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June 1, 2024
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May 31, 2024 — Researchers have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, that affects tens of thousands of people worldwide. The findings will improve clinical diagnostic ...
May 31, 2024 — An international team has found a new RNA virus that they believe is hitching a ride with a common human parasite. The virus is associated with severe inflammation in humans infected with the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, leading the team to ...
May 31, 2024 — Pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), which can virtually form any cell type, have great potential in the field of regenerative medicine. However, the growth of tumors after PSC transplantation remains to be an unresolved issue. Now, through extensive ...
May 30, 2024 — In a finding that vastly expands the understanding of tumor evolution, researchers discover genetic biomarkers that can predict the breast cancer subtype a patient is likely to ...
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May 30, 2024 — Brain cancer is difficult to treat when it starts growing, and a prevalent type, known as a glioma, has a poor five-year survival rate. In a new study, researchers report on a new surgical platform ...
May 29, 2024 — Researchers have revealed a previously unknown function of opioid receptors in the development of the enteric nervous system (ENS), often referred to as the 'brain in the gut.' This discovery ...
May 30, 2024 — The formation of aggregates due to protein misfolding and resulting protein instability is associated with several diseases. Previous studies have ...
May 30, 2024 — A drug approved to treat certain autoimmune diseases and cancers successfully alleviated symptoms of a rare genetic syndrome called autoimmune polyendocrine syndrome type 1 (APS-1). Researchers ...
May 29, 2024 — Research provides new evidence that most colorectal cancers begin with the loss of intestinal stem cells, even before cancer-causing genetic alterations appear. The results overturn the prevailing ...
May 28, 2024 — Scientists have designed an intersectional technique for precisely targeting subpopulations of cells and parsing out specific ...
May 29, 2024 — Bioengineers report that a foaming liquid worked better than a standard liquid formulation at transferring gene therapy components to cells in laboratory ...
May 29, 2024 — The benefits gained with higher lifestyle scores may be associated with the positive influence of heart disease risk factors on the aging of the body and its cells, finds a new study in the Journal ...
May 28, 2024 — A team of cancer researchers has discovered a new subset of T cells that may improve the outcome for patients treated with T-cell ...
May 28, 2024 — Researchers have demonstrated how B cells infected with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can contribute to a pathogenic, inflammatory phenotype that contributes to multiple sclerosis (MS); the group has ...
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May 29, 2024 — Researchers have discovered that the protein hnRNPM prevents the cell from making mistakes while it is producing new proteins, which helps maintain the integrity of this vital ...
May 29, 2024 — What makes chocolate taste and smell so delicious? Chemistry, of course! A variety of molecules work together to create that unmistakable aroma, but those same molecules might carry some unwanted ...
May 28, 2024 — Scientists have designed a way to 'cloak' proteins in a generalized technique that could lead to repurposing things like antibodies for biological research and therapeutic ...
May 28, 2024 — Researchers found that approximately one in 40 human bone marrow cells carry massive chromosomal alterations without causing any apparent disease or abnormality. Even so-called normal cells carry all ...
May 24, 2024 — Researchers have identified the genetic basis behind certain severe immunodeficiencies in newborns, paving the way for potential screening and emerging ...
May 24, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a peptide in human RNA that regulates inflammation and may provide a new path for treating diseases such as arthritis and lupus. The team used a screening process based on ...
May 24, 2024 — The stress of heart failure is remembered by the body and appears to lead to recurrent failure, along with other related health issues, according to new research. Researchers have found that heart ...
May 23, 2024 — A groundbreaking study has unveiled the most detailed view of the complex biological mechanisms underlying autism, showing the first link between genetic risk of the disorder to observed cellular and ...
May 23, 2024 — Biologists have provided new insights on a longstanding puzzle in biology: How complex organisms arise from a single fertilized cell. Producing a new 'gene atlas' with 4-D imaging, the ...
May 23, 2024 — Researchers analyzed multi-omic data from 231 people with PTSD or depression to uncover distinct molecular differences that might affect systems such as the nervous and immune systems, to contribute ...
May 23, 2024 — New research provides a map for how the genes known to increase risk of schizophrenia affect specific cells within the brain -- information researchers hope can drive the development of new, ...
May 23, 2024 — Researchers show in animal models that a novel, non-hormonal sperm-specific approach offers a promising option for reversible human male ...
May 23, 2024 — A new analysis has revealed detailed information about genetic variation in brain cells that could open new avenues for the targeted treatment of diseases such as schizophrenia and Alzheimer's ...
May 23, 2024 — Researchers have developed a quantitative real-time PCR-based detection method for the emerging zoonotic organism Escherichia albertii. They found that E. albertii survives in the human intestinal ...
