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A novel method of delivering mRNA using extracellular vesicles has been developed that could overcome many of the hurdles faced by other promising mRNA therapies.

A new study aimed to create a targeted test for predicting placenta accreta spectrum during pregnancy, thus better preparing patients and practitioners for the delivery day.

Researchers have discovered an immune response inside the nose that fights off viruses responsible for upper respiratory infections, but which is inhibited in colder temperatures, making an infection more likely to occur.

Engineers at Duke University have developed a device that uses sound waves to separate and sort the tiniest particles found in blood in a matter of minutes.

A small molecule has been designed that can pass through the blood–brain barrier and bind to disease-causing RNA, which causes it to be degraded. Researchers propose it could be used to treat ALS and genetic causes of dementia.

New study reveals why comorbidities persist in people living with HIV, despite suppressing the virus through treatment.

A new technique analyzing extracellular vesicles in urine samples identifies changes in the kidneys earlier than conventional methods and can also predict renal function decline.

Shingles can increase the risk of stroke for a year after infection, and researchers have identified how in a new study.

Changes in our microbiome have been linked to fluctuations in our health. The field of gut microbiome research has therefore gathered a lot of interest, as these microbes and their metabolites can influence the rest of the body in health and disease. But what have we learned from recent research?

Researchers from Hokkaido University and Toppan have developed a method to detect build-up of amyloid beta in the brain, a characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, from biomarkers in blood samples.