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.................... by Andrew Celentano
Early detection of brain disorders with a single drop of saliva
A team of Korean researchers has, for the first time, developed a technology capable of enabling early diagnosis of major neurological disorders including epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and schizophrenia using only a small amount of saliva
Overcoming ovarian cancer’s resistance to immunotherapy
Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys and the University of California San Diego have published findings in Cell Reports demonstrating a treatment approach in mice that allowed more tumor-fighting cells to approach tumors.
For the First Time, Lab‑Grown Brain Organoids Display Ability to Learn
Learn more about the advances in brain organoids and what this science could mean for the future.
New insights into a hidden process that protects cells from harmful mutations
Research reveals how cells may activate a compensation system that can reduce the effects of harmful genetic mutations. This could inform gene therapy development.
Bayer secures expanded FDA clearances for MRI contrast agent injector
The FDA’s expanded clearances broaden the application of Bayer’s Medrad MRXperion system across a wider range of MR settings.
Single saRNA shot helps with healing after a heart attack
This simple injection may one day help people recover more safely and fully after a heart attack.
Scientists engineer ‘living eye drop’ to support corneal healing
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers have developed an early-stage, experimental “living eye drop” that uses naturally occurring eye bacteria to support corneal wound healing.
AI blood test detects early pancreatic cancer with up to 94% accuracy
A team of researchers from Taiwan has developed PanMETAI, an AI-powered platform that analyzes metabolic fingerprints in a simple blood sample to detect pancreatic cancer at its earliest stages—when treatment is most effective—achieving up to 94% diagnostic accuracy.