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

Can healthy people who eat right and exercise skip the COVID-19 vaccine? A research scientist and fitness enthusiast explains why the answer is no

A growing body of research shows that nutrition, sleep, exercise and a host of other lifestyle choices can help optimize the immune system. But they are no substitute for life-saving vaccines.

Richard Bloomer, Dean of the College of Health Sciences, University of Memphis • conversation
Sept. 28, 2021 ~8 min

Urine test detects new or returning bladder cancer

A new noninvasive urine screening test can detect the presence of new or recurrent cases of bladder cancer, researchers report.

Gregory Filiano-Stony Brook • futurity
June 9, 2021 ~4 min

Depressed brains don’t have the regular response to stress

Researchers have found a biomarker indicates a regular, healthy response to stress in the brain. But they also found it's missing in people with depression.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
June 9, 2021 ~9 min


Depressed brains don’t have the regular response to stress

Researchers have found a biomarker indicates a regular, healthy response to stress in the brain. But they also found it's missing in people with depression.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
June 9, 2021 ~9 min

Blood test for depression could personalize treatment

Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime. A new blood test may lead to a more personalized approach to treatment.

Katie Duffey-Indiana U. • futurity
April 12, 2021 ~6 min

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