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Acts of KindnessMay 12

Mount Sinai Pairs Cancer Patients with Survivor Mentors

Cancer patients at Mount Sinai can now connect one-on-one with trained mentors who've walked the same path, making treatment decisions feel less isolating. The new PATHS program especially helps patients understand clinical trials through personal experience, not just medical jargon.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
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Acts of KindnessMay 13

Mount Sinai Launches Peer Support for Cancer Trial Patients

Cancer patients considering clinical trials at Mount Sinai can now connect one-on-one with trained mentors who've walked the same path. The new PATHS program pairs patients with survivors and caregivers who understand their fears and questions firsthand.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
New Combo Therapy Clears 100% of Colorectal Tumors in Study
Health & WellnessMay 7

New Combo Therapy Clears 100% of Colorectal Tumors in Study

Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a breakthrough immunotherapy combination that achieved complete tumor elimination in colorectal cancer models. The treatment restores communication between immune cells, offering hope for patients who don't respond to current therapies.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Scientists Find Hidden Cancer Drug Target AI Missed
InnovationJun 3

Scientists Find Hidden Cancer Drug Target AI Missed

Researchers at Mount Sinai discovered a hidden pocket in a cancer protein that could lead to safer, more precise cancer drugs. The breakthrough reveals both AI's power and its limits in drug discovery.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
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Health & WellnessJun 2

Radiation Boosts CAR-T Therapy for Solid Tumors

Mount Sinai researchers discovered that focused radiation helps CAR-T therapy work better against tough-to-treat solid tumors like lung cancer and melanoma. The breakthrough could make this life-saving treatment safer and more effective for thousands of cancer patients.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
Scientists Turn Cancer's Guards Into Cancer Killers
Health & WellnessJan 22

Scientists Turn Cancer's Guards Into Cancer Killers

Researchers at Mount Sinai created a therapy that doesn't attack cancer cells directly. Instead, it flips the immune cells protecting tumors, transforming defenders into destroyers.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Scientists Reverse Aging in Blood Stem Cells in Mice
Health & WellnessMay 13

Scientists Reverse Aging in Blood Stem Cells in Mice

Mount Sinai researchers made old blood stem cells behave like young ones again by repairing tiny cellular recycling centers, boosting their regenerative power eightfold. This discovery could lead to treatments that help elderly people maintain healthier immune systems and reduce risks of blood disorders.

Health Daily3 min read
Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group
SolutionsMar 20

Scientists Launch Independent Autism Research Group

Leading autism researchers and advocates formed a new independent committee to guide autism research priorities and counter recent federal changes. The group aims to unite the autism community and protect evidence-based research as funding reaches $568 million annually.

STAT News3 min read
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Health & Wellness2h ago

Simple Vitamin Solves Cancer Therapy's Anemia Problem

Mount Sinai researchers discovered that severe anemia in cancer patients taking PARP inhibitors often stems from a treatable folate deficiency, not unavoidable side effects. A simple folic acid supplement could help thousands stay on life-saving treatment.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem
SolutionsMar 17

Scientists Launch Tool to Fix Research's Trust Problem

A scientist who revolutionized protein research is now tackling science's reproducibility crisis with AI. His new approach could help researchers separate reliable studies from questionable ones, speeding up cures for diseases like Alzheimer's.

STAT News2 min read
New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide
InnovationApr 14

New AI Cuts Research Time for Scientists Worldwide

Scientists now have access to an AI tool that filters through 150 years of research data to deliver trustworthy answers in seconds. CAS Newton helps researchers move from question to verified answer without drowning in information overload.

Google: scientific discovery2 min read
South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund
SolutionsApr 16

South Africa Rescues Medical Research With $32M Fund

When US funding cuts threatened to collapse decades of life-saving health research in South Africa, the country fought back with a $32 million rescue package. Now 59 critical HIV and tuberculosis research projects are moving forward.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons
InnovationMar 13

South Korea Launches K-Science to Build Research Icons

South Korea is creating a new research movement to produce globally recognized scientists like Jane Goodall by focusing on uniquely Korean topics. The K-Science initiative aims to blend the nation's culture, history, and environment with cutting-edge research.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)2 min read
Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor
InnovationFeb 26

Knoxville Research Director Wins First Campus-Wide Honor

Jennifer Ferris transformed a "Wild Wild West" research environment into a thriving 17-person operation, earning the first university-wide staff award ever given to UT Health Sciences' Knoxville campus. Her journey from solo clinical trial coordinator to award-winning director shows how one person's vision can reshape an entire research community.

Google News - Clinical Trial Success3 min read
Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research
InnovationApr 2

Nigeria's 400,000-Sample Biobank Transforms Disease Research

Nigeria's medical research institute has unveiled a biobank containing over 400,000 biological samples that could revolutionize how the country understands and treats diseases. The massive collection offers locally generated data that researchers say will lead to better health outcomes for millions of Africans.

Vanguard Nigeria3 min read
Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts
InnovationMay 28

Scientists Build Grassroots Research Network After NIH Cuts

After federal research funding collapsed and thousands of scientists lost their jobs, a new model of community-driven science is taking root across America. From state-funded research bonds to mobile MRI scanners in rural towns, researchers are discovering that science doesn't need ivory towers to thrive.

STAT News3 min read
Scientists Map Mount Fuji's Magical Clouds for First Time
Planet WinsJan 20

Scientists Map Mount Fuji's Magical Clouds for First Time

After three years of watching Mount Fuji through a network of cameras, researchers have finally explained how the mountain's famous mystical clouds form. The study reveals that these stunning natural displays follow specific patterns scientists can now predict.

Phys.org - Earth2 min read
New Discovery May Predict Who Benefits From Cancer Treatment
InnovationJan 28

New Discovery May Predict Who Benefits From Cancer Treatment

Scientists at Mount Sinai discovered why immunotherapy works for some cancer patients but not others. The breakthrough could help doctors personalize treatment and spare patients from therapies unlikely to help them.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Scientists Finally Recognizing Librarians as Research Experts
Acts of KindnessApr 14

Scientists Finally Recognizing Librarians as Research Experts

Librarians are breaking free from the "service provider" stereotype to become valued research partners and co-authors on scientific studies. One librarian's expertise in consumer health and digital literacy earned them spots on multiple research teams.

Nature News2 min read
AI Partner Speeds Up Research on Aging, Disease, and More
InnovationMay 20

AI Partner Speeds Up Research on Aging, Disease, and More

Scientists at Stanford, MIT, and Cambridge are using Google DeepMind's Co-Scientist AI to accelerate breakthroughs in liver disease, aging, and infectious diseases. The system helps researchers digest decades of studies in days, spotting connections humans might miss.

Google: scientific discovery3 min read

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