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A new approach to manufacturing cells that secrete and deliver therapies to specific parts of the body has taken a big step toward one day repairing joints and damage after heart attacks, countering transplant rejection and ...

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Novel platform for one-step production of sperm-like micro-robots could enhance precise drug delivery

A research team from the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has developed an innovative magnetic actuation platform that enables the one-step formation of sperm-like "micro-robots," ...

19 hours ago

Researcher predicts that AI will play an increasing role in scientific publications

Artificial intelligence (AI), in various forms, has burst onto the scene in both society and medicine. Its role in medicine is still evolving, but undoubtedly, it will assist in the evaluation of images (radiographs, pathological ...

16 hours ago

Targeted cancer therapies: Getting radioactive atoms to accumulate in tumors

Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men worldwide, following lung cancer. In the United States alone, nearly 300,000 new cases are diagnosed annually. While reducing testosterone and other male hormones ...

17 hours ago

Vitamin B1 linked to reduced fatigue in some inflammatory bowel disease patients

Fatigue is a common and often debilitating companion for people with inflammatory bowel conditions. Now, a new Danish study provides insight into why vitamin B1—also known as thiamine—helps some patients regain their ...

Blood stem cell research could transform bone marrow transplants

Melbourne researchers have made a world first breakthrough in creating blood stem cells that closely resemble those in the human body. And the discovery could soon lead to personalized treatments for children with leukemia ...

Sep 2, 2024

Teaching old birds new tricks: Zebra finches defy age-related learning limits

We all know the adage, "You can't teach an old dog new tricks." As we age, our ability to learn new skills, like mastering a foreign language or picking up a musical instrument, seems to fade. The culprit? A decline in brain ...

Proof-of-principle study uncovers promising treatment for incurable prostate cancer

Researchers from Flinders University and University of South Australia have unveiled a promising new strategy that could be used to treat the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer. Their study, published in British Journal ...

Researchers map carbon footprint of cardiac patients, from hospital admission to discharge

Health care is a leading contributor to the world's carbon footprint. New analysis on the environmental impact of two common heart procedures shows it is possible to make changes within cardiac care, without compromising ...

Silicon exoskeletons for blood cells: Engineered blood cells successfully transfused between species

A study by an international research collaborative reports a stunning blood modification method that not only protects red blood cells for perfusion-based transplant organ cryostorage, but could make blood types cross-compatible ...

Aug 30, 2024 report

Scientists discover a new cardiovascular risk factor and identify a drug able to reduce its effects

To the known risk factors for cardiovascular disease—high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, overweight and obesity, smoking, and physical inactivity—a new one has to be added, clonal hematopoiesis. This condition ...

Aug 30, 2024

Study unveils novel treatment for blocking SARS-CoV-2 entry into cells

In light of the ongoing threat posed by new viruses following the emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), which led to the COVID-19 pandemic, new antiviral drugs continue to be developed ...

Blocking the longevity gene S6K1 extends lifespan in mice by reducing inflammation

S6K1 is a protein involved in the regulation of aging and age-related diseases. Blocking this protein in mice makes them live longer and mimics the health benefits of reducing calorie intake, such as reduced body fat, stronger ...

Aug 29, 2024

Fluid 'stickiness' in female reproductive tract could influence fertility

In a study providing important new insights into the development of the female reproductive tract and fertility, researchers have revealed how the thickness of fluid surrounding the egg can impact the cellular structure of ...

Cochlear implant users reveal basic approaches for how people recognize words

University of Iowa researchers have defined how people recognize words. In a new study with people who use cochlear implants to hear, the researchers identified three main approaches that people with or without hearing impairment ...

Study describes a new molecular pathway involved in the control of reproduction

Sexual reproduction is protected by a sophisticated network of regulatory systems functioning in a coordinated manner. Within this framework, some of the most important molecules are kisspeptins, proteins produced mostly ...

Ultrasound device shows promise for treating chronic pain

Pain is a necessary biological signal, but a variety of conditions can cause those signals to go awry. For people with chronic pain, the root is often faulty signals emerging deep within the brain, giving false alarms about ...

Aug 28, 2024

Why are tall people more likely to get cancer? What we know, don't know and suspect

People who are taller are at greater risk of developing cancer. The World Cancer Research Fund reports there is strong evidence taller people have a higher chance of developing cancer of the:

Review highlights advances in kidney cancer research and care

New insights into the biology of kidney cancer, including those informed by scientific discoveries that earned a Nobel Prize, have led to advances in treatment and increased survival rates, according to a review by UNC Lineberger ...

Study: lncRNA ZNF593-AS inhibits cardiac hypertrophy and myocardial remodeling by upregulating Mfn2 expression

Research presented in Frontiers of Medicine delves into the regulatory role of the long non-coding RNA (lncRNA) ZNF593-AS in cardiac hypertrophy and myocardial remodeling, processes that are pivotal in the progression of ...

Zebrafish study confirms regenerated photoreceptor cells fully restore vision

Blinding diseases lead to permanent vision loss by damaging photoreceptor cells, which humans cannot naturally regenerate. While researchers are working on new methods to replace or regenerate these cells, the crucial question ...

Aug 27, 2024

Proof-of-concept study explores massage therapy to help reduce nurse burnout

Even before the coronavirus pandemic, high rates of burnout and staffing shortages plagued the nursing industry, primarily because of the stressful demands of the job. The COVID-19 pandemic only amplified these challenges, ...

'Low-intensity' blood stem cell transplants for sickle cell appear safe for lung health

So-called low-intensity blood stem cell transplants, which use milder conditioning agents than standard stem cell transplants, do not appear to damage the lungs and may help improve lung function in some patients with sickle ...

