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3-D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis and treatment

3-D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis and treatment

by Tufts UniversityBacteria in the gut are pulled into the helical channels by an osmotic 'pump' in the pill. Credit: Nano Lab, Tufts UniversityA research team led by Tufts University eng

3-D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis and treatment

by Tufts UniversityBacteria in the gut are pulled into the helical channels by an osmotic 'pump' in the pill. Credit: Nano Lab, Tufts UniversityA research team led by Tufts University eng
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
Study describes five cutting-edge advances in biomedical engineering

Study describes five cutting-edge advances in biomedical engineering

FEBRUARY 27, 2024by Azeem Zeekrya,Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for hu

Study describes five cutting-edge advances in biomedical engineering

FEBRUARY 27, 2024by Azeem Zeekrya,Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIEEE, the world's largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for hu
Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

by Helena Cornu,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryHierarchical clustering of stop reason similarity based on curation from Pak et al. and 447 additional stopped trials due to COVID-19. Credit

Why clinical trials stop: Researchers find a link between genetic evidence and trial outcome

by Helena Cornu,European Molecular Biology LaboratoryHierarchical clustering of stop reason similarity based on curation from Pak et al. and 447 additional stopped trials due to COVID-19. Credit
Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

by Robin FosterFollowing disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market.In astatementissued Friday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said t

Poor trial results may prompt maker to pull ALS drug from market

by Robin FosterFollowing disappointing trial results, the maker of a controversial ALS drug may pull the medication off the market.In astatementissued Friday, Amylyx Pharmaceuticals said t
Researchers report encouraging first evidence of effective new gene therapy to treat multiple sulfatase deficiency

Researchers report encouraging first evidence of effective new gene therapy to treat multiple sulfatase deficiency

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.08.015Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have tested a

Researchers report encouraging first evidence of effective new gene therapy to treat multiple sulfatase deficiency

byChildren's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit:Molecular Therapy(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ymthe.2024.08.015Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have tested a
FDA's plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too late

FDA's plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too late

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 Editors' notesby Ronnie Cohen, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn April, a dozen years after a federal agency classified formaldehyde a human carcinogen, the Food

FDA's plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too late

FEBRUARY 13, 2024 Editors' notesby Ronnie Cohen, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn April, a dozen years after a federal agency classified formaldehyde a human carcinogen, the Food
Study reveals insights into diabetic kidney disease and how anti-obesity drugs work

Study reveals insights into diabetic kidney disease and how anti-obesity drugs work

by Monash UniversityThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaData from Australian researchers could partly explain why a trial of a new drug for diabetes, was

Study reveals insights into diabetic kidney disease and how anti-obesity drugs work

by Monash UniversityThis image shows a cross section of a kidney. Credit: Holly Fischer/WikipediaData from Australian researchers could partly explain why a trial of a new drug for diabetes, was
Tryptophan in diet and gut bacteria protect against E. coli infection, study shows

Tryptophan in diet and gut bacteria protect against E. coli infection, study shows

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityDietary Trp protects against infection with C. rodentium strain DBS100 in a mouse model of EHEC infection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4

Tryptophan in diet and gut bacteria protect against E. coli infection, study shows

by Krishna Ramanujan,Cornell UniversityDietary Trp protects against infection with C. rodentium strain DBS100 in a mouse model of EHEC infection. Credit:Nature(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s4
Research team discovers new way to generate human cartilage

Research team discovers new way to generate human cartilage

byUniversity of MontanaA graph of gene expression patterns of organoids created in a University of Montana lab transitioning to become cells that form human cartilage. It's overlaid on a pic

Research team discovers new way to generate human cartilage

byUniversity of MontanaA graph of gene expression patterns of organoids created in a University of Montana lab transitioning to become cells that form human cartilage. It's overlaid on a pic
Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

by Elana GotkinePreoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist use does not increase the risk for aspiration or subsequent pneumonia in patients undergoing various surgical procedures, according

Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

by Elana GotkinePreoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist use does not increase the risk for aspiration or subsequent pneumonia in patients undergoing various surgical procedures, according