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Bioluminescent Tool Makes Animals Glow Like Fireflies
News May 12, 2021An international research team is working to harness the power of bioluminescence in a low-cost, noninvasive portable medical imaging device that could one day be applied to many uses in biomedical research, translational medicine and clinical diagnoses.
Map of Metabolic Changes After Heart Attack
News May 12, 2021Researchers have mapped out the changes in metabolism that occur after a heart attack, publishing their findings in the open-access eLife journal.
Which Antibodies Best Neutralize the Coronavirus In COVID-19 Patients?
News May 12, 2021Scientists have assessed various antigen-specific antibodies and have determined which of them had the strongest neutralizing activity against SARS-CoV-2.
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Ultrasensitive Antigen Test Detects SARS-CoV-2 and Influenza Viruses
News May 12, 2021Novel chip-based diagnostic technology can detect individual viral antigens in nasal swab samples to identify the viruses that cause COVID-19 and flu with a single test.
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Theory Suggests Endometriosis Symptoms Are Downstream Effect of Testosterone
News May 11, 2021 A new theory developed by researchers at Simon Fraser University suggests a previously overlooked hormone — testosterone — has a critical role in the development of endometriosis. The research could have direct impacts on diagnosis and treatment of the disease, signaling hope for women with endometriosis worldwide.
New Mapping Technique Reveals Epigenetic Drivers of Cancers
News May 11, 2021Scientists have made major advances in understanding and developing treatments for many cancers by identifying genetic mutations that drive the disease. Now researchers have developed a machine learning technique for detecting other modifications to DNA that have a similar effect.
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3D Printing Lays the Foundation for a New Range of Diagnostic Tests
News May 11, 2021Researchers at KU Leuven have developed a 3D printing technique that extends the possibilities of lateral flow testing. With the new printing technique, advanced diagnostic tests can be produced that are quick, cheap, and easy to use.
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Damage to White Matter Linked to Worse Post-Brain Injury Outcomes
News May 10, 2021A new study challenges the idea that gray matter is more important than white matter when it comes to cognitive health and function. The findings may help neurologists better predict the long-term effects of strokes and other forms of traumatic brain injury.
AI System May Improve Diagnosis of Complicated Metastatic Cancers
News May 10, 2021To improve diagnosis for patients with complex metastatic cancers, especially those in low-resource settings, researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital developed an artificial intelligence system that uses routinely acquired histology slides to accurately find the origins of metastatic tumors while generating a differential diagnosis.
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What Makes Some Brain Cells Resilient Against Alzheimer's?
News May 07, 2021Researchers have discovered that neurons with high levels of the protein apolipoprotein E are more sensitive to degeneration, and therefore Alzheimer's disease.
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