Study: Targeting deubiquitinase OTUB1 protects vascular smooth muscle cells in atherosclerosis by modulating PDGFRβ

A recent study investigates the role of the deubiquitinase OTUB1 in vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMCs) within the context of atherosclerosis, a disease characterized by lipid accumulation and plaque formation in arteries. ...

Key discovery advances fight to reduce breast cancer recurrence

In looking for new ways to fight breast cancer, scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School have unmasked a surprising role of a protein generally associated with cancer growth. They have discovered that in estrogen receptor-positive ...

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World View | 03 September 2024

African scientists must not be priced out of mental-health research

Under-representation of African populations in mental-health studies perpetuates inequities — change is needed.

• Vivien Chebii

News & Views | 03 September 2024

Skull bones harbour immune cells that are poised to target brain tumours

The human brain is usually considered to be beyond the reach of most immune cells. However, analysis of people who have brain tumours has revealed tumour-targeting T cells of the immune system in skull bones near the cancer site.

•  &  Justin D. Lathia

News | 03 September 2024

How rival weight-loss drugs fare at treating obesity, diabetes and more

Wegovy, Zepbound and similar medications all lead to metabolic improvements, but scientists are starting to unpick the differences between them.

• Mariana Lenharo

News & Views | 28 August 2024

People who lack the immune protein TNF can still fight infection

The immune-signalling protein TNF has an essential role in inflammatory responses. Two people who were found to have no functional TNF are surprisingly healthy and able to fend off most infections, but are susceptible to tuberculosis.

• Charlie J. Pyle
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Article 28 August 2024 | Open Access

Fate induction in CD8 CAR T cells through asymmetric cell division

We show that target-induced proximity labelling enables isolation of first-division CD8 chimeric antigen receptor T cells that asymmetrically distribute their surface proteome and transcriptome, resulting in distinct phenotypic, metabolic and functional profiles in proximal and distal daughter cells.

• Casey S. Lee
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Correspondence | 27 August 2024

Urgently clarify how AI can be used in medicine under new EU law

• Thomas J. Hwang
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News | 22 August 2024

Debate rages over Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab as UK limits approval

The medicine is being assessed by agencies including the European Union regulator, but the community is divided on its efficacy and safety.

Book Review | 21 August 2024

Forever young: what science can and can’t tell us about cheating ageing

High-profile advances, such as anti-ageing drugs called senolytics, have sparked hope that old age and death could be postponed considerably, and have even fostered fantasies of eternal life. But the reality is more nuanced.

• Jan H. J. Hoeijmakers

News Feature | 21 August 2024

The testing of AI in medicine is a mess. Here’s how it should be done

Hundreds of medical algorithms have been approved on basis of limited clinical data. Scientists are debating who should test these tools and how best to do it.

Career Feature | 20 August 2024

Whistleblowing in science: this physician faced ostracization after standing up to pharma

Physician scientist Nancy Olivieri describes hard-won lessons from decades of fighting for scientific integrity.

• Sara Reardon

Research Highlight | 16 August 2024

Child with ultra-rare disease gets a treatment just for her

Therapy designed for one seems to have improved a young girl’s quality of life.

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Hopes dashed for drug aimed at monkeypox virus spreading in Africa

Early results from clinical trial show that the antiviral drug tecovirimat is no better than placebo against the clade I virus type.

The mysteries of inflammatory bowel disease are being cracked — offering hope for new therapies

Advances in understanding the causes of the autoimmune disorder could aid in matching people with the right treatment.

• Heidi Ledford

News | 14 August 2024

How a trove of cancer genomes could improve kids’ leukaemia treatment

Analysis shows that a type of fast-growing paediatric cancer has 15 distinct subtypes, each linked to responsiveness to particular therapies.

• Giorgia Guglielmi

Nature Podcast | 14 August 2024

The mystery of Stonehenge’s central stone unearthed

A geochemical analysis suggests that Stonehenge’s Altar Stone came from northern Scotland — plus, chemists have finally discovered how to break selenium bonds unevenly.

• Nick Petrić Howe
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One-quarter of unresponsive people with brain injuries are conscious

More people than we thought who are in comas or similar states can hear what is happening around them, a study shows.

• Julian Nowogrodzki

Research Highlight | 07 August 2024

Engineered brain parasite ferries useful proteins into neurons

Microbe found in cat poo could be harnessed to deliver large, complex proteins across the blood–brain barrier.

News | 07 August 2024

Breast-cancer cells enlist nerves to spread throughout the body

Surprising results show that ‘sensory’ nerves, which carry information to the brain, have a direct role in helping tumours to metastasize.

News Feature | 07 August 2024

Blood tests could soon predict your risk of Alzheimer’s

Scientists are closing in on biomarkers that reflect the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and could improve treatments.

• Alison Abbott

Article 07 August 2024 | Open Access

DNA-sensing inflammasomes cause recurrent atherosclerotic stroke

This study describes sensing of circulating cell-free DNA after stroke as the mechanism leading to recurrent ischemic events.

• , Stefan Roth
•  &  Arthur Liesz

The genomic landscape of 2,023 colorectal cancers

Whole-genome sequencing of more than 2,000 colorectal carcinoma samples provides a highly detailed view of the genomic landscape of this cancer and identifies new driver mutations.

• Alex J. Cornish
• , Andreas J. Gruber
•  &  Richard S. Houlston

Obituary | 25 July 2024

V. Craig Jordan obituary: pharmacologist who revolutionized breast cancer treatments

Pioneer of targeted therapy in cancer who turned failed contraceptive tamoxifen into an essential drug for treating breast cancer and osteoporosis.

• Balkees Abderrahman

News & Views | 24 July 2024

Cancer spread in the liver is unlocked from within

How spreading tumour cells gain the ability to grow in organs away from where they originated is not fully understood. The discovery that normal liver cells help invading tumour cells to thrive in this organ sheds light on this process.

