The way we think about cancer has changed. Doctors now know that who you are and how you live can shape the disease in ways that were once ignored. Sex—defined by chromosomes, hormones and body parts—has a direct impact on how tumors grow, how the immune system fights them, and how patients feel aft
Every cell in your body faces a constant battle against damage from harmful molecules. These molecules, called free radicals, are natural byproducts of life—but too many can speed up aging and trigger diseases. A key player in this fight is a protein called NRF2. Scientists once saw it as a simple a
Scientists took skin cells from two people whose hearts were growing too thick, which can cause dangerous rhythms and block blood flow. Inside each cell’s instruction manual, a single wrong letter in the PRKAG2 gene was spotted—like a typo in a recipe that makes the heart muscle store extra sugar in
Precision medicine means treating people based on their genes, habits and surroundings. It can change how we stop or cure heart and weight problems. The idea is great, but many poor countries and tiny island states face big obstacles. Their hospitals are weak, the science is expensive, and their peo
Aging often brings slow but steady inflammation, even without obvious sickness. Scientists call this low-grade, long-term process InflammAging (IA). It quietly weakens tissues and slows repair, making the body more vulnerable to diseases like Alzheimer’s, heart problems, and diabetes. For years, exp
Adults who have learning difficulties often face big problems when it comes to joining new medical studies that try to match treatments to a person’s genes and lifestyle. These studies could help everyone, especially those who normally get less fair care. But the rules about whether a person w
These tiny 3‑D cultures, called organoids, are changing how scientists study lung cancer. Instead of flat cell sheets or animal models that take months to grow, organoids can be produced quickly while keeping the original tumor’s structure and variety. Researchers now grow lung cancer organoid
Healthcare has always been a bit of a slow mover. Why? Well, it's complicated, heavily regulated, and safety is a top priority. But guess what? Things are starting to change. Over the past ten years, tech has been advancing, people's expectations have shifted, and new rules have been put in place.
Tuberculosis is a tough nut to crack. Doctors need to understand the patient's unique profile to treat it effectively. This includes looking at their health background, the severity of the disease, the amount of bacteria present, how the bacteria respond to drugs, and the patient's immune response.
A fresh startup in Albuquerque has just landed a cool $2. 5 million to shake up the world of DNA and RNA sequencing. This isn't just any tech—it's the kind that could change how we tackle diseases, from custom cancer treatments to predicting health risks. The brains behind Daisy Genomics, Emily Mil
