Deadly snail venom could make diabetes medicines better

New treatments for diabetes and hormone disorders could come from an unexpected place: one of the world's most venomous animals.

Sophia Friesen - University of Utah • futurity
Sept. 17, 2024 ~7 min

Breast milk antibodies protect against rotavirus

New research finds that antibodies in breast milk offer protection against rotavirus, which causes diarrhea, vomiting, and fever in infants.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Sept. 17, 2024 ~5 min


1 dose of new therapy kills dengue virus in mice

Researchers have developed a breakthrough therapy to target and kill the dengue virus using the gene editing tool CRISPR-Cas13.

Jerry Grillo-Georgia Tech • futurity
Sept. 16, 2024 ~6 min

Low levels of 1 mineral can make IBD worse

New research finds that low levels of manganese can exacerbate intestinal injury and inflammation.

Kim North Shine-U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 16, 2024 ~4 min

Bat collapse led to higher infant mortality rate

Researchers have discovered that when insect-eating bats died, farmers increased pesticide use—leading to more than 1,000 infant deaths.

U. Chicago • futurity
Sept. 16, 2024 ~4 min

The right therapy is good for cancer patients’ mental health

Many cancer patients struggle with negative thoughts, behaviors, and emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy could help.

Jared Wadley-U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 16, 2024 ~4 min

Drug kills triple negative breast cancer cells

A newly identified drug kills triple negative breast cancer cells and stops the formation of blood vessels that tumors need to grow.

Brian Consiglio-U. Missouri • futurity
Sept. 13, 2024 ~4 min

Immune cells can turn into pro-cancer traitors

New research digs into the underlying factors that cause the harmful transformation of immune cells from good to bad.

U. Rochester-URMC • futurity
Sept. 12, 2024 ~4 min


Long-term exercisers have healthier belly fat

"...exercising regularly for several months to years seems to modify your fat tissue in ways that allows you to store your body fat more healthfully..."

U. Michigan • futurity
Sept. 12, 2024 ~5 min

Super flexible probes more accurately record brain activity

Researchers have developed ultra-flexible brain probes that accurately record brain activity without causing tissue damage.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Sept. 11, 2024 ~7 min

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