Gut-liver changes drive foodborne infection severity in fatty liver disease
A research team led by the University of California, Irvine’s Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public…
Mayo Clinic researchers develop experimental nanotherapy to treat aggressive brain tumors
Mayo Clinic researchers developed an experimental nanotherapy that delivers two cancer drugs directly to brain tumors, according to…
How the nutrient cysteine controls cancer-fighting power of T cells
A research team from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy and the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School…
Ultrasound advances offer noninvasive assessment of portal hypertension severity
Portal hypertension (PH), a serious complication of liver cirrhosis, is defined as a pressure gradient > 5 mmHg…
New method reveals hidden protein motions for improved drug design
For many of us “protein” is the key element of a food order. However, beyond your preferred choice…
Scientists turn plastic waste into Parkinson’s drug levodopa using engineered bacteria
A novel engineered microbial system transforms discarded plastic into a frontline Parkinson’s treatment, offering a glimpse into a…
Early-life PFAS exposure may hinder adolescent bone development
Early-life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) may influence how children’s bones develop during adolescence, according to new research published…
Simplified nanoparticles “educate” the immune system to find and destroy disease-causing cells
Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have developed a simplified version of biodegradable nanoparticles that can “educate” the…
A longitudinal guide to early Parkinson’s progression
Critical Path Institute® (C-Path) applauds the publication of a new study in the Journal of Neurology that offers critical longitudinal…
Using engineered bacteria to breach tumor defenses
Baylor University researchers have published a novel approach to fight colorectal cancer, using modified bacteria as a courier…
New fragmentome technology can detect early liver fibrosis and cirrhosis
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center report that an artificial intelligence (AI)-based liquid biopsy test using genome-wide cell-free…
New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…