Cart is empty Researchers have found evidence of inherent changes to the pancreas in people with type 1 diabetes. Published recently in Scientific Reports, these new findings help explain how low blood glucose occurs in type 1 diabetes.
COVID-19 mutations and their links to excessive immune responses
Mutations on a key SARS-CoV-2 viral protein are linked to extreme immune responses and could offer a novel vaccine target.
Prevention better than cure in race to slash rates of TB, global review finds
The first global review of the effectiveness of current strategies to fight tuberculosis—the leading infectious cause of death globally—has found preventive therapy is the most effective intervention strategy.
AI chest X-ray model analysis reveals race and sex bias
An AI chest X-ray foundation model for disease detection demonstrated racial and sex-related bias leading to uneven performance across patient subgroups and may be unsafe for clinical applications, according to a study published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence. The study aims to highlight the potential risks for using foundation models in the development of medical imaging artificial intelligence.
Saturated fat may interfere with creating memories in the aged brain
New research hints at a few ways fatty foods affect cells in the brain, a finding that could help explain the link between a high-fat diet and impaired memory—especially as we age.
New rapid electronic diagnostic test for infectious diseases
A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at the University of Surrey, as they warn that the world needs to be prepared for the next pandemic.
Gene linked to glioblastoma stem cell self-renewal and immunosuppression
Northwestern Medicine scientists have identified how one gene connects glioblastoma stem cell self-renewal to microglia immunosuppression in glioblastoma, according to a new study published in Nature Immunology.
Study in mice shows blocking abnormal stem cell signal during aging lessens related bone loss
A cellular signal essential to the development of the skeleton increases during aging to weaken bones, finds a new study in mice.
Research reveals why our skin feels ‘tight’ after washing
When we wash our face with a cleanser, our skin can start to feel tight. With the application of a favorite moisturizer, that feeling often goes away. This perception of our skin might seem subjective, but researchers at Stanford recently revealed the mechanism behind these feelings.
What your hair and saliva say about your risk for depression and cognitive shortfalls during menopause
Stress affects the body and brain in many ways by causing the endocrine system to increase cortisol levels. These spiked levels can be found throughout the body. A study, presented during the 2023 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in Philadelphia September 27–30, suggests that elevated cortisol levels in the hair and saliva may affect cognitive and mental health in late peri/early postmenopausal women.