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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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Landmark study uncovers new set of cells behind back pain
December 07, 2023In big news for the millions who suffer from chronic lower back pain due to degraded disks, scientists have made a potentially huge breakthrough in understanding its cause at a microscopic level, paving the way for effective cell therapy to relieve it. -
mRNA mod responsible for off-target effects identified & fixed
December 07, 2023Researchers discovered that a modification to the synthetic mRNA used in therapeutics can cause the cell’s machinery to misread its instructions, leading to unintended immune responses. Importantly, they’ve also discovered a solution to the problem. -
Rogue protein linked to early-onset dementia identified
December 07, 2023Scientists have solved the mystery of which protein triggers the onset of many cases of frontotemporal dementia, paving the way for more effective early diagnosis of the degenerative disease and the development of potentially life-changing treatment. -
Microbubble bots guided through complex brain vessels using ultrasound
December 07, 2023Researchers have developed a bubble microrobot capable of being guided around the tiny complex blood vessels of the brain using ultrasound. The ‘microvehicle’ holds potential as a means of delivering drugs to treat brain cancer and stroke. -
Biomarkers enable detection of rapidly aging organs & disease risk
December 06, 2023Researchers have analyzed blood proteins to estimate the biological - as opposed to the chronological - age of bodily organs to predict a person’s risk of disease. The approach may lead to the earlier detection of disease in apparently healthy people. -
Mussel-inspired adhesive builds a bond between implants and bones
December 06, 2023If you've ever tried pulling a mussel off a rock, you'll know that they're good at holding on. The secret to their success is a natural adhesive, which has been replicated in a glue that could help keep orthopedic implants attached to bone tissue. -
World-first: Daily tablet slows diabetes progression in clinical trial
December 06, 2023A world-first clinical trial has found that a drug commonly prescribed for rheumatoid arthritis preserved the pancreatic cells’ ability to produce insulin and slowed the progression of type 1 diabetes in those recently diagnosed with the condition. -
Under-skin implant reverses type 1 diabetes without anti-rejection drugs
December 05, 2023Researchers developed a technique to implant a device containing insulin-secreting cells in a pocket under the skin, reversing diabetes in mice without the need for anti-rejection drugs. It could one day provide an alternative to insulin injections. -
Once-a-day pill for stubborn cancer delivers a 62.5% positive response
December 05, 2023In what has already been tagged as a “game-changer” for cancer treatment, the potent once-a-day tablet known as divarasib has continued to impress at Phase 1b trial stage, outperforming not just current therapies but its previous trial results. -
Stem cell breakthrough may mean better treatment for Parkinson’s disease
December 05, 2023Researchers have genetically engineered stem cells to transform into greater numbers of the neurons needed for effective Parkinson’s disease cell therapy. The method could be used to generate other types of brain cells to treat a range of disorders. -
Twice-daily brain zaps may boost 'rewiring' & functioning in Alzheimer’s
December 05, 2023Research has found that non-invasively applying a mild electrical current to the brain twice a day for six weeks improved cognitive functioning and plasticity, the ability of the brain to ‘rewire’ itself, in patients with Alzheimer’s disease. -
Regular ketamine use found to restructure the brain's dopamine system
December 04, 2023Researchers have revealed how regular ketamine use produces divergent changes in parts of the brain that produce the ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter, dopamine. The discovery could have significant implications for the treatment of mental illness. -
In a first, human study shows how dopamine teaches our brain new tricks
December 04, 2023A groundbreaking study has mapped dopamine, deep inside the brain, in real time. Surprising researchers, the "pleasure neurotransmitter" is more complex than earlier thought, shaping our brain to make better decisions based on prior experience. -
High altitude 'prehab' may reduce surgical complications in older patients
December 03, 2023A study has found that placing older adults in a simulated high-altitude environment for a week before major surgery greatly improved their hemoglobin levels, addressing a common preoperative problem, anemia, that can lead to surgical complications. -
Immunotherapy strategy offers hope to autoimmune skin disease sufferers
December 03, 2023Researchers have identified a way of selectively eliminating the ‘bad’ immune cells that contribute to autoimmune skin diseases like psoriasis while leaving the ‘good’ cells intact. The discovery could lead to longer-lasting, more targeted treatments.
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