Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Women are around 50% more likely than men to develop COPD, the umbrella term for chronic lung conditions, such as emphysema and bronchitis, even if they…
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Lab-on-a-chip devices offer home tests for stress and cardiac issues
Saliva samples are inserted into a reader that transmits cortisol measurements to a smart phone. Credit: Andrew Higley University of Cincinnati engineers have created a new device to help doctors…
Enhanced CAR T cell therapy offers new strategy for lymphoma
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A next-generation “armored” CAR T cell therapy showed promising results in a small study of patients whose B-cell lymphomas continued to resist multiple rounds of other…
When doctors don’t believe their patients’ pain – experts explain the all-too-common experience of medical gaslighting
For people with chronic gynecological pain conditions, pain can be constant, making everyday activities like sitting, riding a bicycle and even wearing underwear extremely uncomfortable. For many of these people…
‘Grit’ and relentless perseverance can take a toll on brain health − particularly for people facing social stresses like racism
For many people, grit – the perseverance and passion for long-term goals – is a virtue. It is also a key ingredient in overcoming challenges, achieving success and maintaining resilience.…
Archaeologists finally gain access to a mystery chamber beneath Galician Castle
Archaeologists from the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine have finally gained access to a hidden chamber beneath Galician Castle, sealed for nearly 300 years. Galician Castle, also known as…
Knowing Alzheimer’s Risk Lowers Anxiety, But Motivation Fades
Summary: A new study shows that learning about amyloid beta buildup — a risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease — does not increase emotional distress, but motivation to maintain healthy habits…
Advanced molecular test can improve diagnosis of a genetic form of COPD
Illustrations showing the 23 SERPINA1 single nucleotide polymorphisms (23-SNP AAT) assay design. Credit: CHEST Pulmonary (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chpulm.2024.100076 National Jewish Health researchers with the Advanced Diagnostic Laboratories have developed a…
New insights into oral cancer progression and treatment
The potential mechanism after blocking LSD1 inhibits novel CDK7 phospho-protein networks and STAT3 signaling ultimately promotes CD8+ T cell infiltration and activation by relieving CTLA4-mediated immunosuppression. Credit: Chinese Academy of Sciences…
Protein tracking technique reveals synaptic changes during learning
A combination of fluorescent labeling and cutting-edge microscopy allowed the researchers to illuminate synaptic behavior at unprecedented resolution. Credit: Pojeong Park A team of Harvard researchers have unveiled a way…
