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ASHG to host Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium

The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) will host the Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium on December 2-3. This initiative ensures that groundbreaking research and clinical innovations are accessible to scientists, clinicians, and educators.

22 Nov 2025

Oral arginine reduces amyloid buildup in Alzheimer’s models

Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, is one of the leading causes of dementia worldwide, and currently has no definitive cure. Although antibody-based therapies that target amyloid β (Aβ) have recently been developed, their clinical effectiveness remains limited.

21 Nov 2025

C-reactive protein shows stronger accuracy for early-onset sepsis in preterm newborns

Neonatal EOS, a severe bloodstream infection that strikes within the first three days of life, is a major cause of infant illness and death worldwide.

20 Nov 2025

Study shows how ketogenic eating improves hormonal balance in PCOS

The very low-carbohydrate ketogenic diet leads to meaningful reductions in weight, visceral adiposity, insulin resistance, and androgen excess in women with PCOS based on pooled randomized trials. Benefits appear consistent across studies, though high heterogeneity, short durations, and limited safety data highlight the need for longer-term comparative research.

19 Nov 2025

Early immunotherapy shows higher response in advanced basal cell carcinoma

A new study led by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center found that patients with advanced basal cell carcinoma (BCC) may benefit from receiving immunotherapy earlier in the course of treatment.

18 Nov 2025

Testing nicotinamide riboside as a potential aid for long COVID recovery

Chao-Yi Wu, PhD, OT, from the Department of Neurology and Edmarie Guzmán-Vélez, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, are the lead and senior authors of a paper published in eClinicalMedicine, "Effects of Nicotinamide Riboside on NAD+ Levels, Cognition, and Symptom Recovery in Long-COVID: A Randomized Controlled Trial."

14 Nov 2025

Mental navigation framework helps people change pathological thinking

The stereotypical image of psychotherapy shows a patient lying on a couch, exploring their deepest traumas. This leads to awareness of unconscious habits, thoughts, and drives and has long been a cornerstone of psychotherapy.

14 Nov 2025

Nasal vaccine shows promise as a non-invasive treatment for cervical cancer

Cervical cancer, which affects the reproductive tract, is one of the most common cancers in women worldwide.

12 Nov 2025

Mapping the brain's body regulation and sensing system using 7 Tesla MRI

Jiahe Zhang, PhD, of the Department of Psychiatry at Mass General Brigham, is the lead author of the paper published in Nature Neuroscience, "Cortical and subcortical mapping of the human allostatic-interoceptive system using 7 Tesla fMRI."

7 Nov 2025

Engineered biomaterial promotes formation of cancer-fighting immune cell clusters

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a novel biomaterial-based system that induces the formation of tertiary lymphoid-like structures, or TLSs.

6 Nov 2025

PRIME fiber-optic device can manipulate neural activity deep in the brain

Fiber-optic technology revolutionized the telecommunications industry and may soon do the same for brain research.

4 Nov 2025

Over one-third of men would rather endure stressful situations than discuss prostate health

A new survey from Orlando Health reveals that over one-third of men (38%) would rather endure stressful situations, such as watching their team lose a big game or being stuck in traffic, than discuss their prostate health.

4 Nov 2025

Study highlights bioengineered models as key to early cancer detection

Scientists are exploring leading-edge technologies that could transform how cancer is studied, detected and treated by catching it earlier, when it's more treatable and survival rates are highest.

3 Nov 2025

Sock hops and concerts: How some places spent opioid settlement cash

Officials in Irvington, New Jersey, had an idea. To raise awareness about the dangers of opioid use and addiction, the township could host concerts with popular R&B artists like Q Parker and Musiq Soulchild.

3 Nov 2025

Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk

Researchers identified five previously unknown genes linked to obesity by analyzing rare protein-truncating variants across six ancestries. The study reveals how rare and common genetic factors combine to influence BMI and related diseases like diabetes and heart failure.

2 Nov 2025

GeneSight test-guided treatment leads to faster remission and response in patients with depression

Myriad Genetics, Inc., a leader in molecular diagnostic testing and precision medicine, today announced a post-hoc analysis of the Precision Medicine in Mental Health Care (PRIME) study showed that treatment informed by the GeneSight® test led to faster initial remission and response in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).

31 Oct 2025

How nerve cells in the gut adapt to microbial and immune challenges

Ramnik Xavier, MD, PhD, of the Department of Molecular Biology at Massachusetts General Hospital, is the senior author of a paper published in Science, "Regional encoding of enteric nervous system responses to microbiota and type 2 inflammation."

31 Oct 2025

Understanding how biological sex and gender inequities contribute to suboptimal sepsis treatment

Sepsis continues to be a leading cause of mortality in ICUs worldwide. Despite advances in early detection and treatment, standardized antibiotic dosing frequently ignores patient-level variability-especially that associated with sex-related physiology and gender-influenced care disparities.

31 Oct 2025

Two microbial metabolites compete to control the cells' protein building machinery

The microbiome-the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi that live quietly in our body-plays a crucial role in shaping human health by providing a variety of micronutrients necessary for vital functions.

30 Oct 2025

Understanding the role of m6A methylation in acute lung injury pathogenesis

Acute lung injury (ALI) is a critical clinical condition characterized by diffuse inflammation of the lung parenchyma and intractable hypoxemia, typically caused by factors, such as trauma, pneumonia, shock, and sepsis.

30 Oct 2025

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ASHG to host Genetic Diagnosis & Rare Disease Virtual Symposium

Oral arginine reduces amyloid buildup in Alzheimer’s models

C-reactive protein shows stronger accuracy for early-onset sepsis in preterm newborns

Study shows how ketogenic eating improves hormonal balance in PCOS

Early immunotherapy shows higher response in advanced basal cell carcinoma

Testing nicotinamide riboside as a potential aid for long COVID recovery

Mental navigation framework helps people change pathological thinking

Nasal vaccine shows promise as a non-invasive treatment for cervical cancer

Mapping the brain's body regulation and sensing system using 7 Tesla MRI

Engineered biomaterial promotes formation of cancer-fighting immune cell clusters

PRIME fiber-optic device can manipulate neural activity deep in the brain

Over one-third of men would rather endure stressful situations than discuss prostate health

Study highlights bioengineered models as key to early cancer detection

Sock hops and concerts: How some places spent opioid settlement cash

Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk

GeneSight test-guided treatment leads to faster remission and response in patients with depression

How nerve cells in the gut adapt to microbial and immune challenges

Understanding how biological sex and gender inequities contribute to suboptimal sepsis treatment

Two microbial metabolites compete to control the cells' protein building machinery

Understanding the role of m6A methylation in acute lung injury pathogenesis

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