May 23, 2024 — Treatment of autoimmune diseases like lupus has long relied on steroids to knock down the immune system, but more targeted therapies are currently undergoing clinical trials. To make sure these ...
May 23, 2024 — A new study shows that genetics play a larger role in melanoma risk than recognized. Researchers report that up to 15% (1 in 7) of patients who received melanoma diagnoses from Cleveland Clinic ...
May 22, 2024 — Researchers found that adding a newly developed modified sugar, BNAP-AEO, to gapmer antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) increased their affinity for target RNAs, thus significantly enhancing their ...
May 22, 2024 — New research has found that thousands of DNA sequences originating from ancient viral infections are expressed in the brain, with some contributing to susceptibility for psychiatric disorders such as ...
May 21, 2024 — When cells become tumor cells, their metabolism changes fundamentally. Researchers have now demonstrated that this change leaves traces that could provide targets for cancer ...
May 21, 2024 — Two new studies detail the changes seen at the single-cell level in pig organs and recipient human bodies before, during, and just after the xenotransplantation surgeries in the ...
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- hnRNPM, a Guardian of the Integrity of Cellular Protein Production
- Chocolate's Tasty Flavors Might Pose a Risk in Other Desserts
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- 'Cloaked' Proteins Deliver Cancer-Killing Therapeutics Into Cells
- Genetic Mosaicism More Common Than Thought
Friday, May 24, 2024
- Genetic Cause of Rare Childhood Immune Disorders Discovered
- Tiny Target Discovered on RNA to Short-Circuit Inflammation
- Understanding a Broken Heart
Thursday, May 23, 2024
- Groundbreaking Study Connects Genetic Risk for Autism to Changes Observed in the Brain
- New 'atlas' Provides Unprecedented Insights on How Genes Function in Early Embryo Development
- Researchers Unveil Shared and Unique Brain Molecular Dysregulations in PTSD and Depression
- Study Uncovers Cell Type-Specific Genetic Insights Underlying Schizophrenia
- A Promising Approach to Develop a Birth Control Pill for Men
- Tracking the Cellular and Genetic Roots of Neuropsychiatric Disease
- Mistaken Identity Cleared Up of Foodborne Pathogen Causing Severe Symptoms in Children
- Tracking Down the Genetic Causes of Lupus to Personalize Treatment
- Inherited Genes Play a Larger Role in Melanoma Risk Than Previously Believed
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
- Sweet Move: A Modified Sugar Enhances Antisense Oligonucleotide Safety and Efficacy
- Ancient Viral DNA in the Human Genome Linked to Major Psychiatric Disorders
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
- How Immune Cells Recognize the Abnormal Metabolism of Cancer Cells
- Studies Reveal Cell-by-Cell Changes Caused When Pig Hearts and Kidneys Are Transplanted Into Humans
- A New Gene-Editing System Tackles Complex Diseases
- Clarifying the Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Periodontitis With an Improved Animal Model
Monday, May 20, 2024
- Study Sheds Light on Bacteria Associated With Pre-Term Birth
- New Method to Reveal What Drives Brain Diseases
- Nano Drug Accelerates Diabetic Wound Healing in Mice
- New Mechanisms Behind Antibiotic Resistance
- New AI Algorithm May Improve Autoimmune Disease Prediction and Therapies
Friday, May 17, 2024
Thursday, May 16, 2024
- High-Frequency Electrical 'noise' May Result in Congenital Night Blindness
- Researchers Discover New Pathway to Cancer Cell Suicide
- New Gene Delivery Vehicle Shows Promise for Human Brain Gene Therapy
- Gene Therapy Relieves Back Pain, Repairs Damaged Disc in Mice
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
- This Time, It's Personal: Enhancing Patient Response to Cancer Immunotherapy
- Research Sheds Light on How Proteins Linked to Alzheimer's Disease Influence Neuronal Growth
- Two Genes of the Germline Are Essential for the Development of Brain Tumors in Drosophila
- Exploring the Mechanism Behind Drug Eruptions in the Skin
- Drug Compounds to Combat Neurodegenerative Diseases
- Alzheimer's Disease Without Symptoms: How Is That Possible?
