Diabetic macular edema, a serious complication of diabetes, threatens vision loss for millions. Previous treatment with expensive and painful injections into the eye could become a thing of the past. Scientists have found that the inexpensive and available oral HIV drug, lamivudine, shows stunning results in improving vision in patients.
The Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) confirms the status of the leader in withdrawing funds from the EU program, marking the 12th anniversary of Croatia's accession to the Union. From the Sixth Framework Programme to Horizon Europe, the RBI has generated more than EUR 125 million, including ERC projects and the capital infrastructure project O-ZIP, thus strengthening Croatia's position on the European scientific map.
Discover how AI is driving the pharmaceutical revolution by designing brand new proteins to fight the toughest diseases. Scientists, such as those at UCSF, are using AI and vast databases to create the cures of the future for cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, offering new hope to patients.
The latest scientific research brings a shocking reversal in the understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Contrary to popular belief, increased social activity, rather than social isolation, could be one of the earliest subtle signs of this disease. Discover why a richer social life may indicate the first changes in the brain.
A new study by mit scientists sheds light on the survival of life during the global icing known as “Snowball Land.” An exploration of modern lakes of melted ice in Antarctica reveals how similar oases on the surface of the ice could have served as key sanctuaries for early eukaryotes, our ancient ancestors.
Mit scientists have found that fluid between cells, not just their internal structure, determines whether a tissue is flexible or rigid. This fundamental discovery changes the understanding of tissue mechanics and opens new avenues for research and treatment of aging, cancer and other diseases.