Next Generation

UMGCCC awarded $3 million to train the next generation of oncology researchers

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The University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center (UMGCCC) has been awarded a prestigious $3 million National Cancer Institute (NCI) Career Development Award to train the next generation of oncology researchers focused on treating patients of all backgrounds. The Advancing Oncologic Research Communities in Health Equity (ARCH) K12 Program will support early-career faculty and … Read more

Study highlights crucial role of fathers in pregnancy and child outcomes

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New research from the University of Southampton and international partners shines a spotlight on the significant and often under-recognized role that fathers’ health and well-being play in shaping pregnancy and child outcomes. The study, published in The Lancet, challenges the traditional approach to pregnancy care which focuses solely on mothers’ behaviours. “Research into the influence … Read more

How “old RNA” reshapes sperm metabolism

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Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of obesity and stillbirth. But what drives this increased risk remains unknown. Most research into this link focuses on how the DNA inside sperm changes with age. But sperm carry other molecules as well, including a diverse array … Read more

Universal Vaccine Platform: HHS & NIH Launch New Tech

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News Release Thursday, May 1, 2025 Revolutionizing Vaccine Development: The Generation gold Standard Platform Table of Contents Revolutionizing Vaccine Development: The Generation gold Standard Platform A Paradigm Shift… The post Universal Vaccine Platform: HHS & NIH Launch New Tech appeared first on NewsyList. Source link

Genetic diversity of malaria parasite challenges one size fits all strategies

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  Despite decades of efforts focused on mosquito eradication, drug therapies, and vaccines, malaria remains hard to beat, especially in Africa. The World Health Organization’s World Malaria Report 2024 indicates that 11 African countries bear about two thirds of the world’s malaria burden. A major factor in this persistence is the malaria parasite’s genetic adaptability, according to … Read more

OICR funds five innovative cancer drug discovery projects

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The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) has announced its support for five Ontario research teams working to develop the next generation of medicines that kill tumours more effectively, cause fewer side effects and reduce the risk that cancer will come back. The projects will be funded as part of OICR’s Cancer Therapeutics Innovation Pipeline … Read more

University Hospitals introduces endoscopic spine surgery for back pain patients with herniated discs

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Endoscopic spine surgery is revolutionizing the treatment of herniated discs, offering patients a minimally invasive alternative to traditional open surgery. This groundbreaking technique, pioneered by surgeons like Dr. Xiaofei (Sophie) Zhou at University Hospitals Cleveland, utilizes specialized instruments and a tiny camera inserted through a small incision, typically less than a centimeter. This minimally invasive … Read more

Penn researchers develop optimized framework for COVID-19 vaccination distribution

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Engineering and medical researchers at Penn have developed a groundbreaking framework that can determine the best and most computationally optimized distribution strategy for COVID-19 vaccinations in any given community. Published in PLOS One, this study addresses one of the most critical challenges in pandemic response – how to prioritize vaccination efforts in communities with individuals … Read more

Childhood stress impacts epigenetic profile of sperm and brain development

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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