A synthetic opioid 1000 times more potent than morphine is infiltrating the street drug trade in Adelaide, Australia, sparking fears of a wave of overdoses that could be lethal. In the first…
Researchers from RMIT University have developed a wearable wound monitoring device with integrated sensors that could reduce infection risks by minimising the need for frequent physical contact. Standard methods require regular removal…
Salk Institute researchers launch ShortStop, a machine learning framework that explores overlooked DNA regions in search of microproteins that may play roles in disease Proteins sustain life as we know it, serving…
Heart attacks remain a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The permanent loss of heart muscle cells—known as cardiomyocytes—and the heart’s limited regenerative capacity often led to chronic heart failure. Current…
NCSA resources assist a researcher from Ohio State University in studying atrial fibrillation in order to create better treatments for this deadly condition. You may have heard the phrase “my heart skipped…
By understanding differences in how people’s brains are wired, clinicians may be able to predict who would benefit from a self-guided anxiety care app, according to a new analysis from a clinical…
A study of killifish reveals how protein dysfunction develops in vertebrate brain cells, a key driver of aging – shedding light on cognitive decline and diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS. Aging…
About one quarter of patients with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) may be treated and derive a benefit with the current standard chemotherapy. To better understand why some tumors resist chemotherapy and identify…
UBCO study reveals non-invasive way to detect early warning signs of chronic disease Measuring elevated levels of insulin in blood, called hyperinsulinemia, is a proven way to measure metabolic health and can…
A review of Emilie A. Caspar, “Just Following Orders: Atrocities and the Brain Science of Obedience” (Cambridge University Press, 2024). Why do individuals obey commands to inflict terrible pain or even kill…
