Hidden Diabetes Epidemic Hits Millions
#DiabetesAwareness #MedicalResearchNearly one in four U.S. adults with diabetes are undiagnosed, a major health concern. Concurrently, researchers have discovered that high-altitude living reduces diabetes risk due to red blood cells absorbing blood sugar more efficiently. read more
Trump Administration Halts NIH Funding Process, Putting Research at Risk
#NIHfunding #MedicalResearchThe Trump administration halts medical research funding by blocking a critical step in the process at the National Institutes of Health, violating a federal judge’s order. Scientists' grant proposals are affected, leading to concerns about delays in scientific progress and potential consequences. read more
South Carolina's Escaped Monkeys Spark Debate on Animal Research Ethics
#RhesusMacaques #MedicalResearch43 rhesus macaque monkeys escape a South Carolina research facility. The monkeys, extensively studied and linked to space missions and medical research, share 93% of DNA with humans. These primates have a history in scientific advancements and feature social behaviors similar to humans. read more
Sarah Murdoch and Enzo Porrello Launch Heart Disease Therapy Initiative
#MCRI #medicalresearchSarah Murdoch and professor Enzo Porrello introduced the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute initiative at the American Australian Association’s annual benefit dinner, emphasizing collaboration between Australian and US health researchers to advance children's heart disease therapies. read more