In the heart of Worcester, Massachusetts, a scientific hub is facing an uncertain future. The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, home to groundbreaking RNA biology research, is grappling with significant funding cuts proposed by the Trump administration. The lab, led by Anastasia Khvorova, is known for its work on diseases like Huntington’s and muscle l...
Colon cancer is sneaky. It can start without any warning signs, especially in younger adults. So, how can we catch it early? A recent study suggests that sending unsolicited stool test kits to people's homes might be the way to go. The study looked at people aged 45 to 49. This age group is now recommended for colon cancer screening, but not many are actually gettin...
Cancer is a sneaky foe, but scientists are fighting back with clever tools. One such tool is a special kind of antibody designed to target multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer. These antibodies are like smart missiles, programmed to seek out and attack cancer cells. Here's how they work: The antibodies are engineered to recognize a protein called CD38. This prot...
Scientists are looking into better ways to detect when thyroid cancer spreads. They are checking out two methods: FNA-TG and FNA-CYFRA 21-1. These methods involve taking tiny samples from lymph nodes in the neck to see if cancer has spread there. The goal is to see if these methods work well and if the results change based on where in the neck the lymph nodes are. T...
Dogs have an incredible sense of smell. They can detect things humans can't. This includes diseases like Parkinson's. Scientists found that dogs can smell a change in skin oil linked to Parkinson's. This change happens years before symptoms appear. The study involved two dogs. They were trained to sniff skin swabs. Some swabs were from people with Parkinson's. Other...
People sometimes put things where they shouldn't, and this can lead to big problems. Doctors and nurses have to deal with these cases often. They wanted to find out more about who does this, how often it happens, and what happens to these people. First, they looked at the people involved. They found that it's not just one type of person who does this. It can happen ...
Lupita Nyong’o, the talented actress known for her powerful performances, has recently opened up about a personal health struggle. She revealed that she was diagnosed with uterine fibroids in 2014, the same year she won an Oscar. This condition is more common than many realize, especially among Black women. Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous growths that can cause h...
Mpox, a disease caused by the mpox virus, is spreading and causing worry worldwide. It affects the whole body and can be severe. Right now, there are no antiviral medicines that have been proven to be both safe and effective against it. The situation is urgent. Mpox is not new, but it is becoming more of a problem. The virus can spread easily, and without a reliable...
In the realm of medical advancements, a new player has entered the game: near-infrared organic nanoparticles, or 6BQ NPs for short. These tiny particles have shown promise in improving the survival rates of random flaps, a common technique used in wound repair. The challenge? Ischemic necrosis, a fancy term for tissue death due to lack of blood flow, often occurs aft...
Sudan's medical students have a tough time doing research. Why? Well, there are many reasons. The country is going through political problems. There aren't enough resources. These things make it hard for students to do research. It's not just about having the right tools. Students also need to know how to do research. They need to believe in it. But many don't have ...