Health & Medicine
- CRISPR insight: How to fine-tune the Cas protein’s grip on DNAon December 6, 2022 at 4:57 pm
At the heart of every CRISPR reaction, whether naturally occurring in bacteria or harnessed by CRIPSR-Cas gene editing technology, is a strong molecular bond of a Cas protein via a guide RNA to its target site on DNA. It’s like a nanoscale ski […]
- How metastatic cancer causes leaky blood vesselson December 6, 2022 at 4:57 pm
Researchers examine the local communication between endothelial cells and tumors cells and its effects on endothelial cell orientation. The approach uses co-cultured human umbilical vein endothelial cells and breast epithelial tumor cell lines to […]
- Study shows promise of new anti-KRAS drug for pancreatic canceron December 6, 2022 at 3:59 pm
A small molecule inhibitor that attacks the difficult to target, cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS, found in nearly 30 percent of all human tumors, successfully shrunk tumors or stopped cancer growth in preclinical models of pancreatic cancer, […]
- New antimalarial drug requires higher doses to cure infectionon December 6, 2022 at 3:59 pm
A new antimalarial drug is being introduced at a dose that is too low to be effective for all patients who need it, according to a new report.
- Redesigning diabetes technology to detect low blood sugar in older adults with diabetes and Alzheimer’s diseaseon December 6, 2022 at 3:59 pm
A human factors engineer and health services researcher is developing and testing user-friendly health information tools and technology designed to enhance accessibility and value to older adults with both diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease, and their […]
- Parkinson’s medication improved blood pressure in teens with Type 1 diabeteson December 6, 2022 at 1:31 pm
Teens with Type 1 diabetes who took bromocriptine, a medication usually prescribed to treat Parkinson’s disease, had lower blood pressure after one month of treatment compared to those who did not take the medicine. Participants taking the […]
- Updated findings on a new approach to ER-positive/HER2-negative breast canceron December 7, 2022 at 10:33 am
A UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher and collaborators in a multicenter study will present updated results and plans for further research on a new approach to treating advanced ER-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer.
- Some surprisingly good news about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)on December 7, 2022 at 10:32 am
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)—a debilitating chronic lung disease that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis—has previously been linked to mental health problems, such as depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. But a […]
- China announces nationwide loosening of Covid restrictionson December 7, 2022 at 9:48 am
China announced Wednesday a nationwide loosening of its hardline COVID restrictions that had hammered the world’s second biggest economy and ignited rare protests against the ruling Communist Party.
- E-cigarette maker Juul reaches settlement with 10,000 plaintiffson December 7, 2022 at 9:48 am
US e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs said on Tuesday it had reached a settlement with about 10,000 plaintiffs in California after the company was accused of marketing its products to teenagers.
- National plan needed to improve children’s D- grade for physical activityon December 7, 2022 at 9:35 am
Researchers are calling for a National Physical Activity Plan to encourage greater levels of physical activity among Australian children following dismal results in the 2022 Active Healthy Kids Australia (AHKA) Report Card. The report card is part […]
- New oral compound may help prevent and treat osteoporosison December 7, 2022 at 9:32 am
Parathyroid hormone can stimulate bone formation, and analogs of the hormone are often prescribed to patients with osteoporosis; however, these medications are only effective when administered by daily injection.
- 50 years ago, a ‘cure’ for intoxication showed promiseby Erin Garcia de Jesús on November 29, 2022 at 2:00 pm
In 1972, vitamin and chemical injections reduced the amount of time that rats fed alcohol spent drunk. The science has yet to pan out for people.
- ‘Forever chemicals’ may pose a bigger risk to our health than scientists thoughtby Melba Newsome on November 29, 2022 at 12:00 pm
PFAS are linked to obesity, cancers and more. Growing evidence of the chemicals’ risks has prompted new guidance for safe drinking water and consumer testing.
- How researchers are working to fill the gaps in long COVID databy Betsy Ladyzhets on November 28, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Collaboration with patients and with researchers from many specialties is key to better understanding long COVID and managing its many symptoms.
- Pollution mucks up the lungs’ immune defenses over timeby Aimee Cunningham on November 21, 2022 at 4:00 pm
A study of immune tissue in the lungs reports that particulate matter buildup from air pollution may impair respiratory immunity in older adults.
- Got a weird COVID-19 symptom? You’re not aloneby Meghan Rosen on November 21, 2022 at 1:00 pm
From head to COVID toe, doctors have seen a bevy of bizarre cases.
- Louis Pasteur’s devotion to truth transformed what we know about health and diseaseby Tom Siegfried on November 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Two centuries after his birth, Louis Pasteur’s work on pasteurization, germ theory and vaccines is as relevant as ever.
