Harmful algal blooms have become a serious problem for marine life, affecting humans and wildlife. UCLA researchers created a new flow cytometer that analyzes water samples instantly, providing real-time insight into algal bloom locations and severity.
Researchers found that men have a three-fold higher risk of sustaining a secondary fracture within one year of a first fracture compared to women. Engaging in at least moderate physical activity can help reduce this risk and improve bone strength.
A patient-partnered genomics study identified immune checkpoint inhibition as a potential treatment option for patients with angiosarcomas of the head, face, neck, or scalp. The study found that patients with these tumors have high mutational burdens and may respond to immunotherapy.
Researchers at the University of Nottingham have discovered a characteristic of the Descemet membrane that can cause difficulties for surgeons performing corneal transplants. The study found that elastin, an elastic-like fiber, governs the direction of the membrane's roll and may be responsible for its unidirectional behavior.
A study using machine learning and data from 550 children with varying learning difficulties identified four clusters of cognitive challenges that did not match previous diagnoses. The researchers found that working memory and phonological skills deficits often overlap, affecting both reading and math abilities.
A new cancer vaccine targeting HER2 has demonstrated clinical benefits in a phase I clinical trial, with six out of eleven evaluable patients experiencing improvements in their condition. The vaccine provided complete or partial responses and stable disease in some cases.
The conference features cutting-edge research studies to answer urgent questions in cancer immunotherapy, aiming to advance progress more rapidly for patients. New approaches to identifying responders and non-responders to immune checkpoint inhibitors are being developed.
A phase I clinical trial found bacterial Clostridium novyi-NT spores to be tolerable and clinically effective in patients with treatment-refractory solid tumor malignancies. The therapy showed early clinical efficacy, with 86% of evaluable patients experiencing stable disease.
Direct visualization of air flow patterns in the human upper airway has been achieved using in-vitro models with realistic anatomical structures. The study reveals that airflow is a laminar flow with vortices, rather than turbulent, under normal inspiration.
A new study suggests that EU countries are unprepared to rapidly move future Alzheimer's treatment into clinical use due to shortages of medical specialists and infusion capacity. The study estimates that up to 1 million people may be left without access to transformative care if a breakthrough occurs.