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fromZDNET
3 days ago

Every AI model is flunking medicine - and LMArena proposes a fix

Generative AI programs fail to produce safe and accurate medical output.
Social justice
fromNature
4 days ago

Why strong mentorship was essential for my career success in science

JoAnn Trejo focuses on making endothelial cells resilient to tackle cardiovascular disease through evidence-based mentoring.
#mrna-vaccines
Science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Susana Puig, dermatologist: A tan is the body's response to skin damage there's not much sense in seeking it out'

Susana Puig, head of dermatology, takes on new role as director of IDIBAPS, balancing joy and loss of patient interaction.
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Scientists Find Evidence That Aging Is Contagious

The study reveals that injecting the DNA messenger protein HMGB1 from an older individual in healthy cells causes accelerated aging and senescence.
Health
#nih
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump's policies freeze key research worldwide: No one fully understands what's happening'

NIH's halt on payments to foreign research groups jeopardizes global biomedical projects due to transparency and national security concerns.
US news
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Dr. Fauci's labs accused of killing thousands of beagles shut down

NIH has closed its last beagle laboratory following years of alleged inhumane treatment of dogs used in experiments.
US politics
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Planned NIH Cuts Threaten Americans' Health, Senators Charge in Tense Hearing

NIH director Jayanta Bhattacharya faced severe criticism over research cuts impacting vital projects, including Alzheimer's, amidst proposed significant budget reductions.
US news
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Trump's policies freeze key research worldwide: No one fully understands what's happening'

NIH's halt on payments to foreign research groups jeopardizes global biomedical projects due to transparency and national security concerns.
fromHarvard Gazette
2 weeks ago

Foundation for U.S. breakthroughs feels shakier to researchers - Harvard Gazette

Funding cuts threaten the National Institutes of Health's role as a global leader in biomedical research, affecting economic activity and job support.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

Road to game-changing cancer treatment - Harvard Gazette

Cancer immunotherapies harness patients' immune systems, revolutionizing treatment outcomes and improving survival rates for various cancer types.
Science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Mighty mitochondria: Cell powerhouses harnessed for healing

New mitochondria transplantation technique shows promise in treating damaged organs.
fromNature
1 month ago

Signs of AI-generated text found in 14% of biomedical abstracts last year

Approximately one in seven biomedical research abstracts published in 2024 was likely written with artificial intelligence assistance.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Lab Mice: Deep Reflections on Their Use in Invasive Research

Friese advocates for compassion in biomedical research, introducing the concept of 'more-than-human humanitarianism' that recognizes individual lab animals' rights.
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

What might cancer treatment teach us about retinal disease? - Harvard Gazette

Miller explains, "It turns out, particularly where abnormal blood vessels develop in these retinal diseases like wet macular degeneration, that the drivers are very similar to what happens in cancer."
Women in technology
NYC LGBT
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

The Drug That Could Revolutionize the Fight Against H.I.V.

Advancements in HIV treatment include a new drug, lenacapavir, showing remarkable efficacy in preventing the virus.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
2 months ago

OpenAI Concerned That Its AI Is About to Start Spitting Out Novel Bioweapons

OpenAI acknowledges the dual-use potential of its models, warning against their capability to assist in bioweapons production by amateurs.
US news
fromNature
2 months ago

US-China trade conflict threatens biomedical collaboration

US-China trade conflict hampers biomedical research in China, delaying projects and increasing costs.
fromNews Center
2 months ago

New 'Molecular GPS' Will Fast-Track Drug Discovery - News Center

Northwestern University's SOAR will accelerate early-stage drug development by enabling better understanding of diseases and prioritizing potential treatments.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Can lab-made blood make up for global shortages? DW 06/13/2025

"Blood donation services in many countries are unable to meet the demands for collecting and storing healthy blood, leading to critical shortages worldwide."
Alternative medicine
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
2 months ago

Tiny human hearts grown in pig embryos for the first time

Researchers have successfully grown human cell-containing hearts in pig embryos, opening pathways for potential organ transplantation.
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Study Uncovers Key Biological Markers in Severe Malaria - News Center

Identification of biological markers may improve treatments for severe malaria in children.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

A promising new HIV vaccine was set to start trials. Then came Trump's latest cuts

The Trump administration is terminating a significant program for HIV vaccine development, impacting crucial research efforts.
Privacy professionals
fromNature
2 months ago

Authorship for sale: Nature investigates how paper mills work

Pressure to publish frequently drives some researchers to unethical practices like using paper mills for authorship.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Moment of heart's formation captured in images for first time

The footage of developing embryos was captured using advanced light-sheet microscopy, allowing scientists to observe the formation of heart cells in unprecedented detail.
OMG science
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Inside the Bloodbath at the NIH

Trikafta's development exemplifies successful collaboration in American biomedical research between public and private sectors, transforming cystic fibrosis treatment.
The rapid FDA approval of Trikafta significantly improved treatment options for children with cystic fibrosis.
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

As a diversity grant dies, young scientists fear it will haunt their careers

NIH's termination of the MOSAIC grant program threatens the careers of early-career diverse scientists.
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer's studies at Stanford and other universities in limbo

Couple prioritizes intentional living and travel as Rios' Alzheimer's progresses, amid concern over funding cuts to vital biomedical research.
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Northwestern Launches Pioneering Medical Research Institute With $10 Million Gift From Trustee Kimberly Querrey, Bringing Her Total University Giving to $391 Million - News Center

"The new institute will advance the development of medical tools that empower the human body to heal, focusing on the regeneration or reconstruction of various tissues and organs."
OMG science
fromAustin Monitor
4 months ago

UT Austin professors fear Trump administration's funding cuts will derail life-saving research - Austin Monitor

Federal funding cuts threaten opportunities for future scientists at UT Austin and across the U.S.
NIH grants, crucial for biomedical research, are facing significant reductions under the Trump administration.
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Novel Approach Improves Protein Characterization in Human Tissue - News Center

This technology can give you a global picture of the proteins included in one specific cell or tissue region as small as possible that can be laser captured and microdissected. This technology can be broadly applied to analyzing any cell in any tissue in a spatially-preserved manner.
OMG science
OMG science
fromNews Center
4 months ago

New Key Genes in Parkinson's Disease Identified Using CRISPR Technology - News Center

Identification of genetic factors contributes to understanding Parkinson's disease risk and opens new avenues for treatment.
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