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Two Key Genes Identified Linking Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoporosis

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5, 2024 – Rheumatoid arthritis is a common disease affecting an estimated 17 million people worldwide. The disease is caused by immune cells attacking the […]

Squid-Inspired Fabric for Temperature-Controlled Clothing

WASHINGTON, October 1, 2024 – Too warm with a jacket on but too cold without it? Athletic apparel brands boast temperature-controlling fabrics that adapt to every climate […]

Seeking Medical Insights in the Physics of Mucus

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 – As much as we might not want to think about it, mucus is everywhere in our bodies. It coats our airways and […]

Study Sheds Light on Cancer Cell ‘Tug-of-War’

WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 – Understanding how cancerous cells spread from a primary tumor is important for any number of reasons, including determining the aggressiveness of the […]

Artificial Pancreas Reduces Disease Management Burden for People with Diabetes

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2023 – Type 1 diabetes affects 46.3 million people worldwide, and the number of people affected increases by about 3% each year. It requires […]

Fibroblast Inhibitors Assist Anti-Cancer Drugs to Suppress Cancer Growth

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2023 – Fibroblasts build and maintain the extracellular matrix, or physical scaffolding for cells, in the connective tissues within the body. It is believed […]

Simulating Cuts and Burns Reveals Wound Healing and Clearing Power of Fibroblasts

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 – Burn wounds are notoriously prone to bacterial infection and typically lead to a larger amount of scar tissue than laceration wounds. In […]

Your Gut’s Microbiome, On a Chip

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2023 – The gut is one of the most complex organs in the body. Inside, it teems with a diverse microbial population that interacts […]

Hydrogel Injections Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Infections After Hip, Knee Replacements

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2023 – Total hip and knee replacements are challenging enough for patients. When an infection occurs in the aftermath, the results are often disastrous, […]