Category: Medical Research

AIDS: A Rare New Strain of HIV Identified by Abbott Laboratories

Key Takeaways: Abbott Laboratories identified HIV-1 subtype L, the first new strain in 19 years, part of the pandemic-causing M group. Existing diagnostic tests recognize subtype L, and antiretroviral …

Diabetes 1 Breakthrough: Researchers Are Now Able to Create Insulin-Producing Cells

After years of trying, researchers finally were able to transform human stem cells into mature cells that produce insulin. In the long term, this can cure people with diabetes. …

Scientists Unveil the Structure of the Deadly Influenza A Virus

The genome of the deadly virus behind influenza infections was mapped by a team of researchers from the U.K., Australia, and the U.S. The researchers reported that the mapped …

Could a “Brain Reset” Restore Child-Like Learning in Adults? New Research Sparks Hope

Key Takeaways: Children’s brains are learning powerhouses due to heightened plasticity—the ability to rewire in response to new experiences. A protein called Lynx1 acts as a “molecular brake,” slowing …

A Simple Urine Test to Diagnose Prostate Cancer May Offer Improved Detection of Aggressive Cases Compared to PSA Testing

Key Takeaways A new at-home urine test may improve detection of aggressive prostate cancer biomarkers. The method is still in research and not a replacement for PSA testing. Larger …