Typical diagnosis is through X-rays, but this new test has the potential to spot osteoarthritis before joint damage appears.
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Typical diagnosis is through X-rays, but this new test has the potential to spot osteoarthritis before joint damage appears.
A vaccine to prevent melioidosis, a tropical bacterial disease and possible bioterrorism threat, succeeded in initial trials.
An RNA-based vaccine approach that is effective against all virus strains and safe for infants and immunocompromised individuals.
An electronic sock detects an “unhealthy” walking style linked with diabetes and poor circulation to prevent foot ulcers and amputation.
Data gathered from hundreds of thousands of individuals finds strong link between sedentary behavior and becoming frail, simple changes can help.
A cryopreservation technique puts graft tissue into a glass-like state, preserving cells and viability during long-term storage.
Peptide-laden vesicles light up in the presence of amyloid beta, providing an early diagnostic test (and possible treatment) for Alzheimer’s.
Plant-based virus stimulates the body’s immune response to fight off established and budding cancer metastases.
New probe system offers real-time protein mapping within living cells, unlocking insights into cellular function and disease mechanisms.
Understanding how muscular atrophy occurs on the cellular level could help researchers identify new drugs to treat the condition.