- An Astrocytic pH Regulator That Can Repair the Blood-Brain Barrier and Reverse Brain Damage Caused by Ischemic Stroke
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
- Study Explores Role of Epigenetics, Environment in Differing Alzheimer's Risk Between Black and White Communities
- Genes Driving Age-Related Blood Cell Mutations Uncovered
- Some Brain Cells Age Faster and Are More Prevalent in Alzheimer's
- People With More Copies of Ribosomal DNA May Have Higher Risks of Developing Disease
- Mixed Public Opinion on Polygenic Embryo Screening for IVF
Monday, May 13, 2024
- Study Identifies Genetic Link Between Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Parkinson's Disease
- Persistent Strain of Cholera Defends Itself Against Forces of Change, Scientists Find
- Insights Into Protein Evolution
- New Viruses That Could Cause Epidemics on the Horizon
- Research Shows That 'softer' Proteins Can Cross Into the Nucleus Quicker
Friday, May 10, 2024
- Cellular Activity Hints That Recycling Is in Our DNA
- ERR-Gamma 'trains' Stomach Stem Cells to Become Acid-Producing Cells
Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Discrimination May Accelerate Aging
- An Epigenome Editing Toolkit to Dissect the Mechanisms of Gene Regulation
- How Biological Aging Clocks Tick
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Progression of Herpesvirus Infection Remodels Mitochondrial Organization and Metabolism
- Decoding the Three Ancestral Components of the Japanese People
- Dogma-Challenging Telomere Findings May Offer New Insights for Cancer Treatments
- Genetics, Not Lack of Oxygen, Causes Cerebral Palsy in Quarter of Cases
Monday, May 6, 2024
- Direct Measurement of the Interaction Between Immune Cells and Cancer Cells from a Patient's Biopsy
- Using Advanced Genetic Techniques, Scientists Create Mice With Traits of Tourette Disorder
- Participants of Pioneering CRISPR Gene Editing Trial See Vision Improve
- Improved Nutrition, Sanitation Linked to Beneficial Changes in Child Stress and Epigenetic Programming
Friday, May 3, 2024
- Pan-Cancer Analysis Uncovers a New Class of Promising CAR T--Cell Immunotherapy Targets
- New Discovery of a Mechanism That Controls Cell Division
Thursday, May 2, 2024
- Scientists Track 'doubling' In Origin of Cancer Cells
- Small Molecule Shows Early-Stage Promise for Repairing Myelin Sheath Damage
- Deeper Understanding of Malaria Parasite Development Unlocks Opportunities to Block Disease Spread
- Synchronization Between Central Circadian Clock and Circadian Clocks of Tissues Preserves Their Functioning
- Activation of Innate Immunity: Important Piece of the Puzzle Identified
- Gene Signatures from Tissue-Resident T Cells as a Predictive Tool for Melanoma Patients
- Malaria May Shorten Leukocyte Telomeres Among Sub-Saharan Africans
- Companies May Buy Consumer Genetic Information Despite Its Modest Predictive Power
- Cancer Patients Gain Important Benefits from Genome-Matched Treatments
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Research Breakthrough on Birth Defect Affecting Brain Size
- Unraveling the Roles of Non-Coding DNA Explains Childhood Cancer's Resistance to Chemotherapy
- Researchers Identify Causal Genetic Variant Linked to Common Childhood Obesity
- Clogged Arteries Worsened by Cells That Behave Like Cancer Cells
- Discovery of an Atypical Heat Shock Factor, HSF5, Involved in Meiotic Mechanisms: Implications for Male Infertility
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- An Electrifying Discovery May Help Doctors Deliver More Effective Gene Therapies
- Researchers Reveal a New Approach for Treating Degenerative Diseases
- An Omega-6 Fatty Acid May Reduce the Risk for Bipolar Disorder
- Clumps of This Molecule Inhibit Strep's DNA-Cleaving Enzymes
- Researchers Identify Over 2,000 Genetic Signals Linked to Blood Pressure in Study of Over One Million People
- Scientists Find Cancer-Like Features in Atherosclerosis, Spurring Opportunity for New Treatment Approaches
- Tsetse Fly Protein Provides Anticoagulant With Its Own on-Off Switch
Monday, April 29, 2024
- Research on RNA Editing Illuminates Possible Lifesaving Treatments for Genetic Diseases
- Blood Samples Enhance B-Cell Lymphoma Diagnostics and Prognosis
- After 25 Years, Researchers Uncover Genetic Cause of Rare Neurological Disease
Friday, April 26, 2024
- Getting Dynamic Information from Static Snapshots
- Component of Keto Diet Plus Immunotherapy May Reduce Prostate Cancer
- Automated Machine Learning Robot Unlocks New Potential for Genetics Research
- Scientists Discover a New Signaling Pathway and Design a Novel Drug for Liver Fibrosis
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- RNA Modification Is Responsible for the Disruption of Mitochondrial Protein Synthesis in Alzheimer's Disease
- Genetic Variations May Predispose People to Parkinson's Disease Following Long-Term Pesticide Exposure, Study Finds
- Advanced Cell Atlas Opens New Doors in Biomedical Research
- Using AI to Improve Diagnosis of Rare Genetic Disorders