New Potential Target Identified for Treatment of Acute Myeloid Leukemia
In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers from the University of Hong Kong’s Faculty of Medicine have identified a new potential target for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a fatal blood cancer marked by genetic mutations in bone marrow cells….
AI Integration in Ophthalmology for Healthcare and Drug Discovery
AI Integration in the Fight Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration Jan 3 2024 Reviewed by Danielle Ellis, B.Sc. In a recent interview at ELRIG UK Drug Discovery 2023, Wen Hwa Lee, CEO, and Chief Scientist at Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration…
Diabetes Drug Shows Promise in Protecting Against Colorectal Cancer
A recent analysis by researchers in the US suggests that a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes could also be effective in protecting against colorectal cancer (CRC). The drug, known as glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs), has…
Novel Method Proposed for Maximizing Quantum Entanglement in Quantum Computing
Researchers at the Department of Physics at São Paulo State University’s Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences (IGCE-UNESP) in Rio Claro, Brazil, have proposed a novel method for maximizing quantum entanglement, a key property in quantum computing. The study, published…
Nutritional Yeast: The Versatile Ingredient Gaining Popularity in Plant-Based Diets
Nutritional yeast, also known as ‘nooch,’ is gaining popularity as a versatile ingredient in plant-based dishes. With its cheesy and nutty flavor, it has become a staple in many vegan recipes, especially during Veganuary 2024. This deactivated yeast is a…
Five Diet Tips for a Longer and Healthier Life
A doctor has shared five diet tips that will help you live a longer and healthier life (Image: Getty) There are a number of places where people regularly live to over 100 years old. What’s more, many of these individuals…
Study Finds Type A Blood Linked to Higher Risk of Early Onset Stroke
Research has shown that individuals with type A blood are more likely to experience a stroke before the age of 60 compared to those with other blood types. This finding comes from a study published in 2022, in which genomics…
Best Energy-Boosting Foods for Winter
With winter in full swing, many of us may be feeling more lethargic than usual and therefore craving energy-boosting foods. There are several possible reasons for why you may be exhausted, from increased melatonin production making us feel sleepier to…
Local Siblings with Genetic Disease Defy the Odds Thanks to Breakthrough Drug
Local Siblings with Genetic Disease Defy the Odds Thanks to Breakthrough Drug A heartwarming story of two siblings with a rare genetic disease defying the odds has captured the attention of many. Thanks to a breakthrough drug, these local siblings…
Combining Mindfulness and Exercise Can Help Manage Stress, Review Finds
Combining mindfulness with exercise could be the key to managing stress during a potentially turbulent 2024, a new review argues. People who exercise and practice mindfulness meditation together tend to have less worry, stress, anxiety and depression than those who…