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New study finds diabetes drug may reduce risk for colorectal cancer

New study finds diabetes drug may reduce risk for colorectal cancer

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce

New study finds diabetes drug may reduce risk for colorectal cancer

byCase Western Reserve UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainA study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce
Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat

Researchers present playbook of best practices for cancer team science in the modern era

by Break Through CancerThe Hallmarks of Cancer Collaboration. Based on Hanahan and Weinberg's seminal "Hallmarks of Cancer," this illustration proposes six Hallmarks of Cancer Collaborat
A molecular route to decoding synaptic specificity and nerve cell communication

A molecular route to decoding synaptic specificity and nerve cell communication

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyThis study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the neuronal synaptic interaction. Credit: Tokyo TechNeurons or nerve cells are the fundament

A molecular route to decoding synaptic specificity and nerve cell communication

by Tokyo Institute of TechnologyThis study provides insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying the neuronal synaptic interaction. Credit: Tokyo TechNeurons or nerve cells are the fundament
Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityThe study findings could pave the way for improved Lyme disease treatments, particularly in persistent cases, said lead researcher Monica Embers, PhD, associate p

Combined antibiotics more effective against Lyme disease: Study

by Leslie Tate,Tulane UniversityThe study findings could pave the way for improved Lyme disease treatments, particularly in persistent cases, said lead researcher Monica Embers, PhD, associate p
Variants in synaptic scaffolding protein PPFIA3 discovered to cause new syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder

Variants in synaptic scaffolding protein PPFIA3 discovered to cause new syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative study has recently discovered that variants in the PPFIA3 gene cause a previously unknown syndromic

Variants in synaptic scaffolding protein PPFIA3 discovered to cause new syndromic neurodevelopmental disorder

byTexas Children's HospitalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAn international collaborative study has recently discovered that variants in the PPFIA3 gene cause a previously unknown syndromic
Researchers produce grafts that replicate the human ear

Researchers produce grafts that replicate the human ear

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegePictured is the intricate, left-ear plastic scaffold that was created on a 3D printer based on data from a person's ear, anterior view (left) and posterior vie

Researchers produce grafts that replicate the human ear

by Weill Cornell Medical CollegePictured is the intricate, left-ear plastic scaffold that was created on a 3D printer based on data from a person's ear, anterior view (left) and posterior vie
Scientists improve the equation in FDA guidance predicting drug interactions

Scientists improve the equation in FDA guidance predicting drug interactions

by Institute for Basic ScienceThe new equation provides more accurate predictions than the conventional FDA equation. The FDA equation with Fg estimated assuming Fa = 1 underpredicts the area und

Scientists improve the equation in FDA guidance predicting drug interactions

by Institute for Basic ScienceThe new equation provides more accurate predictions than the conventional FDA equation. The FDA equation with Fg estimated assuming Fa = 1 underpredicts the area und
Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA phase III LIBRETTO-431 multicenter study has evaluated the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib compared to control

Evaluating selpercatinib for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer

by D'Or Institute for Research and EducationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA phase III LIBRETTO-431 multicenter study has evaluated the efficacy and safety of selpercatinib compared to control
Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

byUniversity of OxfordIncidence rate of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms in the infected cohort. Note: Plots have been scaled independently so that all incidences can be visualized. Credit:eCl

Health care database analysis highlights lingering symptoms long after COVID-19 infection

byUniversity of OxfordIncidence rate of post-acute COVID-19 symptoms in the infected cohort. Note: Plots have been scaled independently so that all incidences can be visualized. Credit:eCl
Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed a second-generation antibiotic that shows early effectiveness ag

Re-engineered antibiotic shows potential for treatment of drug-resistant bacteria

by St. Jude Children's Research HospitalResearchers led by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital scientists have developed a second-generation antibiotic that shows early effectiveness ag
Sirtuin 6 activation rescues the age-related decline in DNA damage repair in chondrocytes: Study

Sirtuin 6 activation rescues the age-related decline in DNA damage repair in chondrocytes: Study

by Impact Journals LLCExperimental design for the results shown in Figures 3 and 4. Credit: 2023 Copp et al.A newresearch papertitled "Sirtuin 6 activation rescues the age-related dec

Sirtuin 6 activation rescues the age-related decline in DNA damage repair in chondrocytes: Study

by Impact Journals LLCExperimental design for the results shown in Figures 3 and 4. Credit: 2023 Copp et al.A newresearch papertitled "Sirtuin 6 activation rescues the age-related dec
The year in opioid settlements: 5 things you need to know

The year in opioid settlements: 5 things you need to know

DECEMBER 30, 2023 Editors' notesby Aneri Pattani, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year, about $1.5 billion has landed in state and local government coffers from court settleme

The year in opioid settlements: 5 things you need to know

DECEMBER 30, 2023 Editors' notesby Aneri Pattani, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThis year, about $1.5 billion has landed in state and local government coffers from court settleme