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Study uncovers pathway behind age-related degeneration of eye glands

A team led by Mount Sinai researchers has identified stem cell populations and mechanisms underlying age-related degeneration in glands that are vital to eye function.

24 Feb 2025

CMV infection found to worsen necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants

Researchers say they found that infection with a common virus that can be transmitted from mother to fetus before birth significantly worsens an often-fatal complication of premature birth called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in experiments with mice.

24 Feb 2025

Study finds key p53 targets for future cancer treatment

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, Volume 16, on February 18, 2025, titled "Robust p53 phenotypes and prospective downstream targets in telomerase-immortalized human cells."

24 Feb 2025

Strontium-enhanced exosomes show promise for osteoarthritis treatment

Temporomandibular joint osteoarthritis (TMJOA) is a debilitating condition that causes severe joint pain, restricted mobility, and progressive cartilage degradation.

24 Feb 2025

Study unlocks key differences in heart inflammation

A group of Berlin researchers in collaboration with international scientists have found differences in heart inflammation caused by COVID-19, anti-COVID-19 vaccination, and non-COVID-19 myocarditis.

24 Feb 2025

Microgreens outshine mature vegetables: Study finds higher antioxidants and bioactive compounds

Researchers analyzed six microgreens, revealing their diverse nutritional profiles, high antioxidant content, and potential to combat micronutrient deficiencies.

23 Feb 2025

Aging isn’t just in your genes—your environment plays a bigger role, study shows

Study explores the relative contributions of genetics and environmental factors to aging and premature mortality. It highlights how the exposome—lifetime environmental exposures—shapes disease risks, with socioeconomic status, smoking, and lifestyle choices emerging as key aging determinants.

23 Feb 2025

New photosensitizer shows promise in treating colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a highly malignant disease that readily metastasizes to vital organs. Many strategies have been employed for clinical CRC therapy.

22 Feb 2025

Development of lymphoma following CAR-T cell therapy

Some forms of blood cancer, such as multiple myeloma and lymphoma, are malignant diseases that originate from immune cells, specifically lymphocytes.

22 Feb 2025

New genetic medicine offers life-changing vision improvements for blind children

Four young children have gained life-changing improvements in sight following treatment with a pioneering new genetic medicine through UCL Institute of Ophthalmology and Moorfields Eye Hospital, with the support of MeiraGTx.

22 Feb 2025

Engineered blood vessel cells boost islet transplant success in diabetes treatment

Adding engineered human blood vessel-forming cells to islet transplants boosted the survival of the insulin-producing cells and reversed diabetes in a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.

21 Feb 2025

Characterizing the spectrum of mitochondrial DNA deletion disease syndromes

Researchers from the Mitochondrial Medicine Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have better characterized a spectrum of what were classically considered discrete mitochondrial DNA deletion disease syndromes.

21 Feb 2025

Targeting FGFR mutations offers new hope for bone repair in skeletal disorders

Gain-of-function mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) genes are known to cause a range of skeletal disorders, such as craniosynostosis and chondrodysplasia, which severely affect craniofacial and mandibular development.

21 Feb 2025

New guidelines allow select athletes with heart abnormalities to participate in competitive sports

Recent research suggests that select athletes with cardiovascular abnormalities may be able to safely participate in competitive sports after shared decision-making with their clinicians about potential risks, according to a joint scientific statement published today in the American Heart Association's flagship, peer-reviewed journal Circulation and simultaneously in JACC, the flagship journal of the American College of Cardiology.

21 Feb 2025

New 3D tissue imaging technique enhances thyroid tumor analysis

Empa researchers have developed a new 3D tissue analysis for thyroid tumors. This special X-ray technique uses artificial intelligence to enable faster and more precise diagnoses.

21 Feb 2025

Boston University professor receives grant for preeclampsia drug discovery research

Wendy Kuohung, MD, associate professor of obstetrics & gynecology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, has been awarded a two-year, Discovery Research Grant from March of Dimes.

21 Feb 2025

CBD boosts endurance in mice by reshaping gut bacteria and enhancing muscle performance

Study shows that cannabidiol (CBD) enhances endurance exercise in mice by reshaping gut microbiota, boosting mitochondrial function, and altering muscle fiber composition for improved performance.

20 Feb 2025

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

Chili peppers may influence ADHD symptoms by modulating the gut microbiome, with capsaicin, vitamin C, and omega-3 fatty acids showing potential effects on neurotransmitters and inflammation. However, clinical trials are needed to confirm their efficacy.

20 Feb 2025

New approach shows promise for treating fragile X syndrome

Building on more than two decades of research, a study by MIT neuroscientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory reports a new way to treat pathology and symptoms of fragile X syndrome, the most common genetically-caused autism spectrum disorder.

20 Feb 2025

Scientists uncover hidden genetic causes of congenital heart disease

Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and collaborators have identified novel genetic interactions that may contribute to congenital heart disease (CHD), a common birth defect.

20 Feb 2025

Genetic News and Research

Study uncovers pathway behind age-related degeneration of eye glands

CMV infection found to worsen necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm infants

Study finds key p53 targets for future cancer treatment

Strontium-enhanced exosomes show promise for osteoarthritis treatment

Study unlocks key differences in heart inflammation

Microgreens outshine mature vegetables: Study finds higher antioxidants and bioactive compounds

Aging isn’t just in your genes—your environment plays a bigger role, study shows

New photosensitizer shows promise in treating colorectal cancer

Development of lymphoma following CAR-T cell therapy

New genetic medicine offers life-changing vision improvements for blind children

Engineered blood vessel cells boost islet transplant success in diabetes treatment

Characterizing the spectrum of mitochondrial DNA deletion disease syndromes

Targeting FGFR mutations offers new hope for bone repair in skeletal disorders

New guidelines allow select athletes with heart abnormalities to participate in competitive sports

New 3D tissue imaging technique enhances thyroid tumor analysis

Boston University professor receives grant for preeclampsia drug discovery research

CBD boosts endurance in mice by reshaping gut bacteria and enhancing muscle performance

Can chili peppers improve ADHD symptoms? Scientists explore their gut-brain connection

New approach shows promise for treating fragile X syndrome

Scientists uncover hidden genetic causes of congenital heart disease

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