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A recent study has unveiled a pivotal connection between the hormone adrenomedullin and insulin resistance, which plays a significant role in the development of type...

Significant Variability in Water-Utilization Traits Among U.S. Corn Varieties Uncovered

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Stanford University has unveiled the intricate genetic mechanisms that allow corn plants to locate water in the soil...

New Alternative to Studded Winter Tires Cuts Airborne Particles by 20 Percent

On icy roads, studded winter tires are often heralded as life-saving devices, providing essential grip that can mean the difference between a safe trip and...

Advanced Brain Decoder Offers Hope for Enhanced Communication in Individuals with Aphasia

At the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence, a groundbreaking discovery holds the potential to transform communication for individuals afflicted by aphasia. This disorder, which...

Ashok Kumar, University of Houston Else and Philip Hargrove Endowed Professor of Drug Discovery at UH College of Pharmacy and director of the Institute of Muscle Biology and Cachexia

University of Houston Researcher Secures $3.2 Million Grant to Tackle Childhood Cancer at the Cellular Level

The landscape of pediatric oncology is fraught with challenges, particularly when addressing the aggressiveness of Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS), a malignant soft tissue sarcoma predominantly affecting children....

February 6, 2025: Key Insights from MSK Research

New breakthroughs in cancer research have emerged from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), highlighting diverse advancements in the treatment of rare cancers, particularly myxoid/round...

Revolutionary Method Emerges for Detecting Inflammation

Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have made significant strides in the field of biomedical detection by devising a method to identify inflammation through a...

UC3M Unveils Innovative Soft Robotic Joint Design, Enhancing Adaptability and Durability

Researchers at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) have recently made significant strides in the field of robotics with their invention of a groundbreaking soft...

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Common Ophthalmic Procedures Among Medicare Beneficiaries

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to unprecedented changes in various aspects of health care, including ophthalmology. A recent study highlights the significant impact of the...

Revolutionary Drug Information Handout Surpasses FDA Standards, Sets New Benchmark

A recent clinical trial has shed light on the effectiveness of patient medication information (PMI) handouts, particularly focusing on mifepristone, a drug commonly used in...

Transforming Energy Consumption: A Key to Sustainable Development and Emission Reduction in Buildings and Transportation

In a groundbreaking study recently published in Nature Energy, scientists from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) present compelling evidence that a strategic...

Brian P. Lee, MD, MAS, is a hepatologist and liver transplant specialist with Keck Medicine of USC and principal investigator of the study.

Exploring the Discrepancy: Why Some Heavy Drinkers Suffer from Advanced Liver Disease While Others Remain Unaffected

LOS ANGELES — A transformative study published in Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology highlights the complex interplay between alcohol consumption and several prevalent health conditions, raising...

Scientists Create Tumor-Replicating Device to Enhance Immunotherapy Research

A groundbreaking advancement in cancer therapy has emerged from the collaborative efforts of the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) and the Hospital del Mar...

Revolutionary Method Employs Atomic Clocks and Lasers to Unveil Dark Matter

A groundbreaking study led by a team of international scientists is paving the way towards uncovering the long-standing enigma of dark matter that constitutes a...

Balancing Crop Yield and Conservation: The Quest of Vanilla Farmers