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Stanford Medicine researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) program that can predict gene activity in tumor cells using standard microscope images of biopsy samples. This tool, described in Nature Communications on November 14, promises to offer an affordable and faster alternative to the costly and time-consuming genetic sequencing currently…

A study published today in Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology reveals that the number of babies born with congenital heart defects rose by 16% after the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, conducted by City St George’s, University of London, found that heart defects—such as issues with heart…

Scientists have identified new genetic mutations and evolutionary patterns that play a role in the development of testicular cancer, offering valuable insights into its progression and potential treatment options. Although testicular cancer makes up only about 1% of all cancers in men, it is the most common cancer among those…

Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have made a groundbreaking discovery in Alzheimer’s disease research. For the first time, they’ve linked specific disease-related proteins and genes, uncovering the cellular pathways responsible for the development and progression of Alzheimer’s. This was made possible by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid…

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory has been awarded up to $21.7 million to leverage its expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing for groundbreaking cancer research and vaccine discovery. The funding comes from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), a division of the…

Gram-negative bacteria are becoming a major threat to global health due to their ability to resist multiple antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat. This alarming situation has prompted the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to award $3.96 million to Vincent Tam, a professor at the University of Houston College of…

Researchers have uncovered a new mechanism in the protein production process that may offer a promising avenue for cancer treatment, while also shedding light on neurodegenerative diseases. The study, led by scientists at Goethe University Frankfurt, reveals how a subtle interference in cellular splicing could target cancer cells without affecting…

A recent study has found that traditional paranormal beliefs are linked to higher levels of distress and a reduced ability to cope with stress, while new age philosophy is not. The study, led by Dr. Kenneth Drinkwater from Manchester Metropolitan University in the UK, was published in the open-access journal…

A new study has shown that regular self-reported symptom screening can significantly reduce symptom burden for pediatric cancer patients, compared to standard care. The research, led by scientists from the University of Toronto and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), was published today in JAMA. The study involved 445 children…

A new clinical study has found that asunercept, a drug that inhibits Fas ligand (FasL), can speed up recovery and reduce mortality in COVID-19 patients. The study, published in eClinicalMedicine, shows that patients treated with asunercept recovered in an average of eight days, compared to 13 days for those receiving…