Credit: PixabayIf you've ever had a blood test ordered by a doctor, chances are it included a complete blood count (CBC). As one of the most common medical tests worldwide, CBCs are performed billions of times each year to diagnose conditions and monitor overall health.Despite their widespread use, the way clinicians interpret CBC results...
A recent study has revealed that brain volume changes, particularly in the amygdala and its subregions, correlate with social behavior variations in psychiatric disorders like autism and schizophrenia, with a focus on the effects of Tbx1 gene deletion in mice.Copy number variants (CNVs) are genetic changes where segments of chromosomes differ from the usual...
Credit: PixabayAs the season of workplace Christmas parties and family gatherings kicks off, many people indulge in heavier-than-usual drinking. After such occasions, you might notice your heart racing or beating irregularly, feel a fluttering in your chest or neck, experience dizziness, or struggle to catch your breath. Concerned, you might head to the emergency...
Credit: PixabayYou’ve likely heard the advice: “Don’t go outside with wet hair or without a coat in the winter—you’ll catch a cold.” While this isn’t entirely accurate, there’s some truth behind it. Cold weather itself doesn’t cause colds, but it does create conditions that make it easier for respiratory viruses like the cold, flu,...
A batch of the drug-delivery microparticles – these ones are made of zinc oxide, although other materials can be usedDong Wook Kim / Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, colorization: ETH ZurichMedications, whether taken orally or intravenously, often spread throughout the body instead of targeting the specific area where they are needed. However, this...
Samples of the implant material created in the lab. (University of Nottingham)When skin is injured, blood clots naturally initiate the healing process. Building on this mechanism, scientists have created a blood-based implant that accelerates and enhances tissue repair, particularly for broken bones.The research team describes this innovation as a "biocooperative regenerative" material. By incorporating synthetic...
Credit: PixabayResearchers have linked a specific type of body fat to the buildup of abnormal brain proteins—hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease—up to 20 years before the earliest symptoms of dementia appear. This finding, presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), highlights the potential for lifestyle changes targeting visceral fat...
Credit: PixabayExotic mushrooms like Lion's mane have garnered attention for their medicinal benefits, but common varieties, such as the white button mushroom, may also offer immune-boosting effects.The white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) is the world’s most cultivated edible mushroom. Although not typically seen as medicinal, emerging studies suggest its extract may help slow or...
An artist's impression of CRISPR getting to work on cancer cells with the help of ultrasound pulsesWang Lab and Pepper WorkshopResearchers have developed an innovative gene therapy for cancer that can be remotely activated in specific areas of the body. The approach uses a version of CRISPR that responds to ultrasound pulses and has...
(Nanshu Lu)Traditional non-invasive brain imaging methods involve electrodes, sticky gels, and wires, which can be uncomfortable, unsightly, and time-consuming. However, scientists have recently developed a promising alternative in the form of temporary electronic tattoos.E-Tattoos: A More Comfortable and Accurate AlternativeThese e-tattoos use liquid ink applied to the scalp. In a recent study, they proved...
