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Medical Xpress / A coordinated dance between two proteins is essential for stronger brain connections
Scientists from the Nencki Institute and the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience have revealed a key mechanism in how our brains change when we learn new information or form memories. A new study published in Science ...
Medical Xpress / Genetic screening technique could enhance CAR-T therapies for multiple myeloma and other cancers
Researchers from Mass General Brigham and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have identified genetic modifications that can improve the efficacy of chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell treatment—an immunotherapy that ...
Medical Xpress / 'High-markup' hospitals charge more but have significantly worse patient outcomes, study reveals
Hospitals with the widest difference between the cost of their services and what they charge patients and their insurance carriers are mostly for-profit, investor-owned and located in large metropolitan areas. They also have ...
Medical Xpress / Visualization of blood flow sharpens artificial heart design
Using magnetic cameras, researchers at Linköping University have examined blood flow in an artificial heart in real time. The results make it possible to design the heart in a way to reduce the risk of blood clots and red ...
Medical Xpress / ChatGPT-4o therapeutic chatbot may be as effective as journaling for relationship support
One of the first randomized controlled trials assessing the effectiveness of a large language model (LLM) chatbot known as "Amanda" for relationship support shows that a single session of chatbot therapy can be as beneficial ...
Medical Xpress / From memory to melody: How positive memories elevate musical performance
In order to maintain a long-term career and consistently deliver high-quality performances, professional musicians are required to exercise control over their psychological state before and during the performance. However, ...
Medical Xpress / Enhanced CAR T cells emerge from genetic screening
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are "living drugs" and constitute a milestone in modern medicine. Equipping T cells, a key cell type of the immune system, with a "chimeric antigen ...
Medical Xpress / These cells have hidden powers that could heal brain injuries
Healing from any injury involves a delicate balance between scarring and inflammation—two processes that can wreak havoc as well as make repairs.
Medical Xpress / 3D-printed tissue brings new realism to medical training
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have successfully 3D printed lifelike human tissue structures that can be used for medical training for surgeons and doctors.
Medical Xpress / 'Primed and ready': How one fast-acting type of white blood cell fights off infection in infants
From the moment they're born, newborns—or, specifically, their immune systems—must learn to fight germs without harming their own tissues.
Medical Xpress / Spirals in the umbilical cord help to keep babies cool before birth, new research finds
The coiled structure of the umbilical cord—the vital link between a baby and its mother during pregnancy—plays an important role in helping to keep babies healthy in the womb, according to new research led by The University ...
Medical Xpress / Sharp rise in memory and thinking problems among U.S. adults, study finds
A growing number of U.S. adults—particularly those under 40—are reporting serious challenges with memory, concentration and decision-making, according to a new study published in Neurology.
