20 results for "medical research"
🚀 InnovationScientists Map 140,000 Gene Connections in Living Cells
An international team has created the most detailed 3D map of the human genome ever made, revealing 140,000 previously hidden connections between genes and their control switches. This breakthrough could unlock answers to how our DNA actually works inside living cells.
🚀 InnovationNew Camera Tech Captures Tiny Details From Across a Room
Scientists at the University of Connecticut invented a lens-free camera system that can see details smaller than a human hair from centimeters away, solving a problem that has limited optical imaging for decades. The breakthrough could transform everything from medical diagnostics to forensic science.
🚀 InnovationAI Tool Scans 500M Drugs in Hours, Not Years
Scientists in China created an AI that can screen 500 million potential medicines against 10,000 human proteins in just one day. This breakthrough could help researchers discover life-saving drugs 10 million times faster than current methods.
🧘 Health & WellnessADHD Drugs Work by Boosting Reward, Not Attention
Scientists just discovered that ADHD medications work differently than we thought for decades. Instead of fixing attention circuits, the drugs make tasks feel more rewarding and interesting to complete.
💡 SolutionsUCLA Study Saves Life-Saving Stroke Care From Flawed Metric
A UCLA study reveals that a federal hospital safety metric has been unfairly penalizing hospitals for performing emergency stroke procedures that save lives. Medicare plans to fix the problem by 2027, protecting access to critical care for the sickest patients.
🧘 Health & WellnessHarvard Researchers Bridge Healthcare Gaps Using Insurance Data to Help More Patients
Harvard Medical School researchers have developed an innovative method using real-world insurance data to extend life-saving medical knowledge to patients traditionally left out of clinical trials. Their groundbreaking approach is already helping more people access effective treatments and informing global health guidelines.
🧘 Health & WellnessHealth Experts Rally Around Evidence-Based Alcohol Awareness Push
Medical professionals across America are celebrating growing public awareness about alcohol's health impacts, as new dietary guidelines spark important conversations about wellness. The shift reflects years of dedicated research by scientists working to help Americans make informed choices about their health.
🚀 InnovationDutch Scientists Resurrect Ancient Cannabis Enzymes to Create Breakthrough Medicines
Researchers at Wageningen University in the Netherlands have brought ancient cannabis enzymes back to life, unlocking a treasure trove of possibilities for developing new medicines. These remarkable "generalist" enzymes from millions of years ago could revolutionize how we produce therapeutic compounds and treat inflammation, seizures, and bacterial infections.
🦸 Community HeroesNigerian Veteran Turns Scorpions Into Medical Gold, Launches Biotech Future
Muhammad Usman, a former Nigerian Air Force corporal, discovered scorpion farming while on sentry duty and transformed it into the country's first commercial venom laboratory. This inspiring entrepreneur is building Nigeria's first biomedical export industry, creating jobs while extracting one of the world's most valuable liquids for medical research.
🧘 Health & WellnessScientists Create Risk Maps to Protect Communities from Hantavirus
Researchers at Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed groundbreaking risk maps that will help public health officials protect vulnerable communities from hantavirus, especially in underserved areas. This innovative tool combines environmental, social, and ecological data to predict where people need protection most, potentially saving countless lives.
🧘 Health & WellnessUK Research Team Doses 817 Vaccine Trial Volunteers in Just Six Weeks
In an impressive display of clinical excellence, hVIVO's UK team successfully recruited and dosed over 800 healthy volunteers for a major vaccine trial in just over six weeks. The achievement showcases how dedicated healthcare professionals and efficient coordination can advance medical research at remarkable speed.
💡 SolutionsOHSU Researchers Champion Better Fertility Care Access for 400K Families
Groundbreaking research from Oregon Health & Science University is shining a light on how to improve maternal health outcomes for families pursuing fertility treatment. The landmark study analyzed over 400,000 births and provides crucial insights that could help protect the health and safety of patients with highly desired pregnancies across the nation.
💛 Acts of KindnessBluffdale Family Turns Rare Disease Battle Into Hope for Others
A Bluffdale family with two children facing a rare creatine deficiency has transformed their personal struggle into a mission of hope. The Wallis family is now funding research and helping others by selling high-quality creatine, turning each purchase into progress toward a cure.
🧘 Health & WellnessItalian Study: Pregnancy Vaccines Shield 89% of Babies from Hospital Visits
Groundbreaking research from Italy brings encouraging news for expectant parents: getting vaccinated during pregnancy dramatically protects newborns from serious illness. The study found that maternal flu and Tdap vaccines reduced infant hospitalizations by up to 89%, offering powerful protection during babies' most vulnerable months.
💛 Acts of KindnessBeaumont Family Raises $1M for Rare Disease Research Through WhiskeyFest
After their 2-year-old son Hudson was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Mike and Katherine Williams transformed their love of whiskey into a powerful force for good. Their annual Southeast Texas WhiskeyFest has raised over $1 million in just four years to fund cutting-edge research for rare diseases that often get overlooked.
🚀 InnovationMass. Biotech Sector Rebounds: 75,000 Jobs Stabilize After Turbulent Years
After weathering significant challenges, Greater Boston's life sciences industry is finding its footing with renewed optimism. The sector, which employs approximately 75,000 Massachusetts workers, is adapting to new realities and positioning itself for growth as companies gain clarity on the regulatory landscape.
🧘 Health & WellnessBrazilian Scientists Crack Code on Pig-to-Human Kidney Transplants
A groundbreaking study led by Brazilian researchers has mapped the immune system's response to the first pig kidney transplant in a living patient, bringing us closer to solving the global organ shortage crisis. The detailed findings are paving the way for life-saving treatments that could help millions waiting for transplants.
🧘 Health & WellnessChinese Scientists Map 10M Immune Cells, Unveiling Surprising Human Diversity
In a groundbreaking achievement, Chinese researchers have created a comprehensive cellular atlas analyzing over 10 million immune cells from 428 individuals, revealing fascinating variations in how our immune systems work across different populations. This remarkable resource promises to make personalized medicine more effective for billions of people worldwide.
💡 SolutionsCleveland Doctors Create Game-Changing Tool to Save Prostate Cancer Patients Sooner
Researchers at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center have developed an innovative prediction tool that helps doctors identify which prostate cancer patients need more aggressive treatment—months earlier than ever before. This breakthrough shifts cancer care from reactive to proactive, potentially saving countless lives through earlier intervention.
🚀 InnovationPhiladelphia Researchers Unlock New Hope for Children Fighting Neuroblastoma Cancer
Scientists at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have developed a groundbreaking protein complex called HLA-Shuttle that could transform treatment for neuroblastoma and other hard-to-treat childhood cancers. This innovative technology helps make "invisible" tumors visible to the immune system, opening doors to effective immunotherapy treatments that were previously impossible.