A groundbreaking collaboration between the University of Central Florida (UCF) and biotech company Vaxxinity is focused on developing vaccines to prevent and mitigate muscle and bone weakening in space travelers and aging…
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Routine Health Checks Associated with Lower Risk of Mortality
Attending a routine health check appointment, such as the NHS Health Check offered for free in the UK, has been found to be associated with a decreased risk of death and a…
Small Oklahoma town plagued by hospital lawsuits
Debt collection lawsuits have become a common occurrence in McAlester, a small farming community in Oklahoma. The local hospital, McAlester Regional Medical Center, has filed thousands of such cases over the past…
Researchers successfully develop a model for the most common genetic cause of childhood interstitial lung disease
Childhood interstitial lung disease (chILD) is a rare group of genetic lung disorders that affects infants and children, resulting in symptoms such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, and coughing. Despite numerous…
The Surprising Role of CD4+ T Cells in Fighting Melanoma
A groundbreaking study conducted by the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity has revealed a new understanding of CD4+ T cells in the context of melanoma. Traditionally known as “helper T…
New Robot System Can Autonomously Build Structures Using Lattice Blocks
Engineers from NASA Ames Research Center and KBR have collaborated to develop a robot system that has the ability to autonomously construct structures using specially designed lattice blocks. This innovative system, described…
New Liquid Biopsy Technique Enhances Detection of Circulating Tumor DNA in Blood Samples
A new approach developed by researchers from MIT and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has made it easier to detect circulating tumor DNA in blood samples. Tumors constantly release DNA…
Study Demonstrates the Importance of Precision Medicine Based on Race/Ethnicity
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine at OU Health Sciences has shed light on the benefits of precision medicine based on race/ethnicity. Precision medicine…
New Study Reveals Strategies to Tackle Antibiotic Resistance in Pneumonia Treatment
A recent study conducted by the University of Liverpool has made significant progress in understanding antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly in hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP). AMR, also known as antibiotic resistance, is a growing…
New Tool Introduces Shipping Industry Risk Sentiment Index to Analyze News Media Sentiment
A recent study published in the International Journal of Shipping and Transport Logistics has unveiled a new tool known as the Shipping Industry Risk Sentiment Index (SRSI). This groundbreaking tool has been…