There’s a link between gut bacteria and fibromyalgia severity

Researchers have found a link between gut bacteria differences and fibromyalgia severity. The work also points to a biological signature for the disease.

McGill University • futurity
July 12, 2022 ~8 min

Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict post-op delirium

A new study reveals that two newly identified plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease can predict postoperative delirium, one of the most common postoperative complications in older patients.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
July 11, 2022 ~5 min


First dinosaurs had a zippy metabolism

The first dinosaurs had metabolisms akin to today's birds. "Dinosaurs included remarkably swift and agile animals," says Derek Briggs.

Jim Shelton-Yale • futurity
June 2, 2022 ~6 min

What is that rash? Genetic fingerprints can help doctors diagnose and treat skin conditions more effectively

Many doctors currently diagnose skin conditions by eye. Advances in molecular testing could lead to more precise and accurate diagnoses for ambiguous rashes and skin lesions.

Raymond J. Cho, Associate Professor of Dermatology, University of California, San Francisco • conversation
April 15, 2022 ~6 min

Blood test offers better preeclampsia risk prediction

A new blood test is more accurate than current methods at predicting preeclampsia, a leading cause of severe maternal and neonatal illness and death.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Feb. 14, 2022 ~4 min

Dogs can be trained to sniff out COVID-19 – a team of forensic researchers explain the science

Dogs have such sensitive noses that they can be trained to detect the odors of crop pests, endangered species, illegal drugs – and diseases like COVID-19.

Kelvin J. Frank Jr., Forensic Science Professor / Postdoctoral Research Associate, Florida International University • conversation
Feb. 9, 2022 ~8 min

New insights from biology can help overcome siloed thinking in cancer clinical trials and treatment

Fat cells and cancer cells talk to each other. Specialists in both systems can do the same.

Gerald Denis, Professor of Medicine and Pharmacology, Boston University • conversation
Jan. 28, 2022 ~7 min

Team pinpoints brain signals tied to OCD symptoms

Researchers are exploring for brain signals that mark when someone is experiencing OCD symptoms in order to shape future brain stimulation treatments.

Brown University • futurity
Dec. 14, 2021 ~9 min


Protein leak discovery may enhance treatment for lung diseases

The discovery of a new biomarker could improve both the diagnosis and treatment of chronic lung diseases like asthma and COPD, researchers report.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 21, 2021 ~4 min

Wearable sensor patch monitors glucose via sweat

Noninvasive glucose monitoring devices aren't currently commercially available in the US, but a new wearable device may change that.

Gabrielle Stewart - Penn State • futurity
Oct. 19, 2021 ~7 min

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