• Katharina Woess
•  &  Direna Alonso-Curbelo

Article 17 July 2024 | Open Access

Psilocybin desynchronizes the human brain

Healthy adults were tracked before, during and after high doses of psilocybin and methylphenidate to assess how psychedelics can change human brain networks, and psilocybin was found to massively disrupt functional connectivity in cortex and subcortex with some changes persisting for weeks.

• Joshua S. Siegel
• , Subha Subramanian
•  &  Nico U. F. Dosenbach

Correspondence | 16 July 2024

Abandoning randomized controlled trials won’t help cancer treatment

• Lorenzo Fornaro
•  &  Francesco Crea

News & Views | 16 July 2024

The death forecast: how weather affects human mortality

A link between the death rate and summer temperatures, and Lord Kelvin’s scientific achievements celebrated, in our weekly dip into Nature’s archive.

Outlook | 11 July 2024

Saliva-based tests offer an alternative to nasal swabbing

Drooling into a tube is not only more comfortable than nasal testing, it could also detect disease earlier.

• Neil Savage

Nature Podcast | 10 July 2024

Breastfeeding should break down mothers’ bones — here’s why it doesn’t

A hormone discovered in mice could help keep bones healthy during lactation, and a new way to edit genes in the gut microbiome.

• Benjamin Thompson
•  &  Nick Petrić Howe

News | 10 July 2024

How anti-obesity drugs cause nausea: finding offers hope for better drugs

The neurons that produce a sick feeling and food aversion are distinct from those that induce a feeling of fullness.

Article 10 July 2024 | Open Access

Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers

Population-scale ancient genomics are used to infer ancestry, social structure and pathogen infection in 108 Scandinavian Neolithic individuals from eight megalithic graves and a stone cist, showing that Neolithic plague was widespread.

• Frederik Valeur Seersholm
• , Karl-Göran Sjögren
•  &  Martin Sikora

Research Highlight | 04 July 2024

AI tool can pinpoint dementia’s cause — from stroke to Alzheimer’s

Algorithm that distinguishes among a host of underlying causes of dementia could be used for diagnosis in hospitals and clinics.

News | 01 July 2024

Bionic leg moves like a natural limb — without conscious thought

Computer interface links signals from the brain to an artificial limb, giving the wearer better balance, flexibility and speed.

• Miryam Naddaf

News | 20 June 2024

Gut microbiome discovery provides roadmap for life-saving cancer therapies

The balance between bacterial communities in the gut affects the likelihood of a positive response to drugs called checkpoint inhibitors.

Editorial | 19 June 2024

Human neuroscience is entering a new era — it mustn’t forget its human dimension

The field is taking a leap forward thanks to innovative technologies, such as artificial intelligence. Researchers must improve consent procedures and public involvement.

Outlook | 19 June 2024

Could rats and dogs detect disease better than the finest lab equipment?

The animals’ keen sense of smell could improve the detection of illnesses such as cancer and tuberculosis.

• Sarah DeWeerdt

News & Views | 19 June 2024

First encounter with SARS-CoV-2: immune portraits of COVID susceptibility

Controlled infection with SARS-CoV-2 of people who hadn’t previously been exposed to the virus reveals how molecular and cellular signatures of the immune response portend effective defence against COVID-19.

• Benjamin Israelow
•  &  Akiko Iwasaki

News | 19 June 2024

Cheaper versions of blockbuster obesity drugs are being created in India and China

As the patents on various weight-loss drugs near expiry, companies in India and China are vying to make lower-cost versions that will widen access to such treatments.

• Smriti Mallapaty

News Feature | 12 June 2024

Hope, despair and CRISPR — the race to save one woman’s life

Researchers in India fought to develop what could have been the first therapy to use gene-editing to halt a rare neurodegenerative disease. The efforts hold lessons for the messy state of modern drug development.

Correspondence | 11 June 2024

Embryo models need consistent ethical oversight

• Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz
•  &  Insoo Hyun

News Feature | 11 June 2024

How personalized cancer vaccines could keep tumours from coming back

The same mRNA technology that quickly brought the world a vaccine for COVID-19 is now showing promise as a bespoke therapy for cancer.

• Elie Dolgin

Perspective | 11 June 2024

A second space age spanning omics, platforms and medicine across orbits

The current ‘second space age’ has enabled multiple studies on the effects of spaceflight on human physiology and health, which are contributing to the development of measures that will be needed to maintain astronaut health in future space missions.

• Christopher E. Mason
• , James Green
•  &  Afshin Beheshti

Article 11 June 2024 | Open Access

The Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA) and international astronaut biobank

An integrated data and sample repository for clinical, cellular and multi-omics research from diverse spaceflight missions known as Space Omics and Medical Atlas (SOMA) is presented.

• Eliah G. Overbey
• , JangKeun Kim
•  &  Christopher E. Mason

News | 10 June 2024

Alzheimer’s drug with modest benefits wins backing of FDA advisers

Donanemab slows progression of symptoms, but questions linger about the durability of its effect.

News & Views | 05 June 2024

Brain fluid probed by ultrasound using squishy cubes

Soft solids that swell with shifts in pressure, temperature and pH provide a way of detecting such changes in the fluid around the brain. The method could be used to determine other properties of fluids elsewhere in the body.

• Jules J. Magda

News | 05 June 2024

This injectable gel can help to diagnose brain injury — then it disappears

The squishy sensors could be used to monitor the brain for tumours or injury, before eventually degrading.

• Gemma Conroy

MDMA therapy for PTSD rejected by FDA panel

Scientific advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration vote overwhelmingly that the risks of MDMA treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder outweigh the benefits.

