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Medical Notes: May 14, 2023

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Published: May 14, 2023 by RHJ Producer

A new treatment cured 100% of mice from brain cancer after tumor removal

It’s not often we see a completely successful study, but these promising results are from research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Scientists used gel to transport medicine into the brain after a tumor was removed – filling the tiny grooves left behind by the surgery. The gel’s able to get into areas of the brain and kill any lingering cancer cells that traditional methods can’t reach (Johns Hopkins University).

Can science reverse a bad diet?

Eating a lot of fatty foods increases the risk for metabolic disorders because high amounts of fat block AMPK, a protein complex that helps balance our nutrition. However, a new study in Nature Communications discovered how to activate AMPK even after consuming high amounts of fat. When scientists tested it in mice, the animals were able to maintain normal weight and avoid obesity and diabetes. This research offers a new way to approach treatments for metabolic disorders.

Birth control is becoming gender neutral

Scientists have discovered a gene in the testicular tissue of multiple mammals, including humans that controls fertility. When researchers deactivated the gene in mice, the males became infertile – their bodies created sperm that can’t fertilize an egg. The research, published in Nature Communications, is a promising step in creating effective and non-hormonal male contraceptive that’s not permanent (Weill Cornell Medicine).

Protection against viruses may now be printable

Research published in the journal Advanced Materials tested a new technology that can detect invisible threats like bacteria, toxins, and dangerous chemicals. The sensor can be printed onto nearly any surface, such as gloves and masks. The technology glows when it detects harmful substances nearby. Researchers hope this becomes a game-changer for public health (Tufts University).

Program #: 23-20Segment Type: Medical NotesTopics: Birth Control and Contraception| Cancer Treatment and Research| Medical Advancements| News and Headlines| Nutrition and Diet| Research and Clinical Trials| Technology| VirusesMedical Conditions: Brain Tumor| CancerMedical Journals: Advanced Materials| Nature Communications| Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)Institutions & Organizations: Johns Hopkins University| Tufts University| Weill Cornell Medical CollegeHost: Shel LustigProducers: Jason Dickey| Kristen Farrah
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