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  • A self-charging toothbrush that generates electricity to kill bacteria while you brush
    on November 5, 2026 at 3:20 pm

    A lot of time and effort goes into toothbrush technology, whether changing bristle angles or tweaking and improving electric models. No matter the developments, they all essentially still do the same thing to a greater or lesser degree, which is using a mechanical scrubbing motion to clean teeth.

  • ‘Genetic map’ of patient’s tumor uncovers cancer risk genes that would otherwise remain hidden
    on November 5, 2026 at 3:20 pm

    Using next-generation sequencing (NGS) to profile tumor cells from patients with solid tumors, researchers at Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS identified genetic alterations associated with cancer predisposition in 10% of the subjects examined. These alterations are also present in the patients’ healthy cells; they contribute to tumor development and may be present in relatives.

  • New blood count ranges could prevent unnecessary testing for people with Duffy-null trait
    on November 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm

    The American Society of Hematology has developed new reference ranges for children and adults with Duffy-null status, a common genetic trait associated with naturally lower circulating white blood cell counts that affects more than 66% of people with African or Mediterranean ancestry in the U.S.. These personalized reference ranges are the first of their kind and will help clinicians accurately determine normal and abnormal white blood cell counts, preventing unnecessary testing. The reference ranges have been published in Blood Advances.

  • Scientists pinpoint hundreds of genetic variants that offer new insights into inherited breast cancer risk
    on November 5, 2026 at 2:40 pm

    Scientists have carried out one of the largest experimental studies of breast cancer variants to date, helping pinpoint genetic changes that are most likely to contribute to the development of the disease.

  • Stronger cholesterol treatment shrinks more plaque in heart arteries, new clinical trial finds
    on November 5, 2026 at 2:37 pm

    Atherosclerosis is a condition in which cholesterol and fat gradually accumulate inside the walls of medium and large arteries, forming a sticky deposit called plaque. As these deposits grow, they narrow the arteries, restricting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to vital tissues and organs. Over time, this buildup can lead to ischemic heart disease (IHD) or stroke. In a recent randomized clinical trial called FLOWPROMOTE, researchers present a strategy to reverse atherosclerosis partially.