Correspondence | 04 June 2024

Underfunding cannabis research hampers sensible policymaking and boosts the black market

• Davoud Torkamaneh

News | 31 May 2024

First pig-to-human liver transplant recipient ‘doing very well’

The transplant aims to prolong the the person’s life and provides important lessons for physicians.

Outlook | 29 May 2024

Innovative cancer therapies offer new hope

The arsenal of weapons used to treat these insidious diseases is rapidly expanding.

Advances in highly targeted radiation treatment for cancer have ignited interest in a once obscure field

Therapies that treat while diagnosing — theranostics — can extend length of survival and improve the quality of life for some people with advance-stage cancer.

• Rachel Nuwer

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Sports concussions may not be related to long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes

Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a study led by a UNSW medical researcher suggests.

Lifestyle interventions in patients after colorectal cancer treatment

A recent RCT reveals the HEAL ABC intervention is feasible for 87% of colorectal cancer survivors, supporting healthy lifestyle changes and improved well-being.

Avadel Pharmaceuticals announces publication of RESTORE data highlighting challenges with twice-nightly oxybates and strong patient preference for once-nightly LUMRYZ™ dosing (sodium oxybate) extended-release oral suspension (CIII)

Avadel Pharmaceuticals plc, a biopharmaceutical company focused on transforming medicines to transform lives, today announced the publication of final data from the RESTORE open-label/switch study, demonstrating that people with narcolepsy prefer once-at-bedtime LUMRYZ versus a twice-nightly immediate-release oxybate treatment option.

Understanding the impact of BMI on colorectal cancer risk in Asia

Researchers report that body mass index values in Asians population may predict the risk of developing colorectal cancer.

Does air pollution drive dementia?

Chronic air pollution exposure is a key factor in dementia development, with pollutants like PM2.5 and NO2 linked to cognitive decline and neurodegeneration.

Sleep too much or too little? Your cognition pays the price

Findings indicate that both insufficient and excessive sleep are linked to higher mild cognitive impairment risk, underscoring the importance of balanced sleep.

Scientists uncover shared gene expression patterns in aging and psychiatric disorders

Researchers reveal how aging and psychiatric disorders converge at the cellular level in the orbitofrontal cortex, identifying key gene expression changes that could lead to new therapies.

A novel therapeutic option for HER2-positive extramammary Paget disease

The research article presents a comprehensive evaluation of the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) status in extramammary Paget disease (EMPD) and explores the therapeutic potential of disitamab vedotin (DV), a novel humanized anti-HER2 antibody-drug conjugate (ADC), for this rare adenocarcinoma.

Ultra-processed foods significantly raise heart disease risk

Higher intake of ultra-processed foods is linked to increased risks of coronary heart disease and cardiovascular disease in U.S. adults, with certain processed foods like meats and sugary drinks posing significant dangers.

Study shows how troriluzole can target early-stage alterations associated with Alzheimer's

In a recent development in Alzheimer's disease research, Auburn University scientists have studied a new drug, troriluzole, that can prevent brain changes leading to memory loss and cognitive decline in a mouse model of the disease.

CDK4/6 inhibitors show promise for pediatric high-grade glioma treatment

CDK4/6 inhibitors, which are already FDA approved for the treatment of other forms of cancer, show early signs of promise in the treatment of a subtype of pediatric high-grade glioma, according to new research from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Institute of Cancer Research in London.

Discovery of cellular process could impact the understanding of cancer and aging

Researchers at UC Merced used fruit flies to uncover a cellular process common to many organisms that could dramatically impact the understanding of cancer and aging.

PQBP3 protein found to play key role in aging and brain disorders

In a recent study published online on August 5 2024 in The EMBO Journal, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) in Japan have uncovered a crucial piece of this puzzle by focusing on the role of a single nucleolar protein.

Gut bacteria pathways directly linked to insomnia risk identified

Study uncovers a causal link between specific gut microbiome metabolic pathways and insomnia, highlighting potential therapeutic targets for improving sleep quality.

New computational tool accurately assesses health through gut microbiome analysis

A team of Mayo Clinic researchers has developed an innovative computational tool that analyzes the gut microbiome, a complex ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms within the digestive system, to provide insights into overall well-being.

Metabolic syndrome risk: The role of diet in young adults

Researchers found that young adults following a Legume-Nut diet with irregular physical activity have a higher risk of metabolic syndrome, while those on an Egg-Vegetable diet face a lower risk. Regular physical activity significantly modifies these risks.

Newly discovered antibody can neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers have discovered an antibody able to neutralize all known variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, as well as distantly related SARS-like coronaviruses that infect other animals.

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Aging and Alzheimer's leave the brain starved of energy. Now scientists think they've found a way to aid the brain's metabolism — in mice. PM Images/Getty Images hide caption

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This metabolic brain boost revives memory in alzheimer’s mice.

September 2, 2024 • An experimental cancer drug that helps the brain turn glucose into energy was able to reverse memory loss in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease.

A drug that restores brain metabolism could help treat Alzheimer's

A squat lobster in the genus Sternostylus, thought to be a newly identified species, was photographed along the Nazca Ridge off the coast of Chile. ROV SuBastian/Schmidt Ocean Institute hide caption

A newly mapped underwater mountain could be home to 20 new species

August 30, 2024 • Researchers who led the 28-day expedition along the nearly 2-mile tall seamount hope the discoveries made will inform future policies safeguarding the understudied, high-seas region.

Corn rootworm is known as the 'billion dollar bug' for how much damage it causes to corn crops in the United States. Researcher Emily Bick is tackling the problem by eavesdropping on this and other insects. Lina Tran hide caption

How listening to the sounds of insects can help detect agricultural pests

August 30, 2024 • From Indonesia to Wisconsin, farmers all over the world struggle with a huge problem: pests. On top of that, it's tough for farmers to identify where exactly they have the pests and when. Reporter Lina Tran from NPR member station WUWM in Milwaukee joins host Emily Kwong to tell the story of how researchers in the Midwest are inventing new forms of pest detection that involve eavesdropping on the world of insects. Plus, hear what aphid slurping sounds like.

