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Biomarkers – News and Features

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News

Brain Rhythms Can Predict Seizure Risk in Alzheimer's Patients

A research team has identified changes in brain rhythms that indicate seizure activity in Alzheimer’s patients.
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News

Self-Powered Graphene Smart Sensor Takes the Pain Out of Wound Monitoring

The flexible sensor, ideal for use in the human body, uses laser-induced graphene to simultaneously but separately measure temperature and strain in wound healing.
Neurons in the brain with Alzheimer's disease plaques
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Alzheimer’s Discovery Opens the Way to Complimentary Drug Treatments

A complementary drug to combat Alzheimer’s disease could target a specific part of the nerve cell protein tau.
A SARS-CoV-2 virion, with proteins protruding from its surface.
News

Portable Device Simultaneously Detects SARS-CoV-2 and Vitamin C

A new portable and wireless device can detect SARS-CoV-2 and vitamin C, a critical nutrient that helps bolster infection resistance.
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A Single Amino Acid Change Makes Breast Cancer Cells More Aggressive

New research has found that changes to the intermediate filament (IF) protein, vimentin, were found to promote tumor growth.
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Article

Organoids, Beyond the Hype

The HUMANOID Center at UC San Diego is pioneering organoid research aimed at improving the reliability and reproducibility of these models, ultimately increasing drug testing accuracy and revolutionizing biomedical science.
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News

Is It Possible to Be Obese and Still Healthy?

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people stay healthy, while others do not.
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Mouth Bacteria Linked to Brain Function Changes in Aging

A study finds links between oral bacteria and brain health. Some bacteria improve memory, while others may increase Alzheimer’s risk. Researchers suggest that oral health monitoring could provide early signs of cognitive decline.
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Could the Contraceptive Pill Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk?

The contraceptive pill may reduce ovarian cancer risk by up to 43% in women over the age of 45, reports a new study.
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Printable Nanoparticles Enable Mass Production of Wearable Biosensors

Caltech engineers have developed wearable sensors that use inkjet-printed nanoparticles to monitor vitamins, hormones and medications in real time. These biosensors have been tested on patients with long COVID and cancer.
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