News • Microbiome
Fatty acids fuel cancer-promoting gut bacteria
TU München researchers discover how chronic cellular stress changes gut microbiome composition, promoting cancer development through altered lipid metabolism.
News • Research
Stuttgart researchers enhance CRISPR for cellular analysis
University of Stuttgart scientists develop enhanced CRISPR technique that makes genetic loss-of-function analyses more efficient and reproducible for medical research.
News • Virology
HIV genome integration mechanism decoded by German researchers
German researchers discover how HIV selects genome integration targets using RNA:DNA hybrids as guides, revealing new therapeutic approaches for controlling viral reservoirs.
News • Response to changes in pH levels
‘Artificial cartilage’ releases drugs to counter arthritis flare-ups
A squishy new ‘artificial cartilage’ material could improve arthritis treatments by releasing anti-inflammatory drugs in response to a flare-up.
News • Integrating technology into care
AI can help older adults gather more accurate blood pressure readings at home
Use of an AI voice agent to prompt self-reported blood pressure readings may help improve accuracy of at-home blood pressure measures and patient outcomes in older patients with hypertension.
News • Evaluating tadiotheranostic targets
Endometrial cancer: new markers for PET imaging
Researchers explored two promising new biomarkers as potential radiotheranostic targets for endometrial cancer. This could help identify patients who are likely to respond to targeted therapeutics.
News • In situ printing of biodegradable implants
Fixing bone fractures with a glue gun? Not as crazy as it sounds
Historically, implants to repair bone fractures have been made of metal, donor bone, or 3D-printed material. Now, scientists propose an in-situ printing approach - using a modified glue gun.
News • New method to study embryonic implantation
Improving the odds for assisted reproduction
Assisted reproductive technologies like IVF are held back by the fact that more than half of all embryos fail to implant into the uterus. Now, new research explores ways to improve these odds.
News • Materials science meets medicine
Exploring why implants fail in the body
Even though many implants such as artificial joints and pacemakers are made of titanium, they occasionally break – but why? A researcher is investigating implant failure and how to prevent it.
News • Biomaterial research
Parkinson's disease: hydrogel and acupuncture approach shows promise
A biodegradable, electroconductive self-healing hydrogel combined with acupuncture could help restore motor function and protect brain neurons in Parkinson’s disease models.
Roxana Mehran, MD
Prestigious honor for contributions to cardiovascular medicine
The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) has awarded Roxana Mehran, MD, from Mount Sinai, with its top honor, the “ESC Gold Medal”, during a special ceremony at the ESC Congress in Madrid.
News • Study on deliberate ignorance
Why one in three people avoid information about their own health
One in three people do not want to know about serious illnesses—even if they might be affected themselves. A new review study explores the reasons for this deliberate ignorance.
News • Research on Antrodia cinnamomea
Promising fungal compound to fight cancer and inflammation
Studies have found that natural polysaccharides from a medical fungus endemic to Taiwan can not only effectively inhibit inflammation, but also fight the proliferation of lung cancer cells.
News • Crafting safe and appeling foods
Beyond just goo: 3D printing meals for dysphagia
Dysphagia can significantly reduce a person's quality of life. Now, research teams have developed a new 3D bioprinting method to create safe and appealing meals for dysphagia diets.
News • Fluorescent 18F-PET imaging
Dual-mode PET tracer lets surgeons see – and hear – prostate cancer
Tracer molecules serve to provide visual guidance in nuclear medicine, but a new molecule could give surgeons additional audio cues to help them locate prostate cancer tumors and metastases.
News • SEBS material safety
New artificial heart valve passes long-term test in animals
An artificial heart valve made from SEBS, a new type of highly durable and biocompatible plastic, could be a step closer to use in humans, following a successful long-term safety test in animals.
News • Neural anticipation of infection
Virtual health threats trigger real immune response
The mere fact of being exposed to a sick avatar in a virtual reality environment triggers a measurable immune response in humans, a multidisciplinary research team discovered.
News • Higher risk stroke and heart attack
Covid infection accelerates vascular aging – especially in women
Blood vessels become stiffer with age, but a new study suggests that a Covid infection could accelerate this process, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, including stroke and heart attack.
News • Study explores drug misinformation
Breastfeeding and medication: safety advice often unfounded
Breastfeeding women often choose not to take their medications because they worry about their baby; or stop breastfeeding because of their medicines. However, new research suggests that this is often unnecessary.
News • New way to heal burns and wounds
3D printing live cells into a skin transplant
A novel approach to bioprinting may lead to new ways to treat skin burns and severe wounds. With this, the researchers aim to create new skin that does not become scar tissue but a functioning dermis.
News • Review explores bacterial impact
Vaginal microbiome holds untapped potential for women's health
The vaginal microbiome is a largely overlooked area of medicine that could dramatically improve outcomes for common infections, infertility and even cancer for millions of women, a new review finds.
News • Nasal and sinus problems in spaceflight
In space, no one can hear you blow your nose
Spaceflight comes with unique health risks – which include surprisingly high rates of sinus and congestion problems, new research finds. This also has implications for future civilian space travel.
News • Microsatellite instability
Predicting tumor MSI status for precision cancer treatments
Microsatellite instability-high (MSI-H) tumors are associated with better clinical outcomes. A novel AI model for accurate MSI prediction could help battle gastric and colorectal cancers.
News • Cardiovascular benefits and risks of CPAP
Sleep apnoea treatment improves heart health for some (but makes it worse for others)
A treatment commonly used for obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), lowers the risk of serious cardiovascular events in some patients but not others, according to new research.
News • Goodbye to the needle
Replace injections with pills? New technology could make it happen
Some medications can only be taken as an injection, which is often painful, unpleasant and inconvenient for patients. A new transport system could make it possible to swap these injections for pills.
