For patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM), triplet therapy of belantamab mafodotin (belamaf) plus bortezomib and dexamethasone (BVd) improves outcomes, with an acceptable safety profile, according to a…
Category: Humans
Using ion beams to improve brain microscopy
A close-up look at human brain tissue using a new technique developed by Benjamin Creekmore and colleagues. Credit: Benjamin Creekmore. Improving the way scientists can see the microscopic structures of…
New test for improving population-based colorectal cancer screening
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new stool test appears to detect colorectal cancer precursors better than the current fecal immunochemical test. This could further reduce the number of new colorectal…
Excavation uncovers 19th century chocolate factory in Barcelona
Archaeologists excavating in the Ciutat Vella district in Barcelona have uncovered traces of a 19th century chocolate factory. The discovery was made during the renovation of a four-story building in…
Predicting Psychosis Before Symptom Onset
Summary: Researchers developed a machine-learning tool that accurately identifies individuals at high risk of psychosis through MRI brain scans. This innovative approach, which achieved an 85% accuracy rate in training…
Daily Uplifts Boost Mood After Traumatic Loss
Summary: Researchers discovered that engaging in simple activities, termed “uplifts,” can significantly enhance emotional well-being following the traumatic loss of a loved one. Analyzing daily diary surveys from 440 adults…
The Neuroscience of Musical Tastes
Summary: Music preferences are a fascinating reflection of our personalities, emotions, and even our social identities, according to insights from music psychology. A recent exploration into why certain songs, like…
Researchers create machine learning-based classifier that could aid early diagnosis of psychosis
his image illustrates the brain regions in which differences were seen in people at clinical high risk who later developed psychosis. The darker blue areas indicate the more important brain…
Prehistoric “time capsule” found on Exmoor
A prehistoric “time capsule” containing preserved woodland and insect remains has been found in peatland on the Holnicote estate in Exmoor, England. The discovery was made in an area known…
The brain is the most complicated object in the universe—scientists seek to decode it and read people’s minds
In the middle of 2023, a study conducted by the HuthLab at the University of Texas sent shockwaves through the realms of neuroscience and technology. For the first time, the…
