Category: Medical Research
Researchers Use Fenofibrate an Old Cholesterol-Lowering Drug to Reverse Spinal Injury
The research by Cavalli, Dunn, et al is innovative not only for its use of neuroprotective drugs but also because the team developed a platform for developing molecular approaches …
How the Immune Systems of Our Ancestors Adapted to their Proximity to Livestock
When people started farming thousands of years ago, they faced an increase in infectious diseases caused by close contact with animals and their feces. This triggered a natural selection …
Whole-Genome Sequencing Found To Be Better For Detecting Fetal Abnormalities
New work led by researchers from China has shown that whole-genome sequencing could offer a better approach for prenatal testing with improved detection capability. Anomalies of the central nervous …
When People Like Each Other, They Respond Faster in Conversation, Study Finds
Key Takeaways: Fast response times (under 250 ms) during conversation signal stronger connection. This applies to both strangers and close friends. Observers can often detect mutual interest based on …
A Leap Towards HIV Cure: Stem Cell Transplants Show Promising Results in Recent Study
Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune cells, making the body prone to infections especially the kinds that do not usually affect normal people. …WFIRM Scientists Discover How to Use CRISPR to Better Edit Genomes with Minimal DNA Deletions
CRISPR, meaning clustered regularly interspaced palindromic repeats, is a very powerful tool in genetics. It disrupts the normal sequence of repeating units of base pairs in a DNA molecule …
Scientists Confirm Inhaled Vaccines More Effective For COVID-19 Than Nasal Sprays
A comparison of vaccine delivery systems for respiratory infection treatments that was carried out by scientists from McMaster University showed that inhaled aerosols offer superior protection and more robust …Microbots: A New Approach to Drug Delivery and Potential Treatment for Difficult-to-Reach Diseases
Medical micro-robotics is a new discipline that seeks to use miniature sensors and actuators to perform non-invasive diagnosis and treatment inside the human body. The University of Colorado Boulder’s …