Lymphatic vessels may be a previously unrecognized source of blood cells
Scientists investigating the causes of lymphoedema have made a major discovery, revealing that lymphatic vessels can produce red and white blood cells. Until now, it was believed that blood cells derived solely from stem cells found in bone marrow. The…
Read More‘Dragging feeling’ on one side could signal a ‘lesser known’ cancer
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Read MoreAI and genetics could help doctors treat alcohol addiction, research shows
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Read MoreLittle Evidence to Support Lasers for ‘Vaginal Rejuvenation’
Laser devices licensed in Canada to treat genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) are often marketed for vaginal rejuvenation with claims that they will tighten the vagina and improve sexual function, despite lack of evidence, a new commentary reveals. Dr Blayne…
Read MoreMicrobiology of the Cryosphere
IntroductionWhat challenges do microorganisms face within the cryosphere?How are microorganisms adapted to niches within the cryosphere?Studying microorganisms within the cryosphereReferences Cryosphere refers to any region of the Earth that is frozen, most prominently glaciers, icebergs, and permafrost, including surface frozen…
Read MoreHow Can Biochemistry Practices be made Virtual?
IntroductionMolecular simulationsCoarse-grained modelingPersonalized medicine and other usesReferences Chemical and biochemical processes can be modeled in silico based on knowledge of the molecular structure of the species involved and understanding basic chemical interactions, allowing such processes to be described and experimented…
Read MoreHow does vaping affect your health?
E-cigarettes, or vapes, are causing harm and risk introducing a new generation to smoking, warn experts from The Australian National University (ANU) following their government report into vaping. According to the significant review, using nicotine e-cigarettes increases the risk of…
Read MoreVitamin D supplementation may lower diabetes risk for the more than 10 million adults with prediabetes
A review of clinical trials has found that higher vitamin D intake was associated with a 15 percent decreased likelihood for developing type 2 diabetes in adults with prediabetes. The review is published in Annals of Internal Medicine. Vitamin D…
Read MoreTargeted drug tagrisso could be advance against lung cancer
The best treatment for a genetically driven form of lung cancer continues to show lasting benefits, a new clinical trial update shows. Tagrisso (osimertinib) nearly doubles disease-free survival in earlier-stage patients whose lung cancer is driven by a mutation in…
Read MoreNew standards to quantify hepatitis B virus reservoirs in liver cells
Approximately 300 million people are chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV), which can cause liver cirrhosis or cancer. Consequently, there is an urgent need for the development of HBV curative therapies. Due to the unique replication strategy of…
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