Scientists have uncovered new details about how bacteria share genes, including those that drive antimicrobial resistance (AMR), a growing global health threat. The findings come from researchers at the John Innes Centre, who studied unusual particles known as gene transfer agents (GTAs).
GTAs…
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued guidance on its “Breakthrough Devices Program” in 2023. The program grants a designation to certain medical devices that provide more effective treatment or diagnosis of illnesses and…
Sparkling water may play a small role in weight management by slightly increasing blood glucose uptake and metabolism, which is the process the body uses to convert energy. However, the effect appears to be minimal. A brief analysis published in BMJ Nutrition Prevention & Health concludes that…
Scientists have discovered how a naturally occurring hormone can reverse obesity in mice, and the answer lies in the brain. Researchers at the University of Oklahoma found that the hormone works by sending signals to a brain region that helps control metabolism and appetite. This is the same…
Researchers in Brazil are advancing a promising form of cancer immunotherapy by making natural killer (NK) cells more powerful and precise. In a recent study, scientists at the Ribeirão Preto Blood Center and the Center for Cell-Based Therapy (CTC) used the NK-92 cell line to test new designs…
As people get older, their blood and immune systems gradually lose strength. A major reason is the decline of hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), which are responsible for producing all types of blood cells. Under healthy conditions, these stem cells can renew themselves and create a balanced mix…
Have you been to a licensed cannabis dispensary lately?
My team and I often visit them in the Greater Lansing area to invite cannabis users to participate in our studies. As soon as we walk in, we are met with a dazzling array of products: high-potency vape cartridges, gourmet gummies,…
Current research investigates novel biomarkers that can predict therapeutic outcomes. Finding ways to determine therapeutic efficacy before treating patients would have life-saving outcomes. Many times, patients are on various therapeutic regimens that do not…
Pancreatic cancer is often detected in late stages due to its location in the body. Tumors grow undetected within the gut and is hidden from physical palpitation. Additionally, minimal symptoms are present during early stages until the tumor becomes large…
Imagine you and your partner are sitting in the waiting room of your doctor’s office, waiting for your appointment to get birth control – and instead of calculating how many other people will be called before you, or perusing old magazines, a nurse hands you a digital tablet and…