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DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is the hereditary material in humans and almost all other organisms. Nearly every cell in a person’s body has the same DNA. Most DNA is located in the cell nucleus (where it is called nuclear DNA), but a small amount of DNA can also be found in the mitochondria (where it is called mitochondrial DNA or mtDNA).

Short course of immunotherapy prior to surgery effective in treating a subset of colon cancer patients

A short course of immunotherapy was found to be highly effective in a subset of patients with colon cancer.

5 Jun 2024

Synergistic cytotoxicity in pancreatic cancer: HDAC, PARP inhibitors, and decitabine show promise

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on June 3, 2024, entitled, "Synergistic cytotoxicity of histone deacetylase and poly-ADP ribose polymerase inhibitors and decitabine in pancreatic cancer cells: Implications for novel therapy."

5 Jun 2024

New method developed for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis

A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis.

5 Jun 2024

Goethe University Frankfurt's Student Polyclinic marks its tenth anniversary

On June 3, Goethe University Frankfurt's Student Polyclinic, part of the Frankfurt Health Department, marked its tenth anniversary.

5 Jun 2024

Researchers discover new biological pathway that drives inflammatory bowel disease

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, working with UCL and Imperial College London, have discovered a new biological pathway that is a principal driver of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and related conditions, and which can be targeted using existing drugs.

5 Jun 2024

New insights into how fathers' diet before conception can affect children's health

A recent study conducted by Helmholtz Munich and the German Center for Diabetes Research provides new insights into how fathers' diets and overweight can affect their children's health even before conception.

5 Jun 2024

Salk researchers unveil SWI/SNF variants' role in macrophage immune responses

Bacteria, parasites, viruses-;the immune system tackles them all. At the front line of the human immune response are cells called macrophages, which are responsible for correctly identifying intruders and then directing how the entire immune system responds.

5 Jun 2024

Emerging strains of resistant ringworm pose new public health threats in the U.S.

Healthcare providers should watch out for new and highly contagious forms of ringworm or jock itch, which are emerging as a potential public health threat, according to a pair of reports.

5 Jun 2024

Study uncovers genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome

Scientists have discovered genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome, a condition common among older adults.

5 Jun 2024

Fertility warning: SARS-CoV-2 can linger in sperm for months after infection

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can remain in the sperm of patients for up to 90 days after hospital discharge and up to 110 days after the initial infection, reducing semen quality.

4 Jun 2024

Study reveals new insight into how human telomeres function at the molecular level

The length of telomeres that protect the ends of our chromosomes should be tightly regulated. Those that are too long predispose to cancer, and those that are too short lose their protective ability, resulting in telomere disorders with serious health consequences.

4 Jun 2024

Wistar scientists develop Persistent Multivalent T Cell Engager for advanced kidney cancer

Advanced clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) is a deadly form of kidney cancer with few treatment options; even with new immunotherapies, only around one in 10 patients ultimately survive.

4 Jun 2024

Study sheds light on the disease development of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

A recent study has found that the SMCHD1 protein plays a key role in controlling how genes are processed, which affects the progression of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD).

4 Jun 2024

Novel combination treatment outperforms standard therapy in patients with EGFR NSCLC

The combination of the antibody amivantamab and lazertinib, a drug targeting EGFR, shows better clinical benefits compared to standard treatment in patients with advanced or metastatic non-small cell lung cancer with EGFR gene mutations who also present one of these poor prognosti markers: brain and/or liver metastases, p53 gene co-mutations, or the presence of circulating tumor DNA.

4 Jun 2024

Proteomic profiling reveals sexual dimorphism and immune system alterations in Werner syndrome

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 16, Issue 10, entitled, "Integrated liver and serum proteomics uncover sexual dimorphism and alteration of several immune response proteins in an aging Werner syndrome mouse model."

4 Jun 2024

New computational method developed for linking DNA marks to gene activity

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have developed a new computational method for linking molecular marks on our DNA to gene activity.

4 Jun 2024

Family's rare telomere mutation reveals new insights into telomere flexibility and disease

Researchers discovered a rare telomere mutation (TTAGGT) in a family, revealing that human telomeres can tolerate non-canonical sequences, impacting telomere maintenance and disease.

4 Jun 2024

Foam technology revolutionizes gene therapy, boosting efficiency and safety

Liquid foam gene delivery significantly enhances transfection efficiency and safety, offering a cost-effective alternative to conventional methods.

3 Jun 2024

Intermittent fasting with protein pacing trumps calorie restriction in gut health and weight loss

A recent study in Nature Communications found that intermittent fasting with protein pacing (IF-P) is more effective than continuous calorie restriction (CR) in improving gut microbiota and metabolomic profiles, leading to greater weight and fat loss.

2 Jun 2024

Polygenic risk score shows potential to predict survival outcomes in breast cancer patients

Data from a large prospective cohort study reveal that a polygenic risk score has the potential to predict survival outcomes in patients with breast cancer.

31 May 2024

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Short course of immunotherapy prior to surgery effective in treating a subset of colon cancer patients

Synergistic cytotoxicity in pancreatic cancer: HDAC, PARP inhibitors, and decitabine show promise

New method developed for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis

Goethe University Frankfurt's Student Polyclinic marks its tenth anniversary

Researchers discover new biological pathway that drives inflammatory bowel disease

New insights into how fathers' diet before conception can affect children's health

Salk researchers unveil SWI/SNF variants' role in macrophage immune responses

Emerging strains of resistant ringworm pose new public health threats in the U.S.

Study uncovers genetic clues to the cause of restless leg syndrome

Fertility warning: SARS-CoV-2 can linger in sperm for months after infection

Study reveals new insight into how human telomeres function at the molecular level

Wistar scientists develop Persistent Multivalent T Cell Engager for advanced kidney cancer

Study sheds light on the disease development of Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy

Novel combination treatment outperforms standard therapy in patients with EGFR NSCLC

Proteomic profiling reveals sexual dimorphism and immune system alterations in Werner syndrome

New computational method developed for linking DNA marks to gene activity

Family's rare telomere mutation reveals new insights into telomere flexibility and disease

Foam technology revolutionizes gene therapy, boosting efficiency and safety

Intermittent fasting with protein pacing trumps calorie restriction in gut health and weight loss

Polygenic risk score shows potential to predict survival outcomes in breast cancer patients

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