A novel and simple test could predict #preterm births with high accuracy through the combination of molecular biology and machine learning models. This is good news and could help lower the risk of death among prematurely born #children under the age of 5. sparrow.science/can-we-predict…

CRISPR-Cas9 is a powerful gene-editing technology that has massively advanced scientific #research since its wide-implementation in laboratories in the 2010s. Now, it’s even used to create #cancer treatments as well! Written by @TRoseScientific sparrow.science/crispr-is-leve…

250 million-year-old land plant #fossils show UV radiation is linked to the Permian-Triassic mass #extinction event. Human activity linked to ozone depletion also increased #UV radiation and, in turn, global temperatures. Written by Dr Jones sparrow.science/uv-radiation-n…

Many #cancer specialists have noted #SocialMedia’s positive role in disseminating information and building community among cancer patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals. Written by @TRoseScientific sparrow.science/how-social-med…

Emotional instability is an often-overlooked feature of attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD). However, a recent meta-analysis shows that ADHD drugs help patients with both their attention deficit and emotional instability. Written by Riley Catenacci sparrow.science/are-we-ignorin…

#Pregnant women with severe high blood pressure should receive treatment within 30-60 minutes of their confirmed diagnosis, as #researchers have shown that timely #therapy can reduce the risk of complications. Written by Dr. María Noelia Lardizábal sparrow.science/faster-treatme…

Almost all cancers are affected by abnormal #RNA splicing. Cancer #researchers are leveraging this knowledge to design innovative #cancer treatments. Written by @TRoseScientific sparrow.science/adding-some-sp…

#Scientists demonstrated that biochar applied to soils can reduce nitrous oxide emissions by up to 73%, and ammonium leaching by up to 94% in soil. This is an important #discovery at a time when the world staggers under #ClimateChange. sparrow.science/no-laughing-ma…

Drugs activating the c-GAS STING signaling pathway are in development to help take out #tumors. These drugs are being studied alone or in combination with various #treatments to amplify their effects. Written by @TRoseScientific sparrow.science/busting-cancer…

With celebrity endorsements and the ever-accelerating legalization of hitherto banned #substances, there is increasing interest in #microdosing for various psychological, #mentalhealth, and cognitive benefits. But is there any proof of its efficacy? sparrow.science/microdosing-wi…

Overweight women who take #contraceptive pills containing #estrogens (combined oral contraceptives, COCs) face a significantly higher risk of #cardiovascular events, up to 24 times more, compared to non-overweight women who do not use this method. sparrow.science/why-are-certai…

Good news for #kidney cancer patients! Research has revealed a new combination treatment strategy that can significantly delay #cancer progression and improve patient survival. Written by @TRoseScientific sparrow.science/combo-treatmen…

Warming ocean waters could cause marine #plankton to move away from the tropics. This in turn could hit #ecosystems – home to tuna and billfish – and the local #economies, dependent on them. Written by Dr Jones sparrow.science/migrating-plan…

Efforts to improve precision #oncology are being developed in every branch of cancer research. However, before these methods take the main stage, the #CancerResearch community must overcome multiple barriers. Written by @TRoseScientific sparrow.science/precision-onco…

The quality of #sleep and mental health #disorders are interrelated, researchers have found. The results highlight the need to consider sleep as a factor when focusing on #MentalHealth, regardless of the diagnosis. Written by Jocelyn Tourtellotte, MPH, MAT sparrow.science/this-is-how-po…

#Egg sharing between women is a sensitive question in human #fertility treatment. There are financial, ethical, and health concerns. Among them: how does the practice affect the chances of live #birth. A new study has some reassuring results. sparrow.science/more-evidence-…

Microbes, like bacteria and fungi, seem to play key roles in different #cancers. Scientists are using this knowledge to develop tests and #treatments to benefit #patients down the line. Written by @TRoseScientific sparrow.science/how-scientists…

Scientists have identified the #pollutants in the air that are most likely to lead to death. The hope is that the findings will inform #policymakers in designing new public #health strategies. Written by Ilan Kelman sparrow.science/in-the-air-ton…

#SolarEnergy: Scientists have come up with a composite material that can boost the efficiency of solar panels to previously unseen levels. sparrow.science/energy-breakth…

Nerves play an underappreciated but important part in #tumor growth and development. Targeting #nerves in tumors represents a unique and promising approach to cancer #treatment. Written by @TRoseScientific sparrow.science/getting-on-can…