by Virginia Commonwealth University Tumor cells synthesize and export Tu-Stroma to stromal cells via DDX3X-assisted exosomal packaging. Credit: Nature Biotechnology (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41587-024-02453-3 A group of scientists at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center has revealed a new genetic code that acts like a cancer ringleader, recruiting and deploying a gang of tumor cells to incite a biological turf...
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Vitamin Malabsorption: A Comprehensive Guide from A to K
By Dr. Sanchari Sinha Dutta, Ph.D.Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. Why does vitamin absorption matter?Factors affecting vitamin absorptionVitamin A malabsorptionVitamin D malabsorptionVitamin E malabsorptionVitamin K malabsorptionVitamin C malabsorptionVitamin B12 malabsorptionReferencesFurther reading Malabsorption refers to the reduced absorption of nutrients from the intestine into the bloodstream. It can affect the body’s ability to absorb all nutrients or some...
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People with disabilities cite ableism as barrier to mental health care
by Zoe Beketova, Yale University Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain People with disabilities (PWD) make up 25% of the U.S. population. They face elevated mental health concerns and are more likely to utilize mental health services compared to non-disabled individuals. Yet, PWD also report higher unmet mental health service needs and barriers to accessing care. Dr. Katie...
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Doctors and Artificial Intelligence: Working Together for a Healthier Future
Posted Today Imagine walking into your doctor’s office and hearing them say, “Let’s check what the AI suggests.” Sounds futuristic, right? But it’s already happening. Tools like medical GPT are transforming healthcare by blending cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) with human expertise. Medical GPT (a private and compliant AI built for healthcare professionals) doesn’t just process data—it works...
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Researchers discover a way to make fat cells skinny
Posted Yesterday Scientists at the Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Research at UCLA have discovered a key biological reason why obesity increases the risk of Type 2 diabetes, and it boils down to size — specifically the size of fat cells. Fat – illustrative photo. Image credit: Pixabay (Free Pixabay license) The study, published in...
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African men most at risk of prostate cancer—new study flags genetic causes
by Wenlong Carl Chen, The Conversation Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A breakthrough study has identified the genetic risk factors that contribute to increased prostate cancer in African men. The study, the largest of its kind, recruited 7,500 men from eastern, southern and west Africa. The study is especially important because African men have a high risk...
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New research reveals two types of fatty liver disease
by Karolinska Institutet Putative model of the two different types of MASLD. Credit: Nature Medicine (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-03284-0 Researchers at Karolinska Institutet and the University of Gothenburg have identified two types of metabolic-associated fatty liver disease—a liver-specific type and a systemic type that affects other organs and tissues. The discovery could lead to improved diagnosis and treatment of...
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Stomach cancer can be caused by a bacterium carried by half the people on Earth, but screening for it isn’t easy
by Delthia Ricks , Medical Xpress Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain In 1982, two Australian physician–scientists discovered a spiral-shaped bacterium whose form not only dictated its function, but its capacity to dwell in the human body’s harshest chemical environment would help identify it as the cause of serious afflictions of the stomach, including cancer. Drs. Barry...
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Lower your risk for kidney stones
by Peter Sawaya, University of Kentucky Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Kidney stones are common. In the U.S., 1 in 11 individuals will be affected by them at some point in their life. They’re typically seen in adults between 40 and 60 years old. However, kidney stones can form at any age and time of year. Nearly...
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Neuron-based research model helps decode rare neurological disease
by Tel-Aviv University Differential effects of TIMM50 mutation on the expression of TIM23, PAM and TOM subunits and matrix-destined proteins. Credit: eLife (2024). DOI: 10.7554/eLife.99914.2 Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed an innovative research model that allowed them to decode the mechanism underlying a severe and rare neurological disease. The disease is characterized by symptoms such as...