A white-browed sparrow weaver inspects a roost under construction, after just receiving some grass brought by another member of its group. Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos hide caption

When birds build nests, they're also building a culture

August 29, 2024 • Nest-building isn’t just instinct. Birds can learn from others, letting groups within one species develop their own distinctive nest-building traditions.

Shells, composed mostly of invasive zebra mussels pile up at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan. The Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Species Control and Prevention Act of 1990 and the United States Geological Survey's Nonindigenous Aquatic Species database were created in response to this mussel. corfoto/Getty Images hide caption

Here's what's missing from the invasive species narrative

August 28, 2024 • At first glance, the whole narrative of aquatic invasive species may seem straightforward: A bad non-native species comes into a new ecosystem and overruns good native species. But the truth? It's a little more complicated. To tear down everything we thought we knew about invasive species and construct a more nuanced picture, host Emily Kwong talks to experts Ian Pfingsten, who works on the United States Geological Survey's Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, and Nicholas Reo, a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Coastal Relationalities and Regeneration.

Many people get into their phones when they're bored, then scroll through social media in the hopes of alleviating that boredom. But new research suggests that swiping from video to video might increase boredom, not alleviate it. Tippapatt/Getty Images hide caption

Scrolling might make you MORE bored, not less

August 23, 2024 • Have you ever scrolled through a TikTok without finishing it? Switched between YouTube videos halfway through one or the other? Pressed "fast forward" on a Netflix episode that just wasn't holding your interest? That habit is called "digital switching" — and it might be causing the exact thing you're trying to avoid: boredom. Emily and Regina break that and more of the week's news down with the help of All Things Considered 's Ailsa Chang.

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To save wild crocodiles in Australia, scientists gave them food poisoning

August 16, 2024 • Freshwater crocodiles die every year in Australia from eating poisonous cane toads that humans introduced to the continent. Now scientists have found a way to teach the crocs to avoid the toxic toads.

Saving freshwater crocodiles — by teaching them to not eat poisonous toads

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Goats and Soda

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Scientists attach video cameras to sea lions to map the ocean floor

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For this brain surgeon, the operating room is 'the ultimate in mindful meditation'.

August 5, 2024 • Dr. Theodore Schwartz has been treating neurological illnesses for nearly 30 years. He says being a brain surgeon requires steady hands — and a strong bladder. His new book is Gray Matters.

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New blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's. Are doctors ready for what's next?

August 2, 2024 • A new generation of blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. But many doctors don’t yet know how to use them.

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Some plant names can be racist. Scientists are looking to rename them

July 31, 2024 • An international group of researchers has voted to modify the scientific names of more than 200 plant species whose names carry a derogatory word.

Researchers are revising botanical names to address troubling connotations

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A protein called Reelin keeps popping up in brains that resist aging and Alzheimer’s

July 29, 2024 • Early in life, the protein Reelin helps assemble the brain. Later on, it appears to protect the organ from Alzheimer’s and other threats to memory and thinking.

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We hate to tell you this, but there are leeches that can jump

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What chimpanzee gestures reveal about human communication

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July 24, 2024 • On a rocky hillside in Colorado is a “mega den” of hundreds of rattlesnakes — along with cameras livestreaming the whole thing.

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When did humans get to South America? This giant shelled mammal fossil may hold clues

July 23, 2024 • A fossil of an armadillo-like mammal appears to bear cut marks from butchering by humans, suggesting people were living in South America at least 20,000 years ago, even earlier than once thought.

Ancient Armadillos

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India's plan to reroute rivers could have unintended consequences on rainfall

July 19, 2024 • More than a hundred years ago, a British engineer proposed linking two rivers in India to better irrigate the area and cheaply move goods. The link never happened, but the idea survived. Today, due to extreme flooding in some parts of the country mirrored by debilitating drought in others, India's National Water Development Agency plans to dig thirty links between rivers across the country. It's the largest project of its kind and will take decades to complete. But scientists are worried what moving that much water could do to the land, the people — and even the weather. Host Emily Kwong talks to journalist Sushmita Pathak about her recent story on the project.

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July 18, 2024 • Scientists have created a new tool that can give 5 minutes advance warning of a dangerous rogue wave in the ocean.

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A scientist took a psychedelic drug — and watched his own brain 'fall apart'

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A prominent brain scientist took psilocybin as part of his own brain study

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Study Debunks Theory Linking Autism to Changes in Brain's Amygdala

Key Takeaways

Autism likely isn’t caused by faulty connections to the amygdala, as theorized

Brain scans showed similar variation in connectivity in the brain region between people with and without autism

Researchers urged more study to further understand brain differences in people with autism

WEDNESDAY, Sept. 4, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- A new brain imaging study has concluded that autism likely isn’t caused by faulty connections to the amygdala.

A prevailing hypothesis of autism spectrum disorder has held that people with the condition have poorer neural connections in certain brain regions, including the amygdala.

However, researchers found no evidence that people with autism had amygdala connections that differed substantially to those found in people without autism.

The amygdala is a small, almond-shaped structure in the brain that plays a key role in processing emotions and social cues, researchers explained.

For the study, researchers analyzed high-quality MRI brain scans from 488 people, including 212 with autism.

The team focused on the neural connections emanating from the amygdala when the participants were not actively engaged in any tasks.

Average variation in connectivity to the amygdala was similar in people with and without autism, results showed.

The results were the same when researchers looked at specific subregions of the amygdala, researchers added.

The new study was published in the American Journal of Psychiatry .

