Fibrates in cholesterol drugs can stop liver cancers from recruiting ‘traitor’ immune cells, preventing immunotherapy resistance.
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Breastfeeding may help pelvic floor muscles heal after childbirth, researchers find
Despite low estrogen levels, rapid immune and repair responses in lactating animals could help guide new treatments to improve postpartum recovery.
Maternal genes enable trophoblastic tumor relapse after immunotherapy
Cell-cell transfer of genetic material may provide trophoblastic tumors with new functions.
Carnivorous plant inspires shape-shifting patch to heal diabetic wounds faster
Microneedles covering the patch adapt their shape to the wound as it heals.
Smart pill diagnoses cancer from inside the gut
One day, getting a comprehensive cancer screening could be as simple as swallowing a pill.
Pre-conception maternal antibiotic use can increase colitis risk in offspring
Women using antbiotics even prior to conception can negatively impact the gut microbiome development of their offspring.
Tetrahedral DNA frame delivers RNA to joints for osteoarthritis treatment
A DNA carrier with RNA incorporated into its vertices overcomes the problem of delivering treatments into joints for osteoarthritis patients.
Laser-guided nanoparticles could improve drug delivery to the back of the eye
Smarter delivery systems for retinal disease treatments could reduce how often patients need injections.
3D-printed tooth implant restores natural sensation
Regaining the sensation of chewing could protect patients with implants from long-term dental damage.
Graphene quantum dots kill bacteria with light
Light-activated “quantum killers” could offer an alternative to antibiotics.