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The human gut is home to an abundant and diverse community of microbes—each of us carries roughly 100 trillion, representing more than 1,000 different species. The composition of one’s gut microbiota is individually specific, dynamic, and influenced by genetics, diet, age,. . . Read More

Suicide is a major public health concern and the second-leading cause of death among young adults in the U.S. Predicting who is at risk for suicide has been difficult, but new research suggests that suicidal individuals could be identified by signatures of brain activity. In a. . . Read More

A new study demonstrates that a machine learning model can distinguish between high-risk breast lesions that require surgical removal versus those that are not likely to turn into cancer. Use of this model could decrease unnecessary surgery by nearly one-third and could help. . . Read More

Transmission of the Zika virus throughout South and Central America has become a rising global public health threat. Spread mainly through infected mosquitoes, this virus poses substantial health risks because it can be passed from a pregnant women to her fetus, potentially. . . Read More

Researchers have designed and used a new class of light-emitting particles as molecular imaging agents, illuminating tissue like lymph nodes and tumors in mice. The new particles could improve cancer detection and guidance during surgery due to their advantages over other. . . Read More