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Having already cured many diseases and conditions that were once a death sentence, medical researchers continue to strive to help us live longer and healthier lives. Read about the latest advances here.
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Scientists discover two new potential avenues of treatment for ALS
February 07, 2023ALS is a debilitating neurodegenerative disease with poor outcomes, but a pair of new studies may point towards a more optimistic future. In tests in human cells and live mice, scientists identified promising new targets for potential treatment. -
Arthritis drug mimics "young blood" transfusions to reverse aging in mice
February 05, 2023In what sounds like sci-fi, transfusions of youthful blood can improve the health of older people. A new study has found that an existing arthritis drug can effectively rejuvenate blood stem cells, mimicking the benefits of young blood transfusions. -
Pop Rocks and molecular gastronomy inspire new tumor-fighting foam
February 02, 2023Using the same whipping siphon used in the culinary world, researchers have created a food-based foam that can be injected directly into tumors. The foam contains oxygen, which makes tumors more susceptible to chemotherapy and radiation treatments. -
Brain activity could predict who is most likely to get PTSD
February 01, 2023When it comes to PTSD, much of the clinical research focuses on improving the condition rather than predicting it. However, a new study has uncovered a brain marker that seems to show who is more likely to develop PTSD when exposed to trauma. -
Lab-grown 3D skin grafts could be applied like "biological clothing"
February 01, 2023While bioengineered skin holds promise for people such as burn victims, the material has so far only been produced in flat sheets. Now, scientists have devised a method of growing it in 3D forms, which could be slipped onto the body like clothing. -
Eye-pressure-sensing contact lens both monitors and manages glaucoma
February 01, 2023If people with glaucoma don't stay on top of their condition, blindness may result. An experimental new contact lens is designed to help, by both monitoring glaucoma symptoms and automatically releasing medication as needed. -
Common heart medicine could reduce violent behavior
January 31, 2023For half a century beta blockers have been used to help patients with cardiovascular problems manage their abnormal heart rhythms, but a new study tracking over a million people has found the common drug may also reduce aggression and violent behavior. -
Biomaterial could travel through the bloodstream to heal damaged hearts
January 31, 2023After someone has suffered a heart attack, their body replaces the damaged heart muscle tissue with non-beating scar tissue, compromising the heart's function. A new injectable biomaterial, however, may help the heart heal better. -
First human trial for experimental Marburg virus vaccine reports success
January 30, 2023Promising results have been published from the first human trial testing an experimental vaccine targeting the deadly Marburg virus. Flagged as a potential pandemic-causing virus, this is the first Marburg vaccine to move into Phase 2 human trials. -
Bottlebrush-shaped molecules carry drug combos to combat cancer
January 29, 2023Scientists at MIT have developed bottlebrush-shaped molecules that can carry groups of different cancer drugs in just the right ratios. Tests in mice showed significantly improved outcomes compared to just giving the drugs loose. -
Peptide spray kills bacteria in wounds without using antibiotics
January 26, 2023It's always good if the use of antibiotics can be avoided, to keep harmful bacteria from developing a resistance to them. A new wound-treatment spray could help, as it kills bacteria using peptides that occur naturally in our bodies. -
Microneedle patch shown to stop bleeding faster than regular dressings
January 24, 2023Skin-applied microneedle patches are already used to painlessly deliver medication and detect chemicals in a patient's bloodstream. A new one, however, reportedly stops wounds from bleeding much more effectively than traditional bandages. -
Unique gene mutation in superagers could rewind heart age by a decade
January 23, 2023Researchers studying healthy centenarians have homed in on a gene mutation that plays a crucial role in maintaining cardiovascular health in old age. Across a series of experiments the researchers demonstrated how gene therapy could rejuvenate aging hearts. -
Experimental device breaks up blood clots using twisted ultrasound
January 23, 2023It goes without saying that if someone has a blood clot in their brain, that clot should be cleared as soon as possible. An experimental new transducer could help, as it uses swirling waves of ultrasound to break up blood clots much faster than existing methods. -
Major setback as another large ongoing Phase 3 HIV vaccine trial fails
January 19, 2023In a blow to researchers across the world, the only HIV vaccine currently in Phase 3 human trials has been deemed a failure. The experimental vaccine's failure turns the current research focus onto several other candidates only in early-stage human trials.
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