improve One Health research in the Horn of Africa for the benefit of people, livestock and the environment. SOURCE: Medical Research News - Health Research, Medicine Sciences ... [Continue Reading]
A machine-learning approach for the early diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease
Scientists discuss a machine learning-based tool that can detect Parkinson's disease years before the first onset of symptoms. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
New guideline for treatment of acute dizziness and vertigo in the emergency department
The Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) has released its third publication in a series of Guidelines for Reasonable and Appropriate Care in the Emergency Department (GRACE-3), which focuses on acute dizziness and vertigo. The article, ... [Continue Reading]
Expansion of cell-to-cell communication drives early development of pancreatic cancer, finds new research
Discussions of cancer often stress the genetic mutations that drive disease by altering the normal function of cellular proteins. KRAS, for example, normally acts as an on/off switch for cellular proliferation, but mutations to the gene—common in ... [Continue Reading]
Hammerhead sharks ‘hold their breath’ in deeper, colder waters, research shows
Sharks are ectotherms and their internal body temperatures usually reflect the waters they swim in. Holding their breath helps them function in the frigid deep.(Image credit: Gerard Soury/Getty Images) SOURCE: Research News : NPR - Read entire story ... [Continue Reading]
Young South Australian athlete’s brain donated to further concussion research
The family and friends of Antonio Loiacono gathered to remember the young footballer who died last month after an on-field collision in the Adelaide Hills. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Adenovirus and mRNA COVID vaccines differ in 6-month antibody durability
Research compares the durability of neutralizing antibody responses among recipients of three different COVID-19 vaccines (BNT162b2, mRNA-1273, and Ad26.COV2.S) over a period of 6 months. SOURCE: The Medical News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
In UK first, babies are being born using three people’s DNA in an effort to prevent rare genetic diseases
Britain's fertility regulator on Wednesday confirmed the births of the UK's first babies created using an experimental technique combining DNA from three people, an effort to prevent the children from inheriting rare genetic diseases. SOURCE: ABC ... [Continue Reading]
The right moves: How studying cell movement during embryonic development may offer new insights into cancer metastasis
Cancer's ability to spread throughout the body—a process known as metastasis—is responsible for the vast majority of cancer deaths. And a key feature of metastasis is that the cancer cells move, breaking away from a primary tumor and traveling to ... [Continue Reading]
The James Webb Space Telescope reveals a mysterious planet to be weirdly shiny
Meat or plants: Athletes redefining protein and masculinity
Research paper explores the perspectives of male athletes on plant-based diets and diets containing animal products. The study shows how athletes reproduce nutritional claims about the necessity of protein for athletes but disagree on the suitability ... [Continue Reading]
Most antidepressants prescribed for chronic pain lack reliable evidence of efficacy or safety, scientists warn
Most antidepressants used for chronic pain are being prescribed with "insufficient" evidence of their effectiveness, scientists have warned. SOURCE: Medical Research News - Health Research, Medicine Sciences Research, Health Sciences Research - Read ... [Continue Reading]
Jim’s fatigue and low iron levels hid a silent, growing killer, but some simple habits saved him
Jim Kneebone was in "complete shock" when he was diagnosed with early-stage pancreatic cancer. Here's what he wants you to know about early detection and how it could save your life. SOURCE: ABC News - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Can diet and exercise improve gut microbiota and health in older adults?
Research paper discusses how the gut microbiome changes with age and its role in immune function and inflammation. It also highlights the need for more research to understand how diet and exercise can influence the aging microbiome. SOURCE: The ... [Continue Reading]
Sex disparities after heart attack
The year after a heart attack, women ages 55 and younger have worse outcomes and nearly twice the risk of rehospitalization compared to similarly aged men SOURCE: NIH research matter Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]
Insomnia drug may lower levels of Alzheimer’s proteins
In a small study, a drug called suvorexant that is approved to treat insomnia reduced levels of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease in cerebrospinal fluid. SOURCE: NIH research matter Feed - Read entire story here. ... [Continue Reading]