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Complete genome sequences of six ape species unveiled
Differences among the DNA of seven ape species—including humans—are greater than originally thought, according to an international team led by researchers at Penn State, the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) ...
Apr 12, 2025
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Sex differences in carotid artery plaques and stroke symptoms revealed in new study
A new study published in Nature Cardiovascular Research found that while carotid artery narrowing can lead to stroke in both men and women, the symptoms and plaque characteristics often differ between the sexes. Even though ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Key genes in Parkinson's disease discovered using CRISPR technology
A longstanding mystery in Parkinson's disease research has been why some individuals carrying pathogenic variants that increase their risk of PD go on to develop the disease, while others who also carry such variants do not. ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Research reveals a hidden vulnerability of lung cancer
Treatment resistance and relapse in the most common type of lung cancer can be traced to a protein called agrin, according to a preclinical study led by Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Results of the study, led ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Candidate deafness genes revealed in new study
New candidate genes which could be responsible for deafness have been identified. Congenital deafness (hearing loss from birth) is common, impacting around one in 1,000 babies born in the UK. The condition affects communication, ...
Apr 11, 2025
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Master switch gene can turn immune cells into cancer eradicators
To grow, cancer tumors must hijack the immune system for their needs. One of the main tricks that most tumors use is to manipulate a type of immune cell called a macrophage, causing it to protect the tumor from the rest of ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Study identifies new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders, bringing long-awaited answers to families
A seminal study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and their collaborators in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain, the Netherlands, and Iceland has uncovered a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Scientists create 'metal detector' to hunt down tumors
Researchers have created a "metal detector" algorithm called PRRDetect to hunt down vulnerable tumors, in a development that could one day revolutionize the treatment of cancer.
Apr 10, 2025
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Computational approach pinpoints genetic variants with likely causal link to asthma
Genome wide association studies (GWAS) have identified hundreds of genome regions containing thousands of genetic variants associated with asthma, but it's still not clear which variants have an actual causal link to the ...
Apr 10, 2025
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Titanium microparticles prevalent in oral tissue around dental implants, study shows
Titanium micro-particles in the oral mucosa around dental implants are common. This is shown in a new study from the University of Gothenburg and Uppsala University, which also identified 14 genes that may be affected by ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Osteoarthritis: Largest genome-wide association study uncovers drug targets and therapy opportunities
Osteoarthritis is the leading cause of disability and chronic pain worldwide, affecting an estimated 595 million people globally. Projections suggest that this number will rise to 1 billion by 2050. Despite its profound impact ...
Apr 9, 2025
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New gene editing tool shows promise for treating diseases with multiple mutations
Investigators from Mass General Brigham and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center have developed STITCHR, a new gene editing tool that can insert therapeutic genes into specific locations without causing unwanted mutations. ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Fruit fly 'Traffic Jam' gene discovery could unlock human infertility solutions
The global birthrate has been in significant decline for decades. In the U.S., couples are deciding to have children later in life. A 2022 U.S. Census data analysis of Census Bureau and National Center for Health Statistics ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Cancer cells mimic Sherpa genes to survive low oxygen
Results of a study show convergent genetic adaptation under hypoxia (lack of oxygen) between populations living at high-altitude in the Himalayan region such as Tibetans and Sherpas, and the development of oxygen-starved ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Precision medicine approach targets kidney scarring to prevent failure
New UCLA research conducted using mouse models and human genetic data has uncovered a critical factor that determines how much scarring occurs following kidney injury, leading scientists to identify a potential precision ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Discovery of PZL-A molecule brings treatment for mitochondrial diseases within reach
A medical breakthrough could result in the first treatment for rare but serious diseases in which genetic defects disrupt cellular energy production. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a molecule ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Researchers identify growing list of genetic disorders treatable before or immediately after birth
Researchers from Mass General Brigham, Harvard Medical School and Duke University School of Medicine have identified nearly 300 genetic disorders that can be treated before or immediately after a baby is born. This "treatable ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Rapid growth of blood cancer driven by a single genetic 'hit'
A new study has unveiled when chronic myeloid leukemia, a type of cancer that affects the blood and bone marrow, arises in life and how fast it grows. Researchers reveal explosive growth rates of cancerous cells years before ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Mitochondrial protein synthesis deficiency tied to fetal anemia
A research team from the International Research Center for Medical Sciences (IRCMS) at Kumamoto University has identified a novel mechanism linking fetal anemia to disrupted intracellular iron distribution due to impaired ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Dynamic profiling technique offers personalized approach to lung cancer treatment
Eighty-five percent of diagnosed cases of lung cancer are non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). In this group, 5% of patients show molecular alterations in the ALK gene involved in cell multiplication. The use of inhibitors ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Transcription factor research illuminates human development pathways
New research has uncovered more about the complexity of human gene regulation by identifying certain sequences of proteins called transcription factors that bind to DNA and regulate the expression of human genes.
Apr 9, 2025
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Advanced genome sequencing enables genetic diagnosis for complex psychiatric conditions
In a manuscript published today in the American Journal of Psychiatry titled "Long-Read Genome Sequencing in Clinical Psychiatry: RFX3 Haploinsufficiency in a Hospitalized Adolescent With Autism, Intellectual Disability, ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Regulatory DNA links cancer and tissue regeneration
A new study published in Life Science Alliance reveals a key genetic connection between cancer susceptibility and tissue regeneration. Researchers at Karolinska Institutet identified a super-enhancer region upstream of the ...
Apr 9, 2025
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Setback in gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy as immune system emerges as key barrier
A new paper published in Gene Therapy raises serious concerns about the effectiveness of gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), after the treatment failed to show significant benefit in a large-scale clinical ...
Apr 8, 2025
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Scientists assemble world's first immune cell atlas from diverse Asian populations
Researchers from the A*STAR Genome Institute of Singapore (A*STAR GIS), together with collaborators from South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and India, have assembled the world's first Asian Immune Diversity Atlas (AIDA)—a multi-national ...
Apr 8, 2025
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