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Blood
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Morphing red blood cells help bats hibernate – and we could do it too
The common noctule bat (Nyctalus noctula) alters its red blood cells during hibernation Paul Hobson / naturepl.com Bats…
Blood test could diagnose ALS with up to 97 per cent accuracy
Biomarkers in blood can point towards certain conditions Evgeniy Salov/Alamy Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) could one day be…
Lab-grown stem cells could be a ‘breakthrough’ for cancer treatment
Stem cells are produced by bone marrow and can turn into different types of blood cells KATERYNA KON…
Research reveals undertreatment of women with heart disease
Women with heart disease are less often treated with cholesterol-lowering drugs than men, according to research presented today…
High BMI associated with changes in physiological brain pulsations
A recent study from the University of Oulu reveals that high body mass index (BMI) is associated with…
Does reproduction influence epigenetic aging in younger women?
A recent Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study investigated the association between reproduction and biological aging based on…
Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease
Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while…
New system personalizes chemotherapy doses for cancer patients
When cancer patients undergo chemotherapy, the dose of most drugs is calculated based on the patient’s body surface…
USAMRAA grant supports COPD biosensor project at The Lundquist Institute
The U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) has awarded The Lundquist Institute (TLI) a four-year grant totaling…
Anesthetic midazolam boosts survival after cardiac arrest
If a patient is successfully resuscitated after a cardiac arrest and circulation resumes, they are not out of…