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Medical Xpress / Tiny one- to three-base RNAs could help stop autoimmune inflammation, study suggests
RNA-based medicine is about to take a huge leap forward thanks to the discovery of extremely short RNA fragments with important anti-inflammatory properties. Professor Michael Gantier's latest research, published in Nature ...
Medical Xpress / Seasonal flu antibodies can also target avian flu to build immunity against potential pandemic risks
Are seasonal flu antibodies also effective against avian flu? A team from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) has shown that a specific type of antibody associated with the former virus—already present throughout the population—may ...
Medical Xpress / Genetic link between type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure uncovered
Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure share a genetic link, according to new research from the University of Surrey, U.K., and the Université de Lille, France. In a large-scale study, scientists examined genetic data linked ...
Medical Xpress / AI stethoscope can help spot 'silent epidemic' of heart valve disease earlier than GPs, study suggests
Artificial intelligence could help doctors detect serious heart valve disease years earlier, potentially saving thousands of lives, a new study suggests. Researchers led by the University of Cambridge analyzed heart sounds ...
Medical Xpress / From bench to bedside—research in mice leads to answers for undiagnosed human neurodevelopmental conditions
Nearly 30 years ago, researchers began studying the gene Astn1, which encodes the cell adhesion protein astrotactin 1 in mice, and its role in brain development. During this time, they learned a great deal about the function ...
Medical Xpress / Controlled 'oxidative spark' may serve as a surprising ally in brain repair
Oxidative stress is a direct consequence of an excess in the body of so-called free radicals—reactive, unstable molecules that contain oxygen. Free radicals are normal metabolic by-products and also help to relay signals ...
Medical Xpress / How chronic inflammation traps white blood cells in hybrid states and blocks healing
Researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill have uncovered how chronic inflammation disrupts the immune system's ability to heal the body, offering new insight into diseases associated with inflammation ...
Medical Xpress / Combination treatment may slow disease progression in advanced sarcoma
An oral combination treatment may prevent the progression of advanced leiomyosarcoma, one of the most common subtypes of soft tissue sarcoma, according to a recent study published in The Lancet Oncology. "These findings support ...
Medical Xpress / Ovarian cancer cells surprise scientists—the body's own defense may be the key to longer survival
A new study sheds light on why some patients with the most aggressive form of ovarian cancer respond better to treatment than others. Tumors positive for a molecule called MHC class II are linked to stronger immune responses ...
Medical Xpress / Mindfulness enables more effective endoscopies in awake patients, study finds
A new study has shown that mindfulness helps patients to relax during an endoscopy, allowing doctors to carry out detailed examinations without the need for sedation or general anesthesia.
Medical Xpress / Wastewater reveals increase in new synthetic opioids during major New Orleans events
In early 2025, the party-loving city of New Orleans, Louisiana, hosted two major events within the span of a month: Super Bowl LIX and Mardi Gras. And, as with many major events, it appears there was an increase in recreational ...
Medical Xpress / Discovery of unique brain tumor subtypes offers hope for targeted glioma therapies
Researchers have uncovered the mechanisms behind three unique subtypes of mismatch repair deficient high-grade gliomas. The findings provide a clearer understanding of how these tumors develop, explain why patients respond ...
