It is now possible to obtain three-dimensional, high-resolution images of enzyme activity in tissue samples or whole organs—thanks to probe molecules that anchor fluorescent dyes within tissue as they ...

Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, but is it bad for your liver? Learn about the risks and benefits of ...

The new biopatch offers direct organ treatment, potentially reducing side effects. The patch delivers medication precisely into targeted cells.. Potential to revolutionize drug delivery and overcome ...

Hydrocodone can cause side effects that range from mild to serious. More common side effects include constipation and nausea. If hydrocodone side effects become difficult to tolerate, talk with your ...

Drugs have been tested on animals for over a century, but new technology may one day eliminate the need to do so. Congress and the FDA are pushing pharmaceutical companies to replace animals with ...

As drug developers seek models that better predict human outcomes, Organ-Chip systems have gained traction as a physiologically relevant alternative to traditional approaches. These microengineered ...

Organs are a rare commodity across the world. Every year in the United States alone, over 100,000 people need an organ transplant to survive, but only about 1 in 10 of them will receive one in time.

Studying mice, researchers at Toronto’s Sinai Health have found that semaglutide—the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs that mimic the gut hormone GLP-1—acts directly on a subset of liver ...

A groundbreaking international clinical trial is testing whether the blockbuster weight loss medications could also help ...