Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have characterized how cellular senescence—a biological process in which aging cells change how they function—is associated with human brain structure in both development and late life.
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Cellular senescence linked to brain structure changes across lifespan
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The rise of the 'Super-K' flu: What you need to know
A fast-moving influenza strain nicknamed the “Super-K” flu is catching the attention of scientists and health authorities.
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Overcoming Barriers In Cell-Based Cancer Therapy
Universal, off‑the‑shelf CAR‑T cell therapies using gene‑edited donor T cells are beginning to overcome key barriers of cost, delay and access in cell‑based cancer treatment.
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One of the most dramatic improvements…
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A blood test could reveal Crohn’s disease years before symptoms
Researchers at Sinai Health have identified a blood test that can signal the risk of Crohn’s disease years before symptoms begin. The discovery points to the possibility of diagnosing the condition earlier than ever before and may eventually help…
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These AI Models Might Take Down Superbugs
In this week’s edition of The Prototype, we look at using AI to find new drugs, quantum biotechnology, the ROI of generative AI and more. To get The Prototype in your inbox, sign up here.
Basecamp Research cofounder Glen Gowers
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Nothing to hide: The merits of open data in dental research
The International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research have published an editorial exploring the benefits of open data in the Journal of Dental Research…
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The genetic advantage that helps some people stay sharp for life
Among the known genetic factors tied to late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one gene variant stands out as the strongest risk factor. That variant is APOE-ε4. Another form of the same gene, APOE-ε2, has been associated with a lower likelihood…
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Walmart To Launch Clinical Research Sites In Shuttered Health Clinics
Walmart this spring will roll out clinical research sites in a limited number of stores and former shuttered Walmart Health clinic sites. Walmart is partnering with the independent research organization Care Access to reduce barriers to…
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A Risk In PBM Regulation And How To Avoid It
Policy proposals targeting pharmacy benefit managers are reshaping how prescription drug costs are negotiated.
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Prescription drug spending in the United States is projected to rise sharply again in 2026, intensifying scrutiny of every…
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The Future of Research in America in 2026
It has been one year since the federal government has made significant changes to how scientific research proposals are evaluated and funded. Since then, government priorities have shifted, resulting in…
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