“It is important to note that we do not conclude that amygdala [connectivity] is generally typical in autism. Instead, we conclude that the evidence for atypical [connectivity] of the amygdala in autism is weak at best, and unreliable,” concluded the researchers led by Dorit Kliemann , an assistant professor of psychological and brain sciences with the University of Iowa.

The researchers said in a news release from the American Psychiatric Association that more brain scan research should be done to further understand the differences in people with and without autism, calling it “an investment worth prioritizing if we are to better understand and delineate the neurobiological substrates of autism.”

More information

The University of California-Davis has more on the amygdala and autism .

SOURCE: American Psychiatric Association, news release, Aug. 29, 2024

What This Means For You

There remains no clear evidence what brain processes are involved in autism.

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Whole Person Health: What It Is and Why It's Important

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Whole person health involves looking at the whole person—not just separate organs or body systems—and considering multiple factors that promote either health or disease. It means helping and empowering individuals, families, communities, and populations to improve their health in multiple interconnected biological, behavioral, social, and environmental areas. Instead of just treating a specific disease, whole person health focuses on restoring health, promoting resilience, and preventing diseases across a lifespan.

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Health and disease are not separate, disconnected states but instead occur on a path that can move in two different directions, either toward health or toward disease.

On this path, many factors, including one’s biological makeup; some unhealthy behaviors, such as poor diet, sedentary lifestyle, chronic stress, and poor sleep; as well as social aspects of life—the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age—can lead to chronic diseases of more than one organ system. On the other hand, self-care, lifestyle, and behavioral interventions may help with the return to health.

Chronic diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and degenerative joint disease, can also occur with chronic pain, depression, and opioid misuse—all conditions exacerbated by chronic stress. Some chronic diseases increase the immediate and long-term risks with COVID-19 infection. Understanding the condition in which a person has lived, addressing behaviors at an early stage, and managing stress can not only prevent multiple diseases but also help restore health and stop the progression to disease across a person’s lifespan.

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Some health care systems and programs are now focusing more on whole person health.

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The VA’s Whole Health System of Care and Whole Health approach aims to improve the health and well-being of veterans and to address lifestyle and environmental root causes of chronic disease. The approach shifts from a disease-centered focus to a more personalized approach that engages and empowers veterans early in and throughout their lives to prioritize healthy lifestyle changes in areas like nutrition, activity, sleep, relationships, and surroundings. Conventional testing and treatment are combined with complementary and integrative health approaches that may include acupuncture, biofeedback, massage therapy, yoga, and meditation.

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The Total Force Fitness program arose within the U.S. Department of Defense Military Health System in response to the need for a more holistic approach—a focus on the whole person instead of separate parts or only symptoms—to the demands of multiple deployments and the strains on the U.S. Armed Forces and their family members. The focus extends the idea of total fitness to include the health, well-being, and resilience of the whole person, family, community, and U.S. military.

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Established in 2020, the Whole Health Institute’s Whole Health model helps people identify what matters most to them and build a plan for their journey to whole health. The model provides tools to help people take good care of their body, mind, and spirit, and involves working with a health care team as well as tapping into the support of family, friends, and communities.

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has incorporated a whole person health approach into its health care system by focusing on integrating physical, behavioral, and social health. The state has taken steps to encourage collaborative behavioral health care and help resolve widespread inequities in social conditions, such as housing and nutritious food access.

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The Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease is an intensive cardiac rehabilitation program that has been shown to reverse the progression of coronary heart disease through lifestyle changes, without drugs or surgery. The program is covered by Medicare and some health insurance companies. The program’s lifestyle changes include exercise, smoking cessation, stress management, social support, and a whole-foods, plant-based diet low in total fat. The program is offered by a team of health care professionals who provide the support that individuals need to make and maintain lasting changes in lifestyle.

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A growing body of research suggests the benefits of healthy behaviors, environments, and policies to maintain health and prevent, treat, and reverse chronic diseases. This research includes several large, long-term epidemiological studies—such as the Framingham Heart Study, Nurses’ Health Study, and Adventist Health Studies—that have evaluated the connections between lifestyle, diet, genetics, health, and disease.

There is a lack, however, of randomized controlled trials and other types of research on multicomponent interventions and whole person health. Challenges come with conducting this type of research and with finding appropriate ways to assess the evidence. But opportunities are emerging to explore new paths toward reliable and rigorous research on whole person health.

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Yes, NCCIH plans to fund research on whole person health . (Details can be found in the NCCIH Strategic Plan FY 2021–2025: Mapping a Pathway to Research on Whole Person Health . )

By deepening the scientific understanding of the connections that exist across the different areas of human health, researchers can better understand how conditions interrelate, identify multicomponent interventions that address these problems, and determine the best ways to support individuals through the full continuum of their health experience, including the return to health.

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NCCIH and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide tools to help you understand the basics and terminology of scientific research so you can make well-informed decisions about your health. Know the Science features a variety of materials, including interactive modules, quizzes, and videos, as well as links to informative content from Federal resources designed to help consumers make sense of health information.

