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Optimizing Drug Efficacy Testing in Cancer Research Using 3D Cell Culture Automation

Automated 3D cancer cell culture systems set the pace for efficient drug efficacy testing and discovery of therapeutic targets

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Gene Therapy Technique Successfully Relieves Pain, Repairs Damaged Spinal Discs in Mice

by Ohio State University

Nanocarriers loaded with DNA could one day replace opioids for pain relief

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Discrimination May Increase Rate of Aging

by New York University

Molecular signs of biological aging linked to experiences of interpersonal discrimination

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Study Challenges One-Size-Fits-All Approach to Vitamin D Supplement Guidelines

by Trinity College Dublin

New findings have significant implications for the development of tailored recommendations for vitamin D supplementation

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New Study Supports Psilocybin’s Potential as an Antidepressant

by BMJ-British Medical Journal

Findings are encouraging, but further evidence is needed before any clinical recommendations can be made, say experts

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AI Helps Speed Up Rare Immune Disorder Diagnoses, Potentially Improving Outcomes

by University of California - Los Angeles

Machine learning tool identifies potential CVID cases earlier, enhancing treatment and reducing healthcare costs

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Microarray Patches Safe and Effective for Vaccinating Children, Trial Shows

by London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

First study on use of microarray patches to vaccinate children shows method is safe and induces strong immune responses

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Flexible Microdisplay Monitors Brain Activity in Real-Time during Brain Surgery

by University of California - San Diego

The device represents a huge leap ahead to visualize brain activity to guide neurosurgeons

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Women’s Heart Disease Is Underdiagnosed, but New AI Models Can Help Remedy This

by Frontiers

Machine learning allows for more accurate predictions of heart disease risk, highlights need for sex-specific criteria

(Standing, from left) Rong Tong, associate professor in chemical engineering; Wenjun "Rebecca" Cai, associate professor in materials science and engineering; Eungyo Jang; and Ziyu Huo gather around Liqian Niu (seated), who is working with a Luminex 200 machine used to analyze tumor cytokine levels. Photo by Hailey Wade for Virginia Tech.

Researchers Develop a New Way to Safely Boost Immune Cells to Fight Cancer

by Virginia Tech

New cancer immunotherapy developed to localize cancer-killing cytokines in tumors to improve treatment effectiveness

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AI Tool Predicts Responses to Cancer Therapy Using Info from Each Tumor Cell

by Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

Study showcases the power of machine learning to predict therapy outcomes using rich information from single-cell omics

Streamline Diagnostic Workflows with Syndromic Testing

by Biomerieux

Using multiplex PCR technology to increase the effectiveness of your infectious disease testing

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Researchers Discover Urine-Based Test to Detect Head and Neck Cancer

by Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

At-home test can detect tumor DNA fragments in urine samples, providing a non-invasive alternative to traditional tests

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Microplastics Make Their Way from the Gut to Other Organs, Researchers Find

by University of New Mexico

Study shows microplastics are not only impacting our digestive pathways, they move into our kidneys, livers, and brains

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Vaccine Breakthrough Means No More Chasing Strains

by University of California - Riverside

New RNA-based vaccine strategy could be the end of the line for endless boosters

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Innovative Carbon Beads Help Restore Healthy Gut Microbiome

by University College London

Results in animal models show restored gut health with positive impacts on liver, kidney, and brain function

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Scientists Uncover a Missing Link between Poor Diet and Higher Cancer Risk

by National University of Singapore

New research finds that a chemical linked to poor diet or uncontrolled diabetes could increase cancer risk over time

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AI-Assisted Breast Cancer Screening May Reduce Unnecessary Testing

by Washington University School of Medicine

Using AI to help doctors read mammograms reduces follow-up testing without missing cancer cases, simulation shows

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Periostin Shows Promise to Help Fight a Common Form of Esophageal Cancer

by Elsevier

Periostin may be a promising novel therapeutic target for treating esophageal squamous cell carcinoma, new study reports

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Does Cannabis Use Affect Cognitive Decline?

by Bentham Science Publishers

Research suggests that recreational cannabis use may offer protection against cognitive decline and dementia