Identifying the lifestyle and clinical factors that correlate with these mutation-causing processes will help develop better strategies for prevention (Boston)—Many different mutational signatures, or “fingerprints” of DNA damage have been identified across different tumor types which can provide a record of environmental exposure or clues about the etiology of carcinogenesis. Most of the mutational signature […]
Catch NCATS Director Michael Kurilla’s end-of-year reflections, explore new working groups on AI in healthcare and pediatric clinical trials, and read an inspiring Hub Spotlight on how research saved one life and changed many others. Read it here: https://mailchi.mp/ccos/ctsa-ansible-august-7-2025
BU Researchers Find that New Curriculum’s Focus on Patient Trust Makes Learning Bedside Cardiac Assessment Meaningful “Researchers used an educational approach in which the process of learning was seen as meaningful, not just learning isolated facts or skills.” (Boston) — The patient–doctor relationship is built on trust—not only in a doctor’s knowledge and skills, but […]
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“Targeting this protein could offer a new way to fight COVID-19” (Boston)—The human body is naturally equipped with defenses to fight off viral infections. For a virus to successfully infect it, it must first overcome these defenses. To do so, viruses have evolved specialized tools—proteins known as “virulence factors”—that help them shut down or dodge […]
(Boston)—In the U.S., atrial fibrillation (AF), a heart condition that causes an irregular heartbeat in the upper chambers of the heart, affects up to one in three people in their lifetime. Significant complications associated with this condition include ischemic stroke, heart failure, myocardial infarction, chronic kidney disease, dementia and mortality. In a new review article […]
(Boston)— Nearly 2 million Americans currently reside in jails or prisons, and another 4 million are involved in the criminal legal system under forms of community supervision such as parole and probation. There is a link between incarceration and chronic health issues. The justice-involved population faces significant chronic health conditions, such as diabetes and high […]
(Boston)—Art and neurology have long been intertwined. Renaissance artwork depicted the nuances of human anatomy and pathology with remarkable accuracy, while Impressionism, Cubism, and other artistic movements utilized the unique features of human vision and perception to achieve artistic impact. Just as artists relied on an intuitive understanding of neuroscience, neuroscientists have long documented their […]
(Boston)—David Flynn, MS, associate professor in the department of medical sciences & education at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has been selected as a recipient of the Academic Medicine Excellence in Reviewing Award by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). Each year, the AAMC identifies volunteers who have consistently demonstrated excellence […]
Improvements seen in those suffering from PTSD, depression and loneliness (Boston)—Women who serve in the armed forces have a unique life journey. They are a minority during service and a rarity in the civilian population. Their contributions to military service are often unknown, unrecognized, or worse, disregarded. Prior studies show these women may step back […]