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• Aggarwal M, Ornish D, Josephson R, et al. Closing gaps in lifestyle adherence for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease. American Journal of Cardiology. 2021;145:1-11.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Decision Memo for Intensive Cardiac Rehabilitation (ICR) Program—Dr. Ornish’s Program for Reversing Heart Disease (CAG-00419N). Accessed at https://www.cms.gov/ on April 26, 2021.
• Deuster PA, O’Connor FG. Human performance optimization: culture change and paradigm shift. Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. 2015;29(suppl 11):S52-S56.
• Gaudet T, Kligler B. Whole health in the whole system of the Veterans Administration: how will we know we have reached this future state? Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. 2019;25(S1):S7-S11.
• Malecki HL, Gollie JM, Scholten J. Physical activity, exercise, whole health, and integrative health coaching. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America. 2020;31(4):649-663.
• National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. NCCIH Strategic Plan FY 2021–2025: Mapping a Pathway to Research on Whole Person Health. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health website. Accessed at https://www.nccih.nih.gov/about/nccih-strategic-plan-2021-2025 on May 14, 2021.
• North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services website. Healthy Opportunities and Medicaid Transformation. Accessed at https://www.ncdhhs.gov/about/department-initiatives/healthy-opportunities/healthy-opportunities-pilots/healthy on April 26, 2021.
• Military Health System website. Total Force Fitness. Accessed at https://health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Total-Force-Fitness on April 26, 2021.
• Tilson EC, Muse A, Colville K, et al. Investing in whole person health: working toward an integration of physical, behavioral, and social health. North Carolina Medical Journal. 2020;81(3):177-180.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Whole Health. Accessed at https://www.va.gov/wholehealth/ on April 26, 2021.
• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Whole Health Library. Accessed at  https://www.va.gov/wholehealthlibrary/ on April 26, 2021.
• Vodovotz Y, Barnard N, Hu FB, et al. Prioritized research for the prevention, treatment, and reversal of chronic disease: recommendations from the Lifestyle Medicine Research Summit. Frontiers in Medicine (Lausanne). 2020;7:585744.
• Whitehead AM, Kligler B. Innovations in care: complementary and integrative health in the Veterans Health Administration Whole Health System. Medical Care. 2020;58(9S)(suppl 2):S78-S79.

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A supplement derived from cow's milk is taking over TikTok, but health experts say its benefits aren't clear

• Colostrum has been gaining attention on social media.
• Some TikTokers say that the supplement aids gut health and reduces bloating.
• But health experts say the evidence for many of the claims people make about colostrum is lacking.

One of the latest health crazes to take off on TikTok isn't some exotic ingredient from a plant you've never heard of — instead, it's derived from milk.

Colostrum has gained popularity over the last several months as a supplement, with social media influencers and celebrities claiming that it can benefit your gut and immune system. It's included in the $21 smoothie that model Sofia Richie debuted at Southern California grocery chain Erewhon earlier this year.

But like other alleged milk-based health hacks , experts say that evidence is limited for many of colostrum's supposed health benefits.

Colostrum, which you can buy in the form of pills or powder, appears in the milk of mammals after they give birth. Besides lots of nutrients, it contains antibodies, white blood cells, and other compounds that are meant to give offspring a boost as they start their lives. The colostrum you can buy as a supplement usually comes from cow's milk.

The substance has gained popularity among consumers for everything from reducing gut inflammation to improving athletic performance.

One TikTok user, for instance, claimed in an August post that the supplement had reduced how bloated she was after eating:

@skinandwellness This geninely changed my life and i no longer feel that uncomfortable fullness all the time 😭 #colostrumreview #miraclemoo #bloating ♬ original sound - skinandwellness

In the video, the TikTok user shows two photos of herself: One from a month earlier without using colostrum and a second in which she appears less bloated. "And this picture was me after eating Korean barbeque," she says in the video.

But health experts say that research is much more ambiguous on what exactly colostrum can do as a supplement.

Research is ongoing for colostrum's supposed health benefits

In the US, supplements aren't regulated like drugs , which have to undergo testing before they can be sold or prescribed. Instead, many supplement manufacturers make claims about the efficacy of their products without the same rigorous testing.

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Those dubious claims often accompany colostrum supplements, Caroline Thomason, a Virginia dietitian, told CNN last month.

While social media posts claim that colostrum can promote skin health, help you recover after exercise, lose weight, or reverse signs of aging, there's not enough scientific evidence to support those claims, Thomason said.

Some studies do show that colostrum can help people who have compromised immune systems or gastrointestinal diseases, Thomason said, though those findings are preliminary, she added.

"It's important to note that while these benefits sound exciting, the research on colostrum is still relatively new and not entirely conclusive," Thomason told CNN.

Lindsey Wohlford, a dietitian at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, does not recommend taking colostrum supplements.

"Further studies are needed, and more robust data collected, before a clear recommendation can be made on usage," she said in a March post from the Center.

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Vaping Is Linked to Teen Mental Health Issues: Study

A study conducted by Australia's Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use surveyed 5,000 students between the ages of 12 and 14

A new study has found a link between vaping and the mental health of teenagers.

According to research done by Australia's Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use , 20% of students who participated demonstrated symptoms of moderate to severe depression. This result could potentially lead to intervention related to mental health and e-cigarette use, The Guardian reports.

Over 5,000 students from New South Wales, Queensland and Western Australia between the ages of 12 and 14 participated in the 2023 study. They answered questions related to mental health, drug use, vaping and overall well-being.

The study, which was published in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry on Monday, Sept. 2, revealed that students with higher amounts of stress were more likely to use vapes or have tried them. Roughly 8.3% of the participants said they used vapes.

Students with moderate levels of stress were 74% more likely to take up vaping. Meanwhile, students with severe stress levels were 64% more likely to start using the e-cigarettes.

Though there was a correlation between vaping and teenager's mental health, there was no evidence to denote a causal link between the two.

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Per The Guardian , University of Sydney associate professor and a co-author of the study Emily Stockings noted that “if we want to try to improve mental health and we want to try to prevent vaping, clearly we’ve got to do these two things together.”

She also said that although there is temporary relief with nicotine use, the long-term effects shouldn't be ignored. "Regardless of whether mental ill health influences smoking or vice-versa, it is clear that if we are to prevent vaping onset, we need to address mental health at the same time," she said, according to UPI .

Per The Guardian , Michelle Jongenelis, an associate professor at the University of Melbourne, said that this "critical period for development" is an important time for prioritizing mental health intervention and support.

