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A large-scale study in which UdeM cardiologist Rafik Tadros took part focuses on the origins of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM.

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If you鈥檝e ever noticed how memories from the same day seem connected while events from weeks apart feel separate, a new study reveals the reason: Our brains physically link memories that occur close in time not in the cell bodies of neurons, but rather in their spiny extensions called dendrites.

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Nashville Biosciences LLC (NashBio), a leading clinical and genomic data company and wholly owned subsidiary of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and global DNA sequencing giant Illumina Inc. today announced that 250,000 whole genomes have been sequenced for the Alliance for Genomic Discovery (AGD) initiative. Insights from the AGD database are being leveraged to accelerate drug target discovery, therapeutic research and clinical development.

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Atomic nuclei with 鈥渕agic numbers鈥� of protons or neutrons in their nuclear shells are extremely stable. Nuclear physicists are especially interested in nuclei with doubly magic numbers鈥攖hose that have full shells for both protons and neutrons. One example is the tin isotope Sn-100, which has 50 protons and 50 neutrons. To prepare for future work on Sn-100, researchers studied the properties of isotopes of indium as they approached 50 neutrons. This helps to demonstrate how adding single particles changes the properties of a nucleus.

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Brain implants hold immense promise for restoring function in patients with paralysis, epilepsy and other neurological disorders. But a team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University has discovered that bacteria can invade the brain after a medical device is implanted, contributing to inflammation and reducing the device鈥檚 long-term effectiveness.

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Researchers from the University of Adelaide have discovered that the earliest days of embryo development have a measurable impact on a person鈥檚 future health and ageing. Professor Rebecca Robker, Discipline Lead of Reproduction and Development within the University of Adelaide鈥檚 School of Biomedicine and Robinson Research Institute, co-led a team which conducted a pre-clinical trial and found that cellular processes within the egg at the time of fertilisation determine the telomere length in the offspring.

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Micro metal-movers: MSU biochemists are one step closer to better cancer treatments

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VAS101, a Novel Curcumin Transdermal Formulation, Reverses Some Clinical Hallmarks of Aging

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A new study led by Dr. Roy Herbst, deputy director of Yale Cancer Center, found evidence to support the value of a tool that measures the presence of cancer-derived molecules in the blood of patients with lung cancer, years after their treatment.

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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed a method to peer into biomolecular condensates, which could lead to a better understanding of condensate functions and their impairment in cancers and neurodegeneration.

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Empa researchers from the nanotech@surfaces laboratory have experimentally recreated another fundamental theoretical model from quantum physics, which goes back to the Nobel Prize laureate Werner Heisenberg. The basis for the successful experiment was a kind of 鈥渜uantum Lego鈥� made of tiny carbon molecules known as nanographenes.

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In a new study, an international team of neuroscientists led by the University of Vienna has shown that experiencing nature can alleviate acute physical pain. Surprisingly, simply watching nature videos was enough to relieve pain. Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, the researchers found that acute pain was rated as less intense and unpleasant when watching nature videos 鈥� along with a reduction in brain activity associated with pain. The results suggest that nature-based therapies can be used as promising complementary approaches to pain management. The study was recently published in the renowned journal Nature Communications.

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Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are discovering the electrochemical properties of biomolecular condensates which could help in development of cancer or ALS treatments

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Spatial transcriptomics is a cutting-edge technique that characterizes gene expression within sections of tissue, such as heart, skin or liver tissue. Scientists at St. Jude and the University of Wisconsin-Madison today share a generative algorithm for achieving both high genome and image resolution.

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Studying spinal cord injuries requires a material that can transmit clear signals yet remain flexible for when patients move around. Researchers at Binghamton University think they have hit upon a solution that will offer the best of both requirements

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center鈥檚 Research Highlights showcases the latest breakthroughs in cancer care, research and prevention. These advances are made possible through seamless collaboration between MD Anderson鈥檚 world-leading clinicians and scientists, bringing discoveries from the lab to the clinic and back.

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When a company misses an earnings target, it usually faces some backlash: a drop in stock prices, negative headlines, and sometimes even CEO turnover.

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New research reveals how the neurovascular architecture of the murine calvarium, the skull's upper part, changes with age. Using advanced three-dimensional (3D) imaging techniques, scientists discovered significant age-related changes in the distribution and density of nerves and blood vessels in the skull. These findings offer new insights into how aging affects skeletal structure and could have implications for understanding age-related bone fragility and regenerative capacity. The study highlights the importance of neurovascular interactions in bone health, providing a foundation for future research into bone regeneration and healing.

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A team at the Florida State University-headquartered National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has discovered how tiny needles of metallic lithium known as dendrites form during solid-state battery use, which can lead to short circuits and battery failure. The team鈥檚 research, which was published in Nature Materials, provides a clearer understanding of dendrite formation and could help develop more reliable and efficient solid-state batteries for various applications, including electric vehicles, energy systems, medical devices and more.