NIH-funded study identifies gene variant as potential drug target Defying the odds, an individual at high risk for early-onset Alzheimer’s disease remained dementia-free for many years beyon... Read more
NIH-funded research project develops new method to preserve human livers for transplantation Scientists have greatly extended the amount of time human livers can be stored for transplantatio... Read more
Why neuron-like implants could offer a better way to treat Alzheimer’s disease or post-traumatic stress disorder, control prosthetics, or even enhance cognitive abilities Recently, Charles M... Read more
Despite significant advancements in genetics and modern imaging technology, for the vast majority of breast cancer patients, the diagnosis catches them by surprise. For some, it comes too la... Read more
More effective surgery could boost survival rates for ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is usually diagnosed only after it has reached an advanced stage, with many tumors spread throughout the... Read more
CSAIL wireless system suggests future where doctors could implant sensors to track tumors or even dispense drugs. Investigating inside the human body often requires cutting open a patient or... Read more
Mass.-General-developed technique could extend preservation times for blood cells, tissues and organs Investigators from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Engineering in Medicine... Read more
