Cellulite, characterized by skin dimpling on the thighs, bottom and stomach, occurs in around 80% to 90% of women, often regardless of body weight. For some, it can be a significant aesthetic concern. Previous research shows that cellulite is caused by diminished microcirculation, weakened connective tissues and enlarged fat cells, whereby all these disturbances are … Read more
Scientists from the Francis Crick Institute, UCL, UCLH and Personalis have found that a test to detect circulating tumor DNA can predict lung cancer outcome in a Cancer Research UK-funded study. Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is fragments of DNA released into the blood by tumors. It’s known to be important for disease prognosis but can … Read more
Childhood stress can impact the epigenetic profile of sperm. These results may also have practical implications for future generations through epigenetic inheritance, as many of the observed epigenetic associations are related to brain development. This ground-breaking discovery has been made in the FinnBrain study at the University of Turku, Finland, in collaboration with researchers from … Read more
Archyde Nanopore Technology: A Revolution in Disease Diagnostics? Table of Contents 1. Nanopore Technology: A Revolution in Disease Diagnostics? 2. Fast and Accurate Disease Detection 3. beyond Diagnostics: advancing Protein Research 4. Nanopore Technology: A Breakthrough in Molecular Diagnostics Scientists at UC Riverside have created a groundbreaking nanopore-based tool that could transform the landscape of … Read more
Cancer Vaccines: Coley’s Dream Coming True? Over a century ago, William Coley, an American surgeon, observed that infections sometimes caused tumors to shrink. This led him to develop a treatment using bacteria to trigger the immune system against cancer, a revolutionary idea at the time. Coley’s Insight: A Legacy for Cancer Research Coley’s pioneering work, … Read more
A Medical University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer Center researcher is exploring new ways to improve treatment options for kidney cancer patients. With funding from a Department of Defense (DOD) Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators Early Career Scholar Award, Aguirre de Cubas, Ph.D., will investigate how the immune system can be boosted to detect and kill … Read more
Archyde Living Fossils: Survivors from the Age of Dinosaurs Table of Contents 1. Living Fossils: Survivors from the Age of Dinosaurs 2. Crocodiles: armored Survivors 3. Horseshoe Crabs: Ancient Survivors 4. Cedarwood Wasp: A Lone Survivor 5. Ancient Wonders: Animals That Seem Frozen in Time 6. 1.The Horseshoe Crab: an Ancient Survivor 7. 2. The … Read more
Immune System Regulator Uncovered: ADA2’s Surprising Role in Fighting Infections New research reveals a previously unknown function for the enzyme adenosine deaminase 2 (ADA2), highlighting its crucial role in regulating the body’s immune response to infections. Scientists have long known ADA2 for its ability to break down adenosine,a molecule involved in various bodily functions. However,a … Read more
A newly published review in eGastroenterology compiles recent research on alcohol-associated liver disease (ALD), offering an overview of its pathogenesis and efforts to better understand this condition. ALD, caused by excessive alcohol consumption, remains a significant contributor to liver-related mortality worldwide. Effective treatments are still limited, underscoring the need for a deeper understanding of its … Read more
Research reveals distinct differences in nasal fungi composition, structure, and function in individuals with allergies and asthma Study: The nasal mycobiome of individuals with allergic rhinitis and asthma differs from that of healthy controls in composition, structure and function. Image Credit: labden/Shutterstock.com A recent study published in Frontiers in Microbiology investigated the fungal communities in … Read more