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Many genetic disorders respond well to specialized gene therapy

When the normal DNA sequence in an individual changes or mutates it can cause disease. The mutation may involve multiple genes and may be caused by environmental factors, or there may be chromosomal defects that are harmful at birth, in infancy or environment at a later stage.

12 Dec 2022

Pumpkin byproducts exhibit antioxidant and antimicrobial activity

Researchers characterized the bioactive agents in the food industry byproducts of pumpkins.

2 Dec 2022

CLIMB method offers a more efficient way to uncover biologically meaningful changes in genomic data

A new statistical method provides a more efficient way to uncover biologically meaningful changes in genomic data that span multiple conditions -; such as cell types or tissues.

14 Nov 2022

First transfusions of lab-grown blood

Two patients in the United Kingdom received two small doses of lab-grown blood samples as part of the RESTORE trial.

9 Nov 2022

Study identifies a root cause of chronic heart failure following a heart attack

A multi-institution study led by Rohan Dharmakumar, PhD, of Indiana University School of Medicine, has identified that iron drives the formation of fatty tissue in the heart and leads to chronic heart failure in about fifty percent of heart attack survivors.

1 Nov 2022

New red blood cell destruction model based on dissipative particle dynamics within a high shear flow

Many medical devices for treating heart failure generate nonphysiological shear flow. This can trigger the destruction of red blood cells after implantation of ventricular assist devices (VADs), artificial heart valves, vascular stents, or interventional thrombectomy devices.

1 Nov 2022

Novel delivery system selectively delivers antibiotics to specific targets

Physicists at McMaster University have identified a natural delivery system which can safely carry potent antibiotics throughout the body to selectively attack and kill bacteria by using red blood cells as a vehicle.

1 Nov 2022

Scientists receive $8.297 NIH grant to continue funding a Center for Lupus Research

A multi-institutional team of scientists, led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine's Gale and Ira Drukier Institute for Children's Health, have received a five-year $8.297 grant to continue funding a Center for Lupus Research.

21 Oct 2022

Scientists show how cellular hypoxia response increases fetal hemoglobin expression in adults

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have shown how a protein responsible for adapting to low oxygen conditions (hypoxia), causes increased expression of fetal hemoglobin (HbF) in adults.

12 Oct 2022

Researchers identify a new gene implicated in rare lysosomal storage disorder

In a rare disease called mucolipidosis type II, people’s hearts and abdomens swell, and their bones grow malformed.

6 Oct 2022

Consuming more omega-3s associated with better brain health and cognition in middle age

Eating cold-water fish and other sources of omega-3 fatty acids may preserve brain health and enhance cognition in middle age, new evidence indicates.

5 Oct 2022

Routine newborn screening for sickle cell disease urgently needed to save lives in Africa

More than 300,000 babies globally are born every year with sickle cell, a hereditary condition which causes red blood cells to become sickle-shaped.

5 Oct 2022

Novel nanozyme protects bones against damage from radiation

University of Central Florida material sciences engineers Melanie Coathup and Sudipta Seal have designed a cerium oxide nanoparticle -; an artificial enzyme -; that protects bones against damage from radiation.

26 Sep 2022

Novel microfluidic device mimics nutrient exchange between mother and fetus affected by placental malaria

Placental malaria as a consequence of Plasmodium falciparum infections can lead to severe complications for both mother and child.

26 Sep 2022

Smartphones can detect blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%, study shows

First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for transportation throughout our bodies. Our bodies need a lot of oxygen to function, and healthy people have at least 95% oxygen saturation all the time.

19 Sep 2022

Azerbaijan Thalassemia Center and BGI partner to improve thalassemia screening in Azerbaijan

On 6th September 2022, the Azerbaijan Thalassemia Center and BGI held a virtual signing ceremony to seal a Collaboration Agreement. The partnership aims to improve thalassemia screening in Azerbaijan through genetic technology.

16 Sep 2022

Concern over two cases of monkeypox-related neurological complications in the U.S.

A new study published in the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report analyzed two people with encephalomyelitis associated with monkeypox disease in Colorado and DC during the current outbreak.

15 Sep 2022

Discoveries about embryonic blood stem cell creation may solve donor blood stem cell shortages

Making stem cells from a patient’s adult cells – rather than human embryos – is one of the holy grails in modern medicine treatments. New research brings us two steps closer.

13 Sep 2022

Mucosal vaccination triggers superior T cell response against SARS-CoV-2 variants

In a recent study posted to the bioRxiv* server, researchers in Singapore and the United States demonstrated that intranasal (I.N.) delivery of a mucosal severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination triggered a superior T cell response compared to an equivalent dose of antigen delivered by the subcutaneous (S.C.) route.

12 Sep 2022

Donor iron deficiency produces no harmful effects on donated blood quality or donor wellbeing

Most of the U.S. blood supply comes from about 5 million altruistic volunteers who donate blood regularly. Frequent blood donation is known to result in iron deficiency in donors, which has led to concerns that the practice may not only diminish the quality of donated blood but also harm blood donors' health and quality of life.

8 Sep 2022

Red Blood Cells News and Research

Many genetic disorders respond well to specialized gene therapy

Pumpkin byproducts exhibit antioxidant and antimicrobial activity

CLIMB method offers a more efficient way to uncover biologically meaningful changes in genomic data

First transfusions of lab-grown blood

Study identifies a root cause of chronic heart failure following a heart attack

New red blood cell destruction model based on dissipative particle dynamics within a high shear flow

Novel delivery system selectively delivers antibiotics to specific targets

Scientists receive $8.297 NIH grant to continue funding a Center for Lupus Research

Scientists show how cellular hypoxia response increases fetal hemoglobin expression in adults

Researchers identify a new gene implicated in rare lysosomal storage disorder

Consuming more omega-3s associated with better brain health and cognition in middle age

Routine newborn screening for sickle cell disease urgently needed to save lives in Africa

Novel nanozyme protects bones against damage from radiation

Novel microfluidic device mimics nutrient exchange between mother and fetus affected by placental malaria

Smartphones can detect blood oxygen saturation levels down to 70%, study shows

Azerbaijan Thalassemia Center and BGI partner to improve thalassemia screening in Azerbaijan

Concern over two cases of monkeypox-related neurological complications in the U.S.

Discoveries about embryonic blood stem cell creation may solve donor blood stem cell shortages

Mucosal vaccination triggers superior T cell response against SARS-CoV-2 variants

Donor iron deficiency produces no harmful effects on donated blood quality or donor wellbeing

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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