More research will need to be done to find a stronger correlation between vaping and mental health, but the study is a sufficient starting point, demonstrating a need for more information.

According to the CDC , most e-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can harm human brain development for users under 25.

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A celebrity 'Russian spy' whale spotted with harness found dead in Norwegian waters

by Jari Tanner

A white beluga whale named "Hvaldimir," first spotted in Norway not far from Russian waters with a harness that ignited rumors he may be a Moscow spy, has been found dead.

The Norwegian public broadcaster NRK reported that the whale carcass was found floating at the Risavika Bay in southern Norway Saturday by a father and son who were fishing.

The beluga , named by combining the Norwegian word for whale—hval—and Russian President Putin's first name Vladimir, was lifted out of the water with a crane and taken to a nearby harbor where experts will examine it.

"Unfortunately, we found Hvaldimir floating in the sea. He has passed away but it's not immediately clear what the cause of death is," marine biologist Sebastian Strand told NRK, adding that no major external injuries were visible on the animal.

Strand, who has monitored Hvaldimir's adventures for the past three years on behalf of the Norway-based Marine Mind non-profit organization, said he was deeply affected by the whale's sudden death.

"It's absolutely horrible," Strand said. "He was apparently in good condition as of (Friday). So we just have to figure out what might have happened here."

The 4.2-meter (14-foot) long and 1,225-kilogram (2,700-pound) whale was first spotted by fishermen near the northern island of Ingøya, not far from the Arctic city of Hammerfest, in April 2019 wearing a harness and what appeared to be a mount for a small camera and a buckle marked with text "Equipment St. Petersburg".

That sparked allegations that the beluga was "a spy whale." Experts said the Russian navy is known to have trained whales for military purposes.

Over the years, the beluga was seen in several Norwegian coastal towns and it quickly became clear that he was very tame and enjoyed playing with people, NRK said.

NGO Marine Mind said on its site that Hvaldimir was very interested in people and responded to hand signals.

"Based on these observations, it appeared as if Hvaldimir arrived in Norway by crossing over from Russian waters, where it is presumed he was held in captivity," it said.

Norwegian media have speculated whether Hvaldimir could have been used as "a therapy whale" of some sort in Russia.

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Former UTV Broadcaster shares blood cancer story to highlight importance of medical research in Northern Ireland

Giving hope for 60 years: Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI's legacy in the fight against blood cancer - As we celebrate 60 years of Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI's tireless work in the fight against blood cancer, we are honoured to share the powerful stories of those who have been directly touched by this disease. Through a series of compelling case studies, patients, family members and researchers open up about their personal journeys, offering a poignant look at the challenges they’ve faced, the resilience they’ve shown and the hope that continues to drive them forward.

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A former UTV broadcaster has been sharing the story of his battle with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia, a type of blood cancer, to highlight the importance of supporting local medical research funded by Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI.

Ken Reid joined UTV in 1994 and climbed the ranks to become Political Editor, a position he held until his retirement in 2021. After developing pain in his foot in 2016, Ken visited his doctor and was referred to Antrim Area Hospital.

"I thought it was perhaps an infection," Ken said.

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"But everything changed in an instant, when the very professional and caring young doctor there broke the news to me that I did, in fact, have Leukaemia."

After receiving his diagnosis, Ken agreed to take part in a clinical trial, testing the efficacy of a new drug treatment.

He added: "The trial opened my eyes to a world of medical science which I was not previously aware of. I was regularly monitored through appointments at Belfast City Hospital, but the trial was being conducted through partnerships with other cancer centres, the lead facility being in Leeds.

"It wasn’t always easy. Whilst the drugs I was taking did improve the prognosis on my Leukaemia, I experienced some strong side effects which took a toll. Last year I was in hospital for a two-month period, developed an infection and at one stage, caught coronavirus .

"But I’m glad to say that eight years on from my original diagnosis, I am feeling better than I have in a long time. That’s thanks to the cutting-edge treatment I’ve received."

Ken established strong links with Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI through the team of medical professionals with whom he was meeting regularly.

"What you begin to realise is that the Patrick G Johnston Centre at Queen’s University is part of a global network of research institutes, all devoted to establishing better outcomes for patients like me," he continued.

"We have a world-class facility in Belfast punching well above its weight in terms of the levels of research being conducted. I felt very strongly I needed to lend my support to the charity."

Throughout his treatment, and now acting as patron of the blood cancer charity, Ken has seen first hand how research funded by LLNI impacts the lives of people in Northern Ireland.

"When you regularly visit the Bridgewater Suite for cancer patients at City Hospital like I have, you get to know the doctors, nurses and your fellow patients. I’ve seen people have their conditions turned around thanks to treatments that were not available as recently as five or ten years ago.

"Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI are funding research and trials which are quite literally life changing. It’s work that deserves our support because the statistics around blood cancer in Northern Ireland are alarming, but the track record of research shows that our brilliant medical scientists, clinicians, doctors and nurses are finding solutions."

Leukaemia and Lymphoma NI recently announced a special programme of activities to mark the 60th year of the charity and raise funds for the fight against blood cancer. Alongside this, the charity is calling for those who have experienced Leukaemia, Lymphoma or Myeloma and their loved ones to share their experiences online via the LLNI website.

The photos and extended captions gathered will form part of a special online canvas presented online where members of the public can read the stories of people affected by blood cancer across the region.

On September 1, LLNI will kick off a series of fundraising activities with a Reflections evening walk around Hillsborough Forest Park lake for anyone affected directly or indirectly by blood cancer. The programme will culminate in the charity hosting a Black Tie & Diamonds Gala Ball at Titanic Belfast, where the winner of an ongoing raffle for a diamond pendant necklace will be selected at random.

Members of the public can share their story, make a donation or buy tickets for the diamond necklace raffle on the Leukaemia & Lymphoma NI website here.

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