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A new technique could make the manufacture of wearable health sensors more affordable, taking steps toward real-time health insights that enable proactive and personalized medical care.

Researchers identified the transcription factor MAFB's critical role in macrophages during acute kidney injury (AKI). MAFB regulates the enzyme ALOX15, essential for producing pro-resolving lipid mediators.

Researchers have discovered that the protein mutated in patients with Huntington’s disease doesn’t repair DNA as intended, impacting the ability of brain cells to heal themselves.

Regulatory B cells can be analyzed to monitor the risk of damage and rejection in kidney transplant patients, a new study finds.

Scientists have identified a gene responsible for some inherited retinal diseases (IRDs), which are a group of disorders that damage the eye’s light-sensing retina and threatens vision.

A study has revealed two distinct molecular subtypes of Crohn’s disease using organoids from adult stem cells, allowing for better understanding of the disease's mechanisms. The findings suggest treatments should be tailored based on these subtypes.

The risk of sudden unexpected infant death and sudden infant death syndrome increased during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the pre-pandemic period, especially in 2021, according to a new study.

Insufficient sleep during pregnancy may be associated with an increased risk of neurodevelopmental issues in children. Gender seems to play a role in prenatal environmental factors, with boys being at a higher risk of neurodevelopmental delays.

Researchers assessed the role of recessive genetic variants in developmental disorders, suggesting reanalysis of genetic data could improve understanding and diagnosis of conditions for millions of families worldwide.

A study found that one-third of nearly 2,000 former NFL players believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), leading to increased cognitive problems, depression, and suicidality.