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Inherited gene mutation found to increase prostate cancer risk

A study of men with a family history of prostate cancer has discovered an inherited form of prostate cancer.

28 Jan 2025

NHS introduces genetic test to help reduce kidney failure risk for black donors

Hundreds of potential kidney donors of Black African and Black Caribbean heritage in the UK can now get a simple blood test to help reduce the risk of kidney failure.

28 Jan 2025

New nanosystem offers hope for improved diagnosis and treatment of tongue cancer

A pioneering study has unveiled the Au-HN-1 nanosystem, a cutting-edge approach that promises to transform the diagnosis and treatment of tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC).

27 Jan 2025

Endometriosis linked to higher cardiovascular disease risk

Researchers explore the association between endometriosis and cardiovascular risk.

27 Jan 2025

Long-read sequencing revolutionizes diagnosis of rare diseases

One in every 10 people worldwide is impacted by a rare genetic disease but about 50% of them remain undiagnosed despite rapid increases in genetic technology and testing.

24 Jan 2025

Mapping the human virome to improve disease prevention and treatment

You, my friend, are what scientists call a "holobiont"- an organism made up of human cells and the multiplicity of microscopic species living inside you and on your body.

24 Jan 2025

MIT breakthrough enables fast and uniform protein labeling in 3D tissues

A new technology developed at MIT enables scientists to label proteins across millions of individual cells in fully intact 3D tissues with unprecedented speed, uniformity, and versatility.

24 Jan 2025

Decades of DNA expansion linked to Huntington’s disease neurodegeneration

Researchers uncover how slow CAG repeat expansions in neurons drive Huntington’s disease over decades.

24 Jan 2025

Study finds successful treatment of childhood obesity lowers long-term health risks

Effective treatment of childhood obesity significantly lowers long-term health risks, including type 2 diabetes and hypertension, promoting better adult health.

24 Jan 2025

Multi-omics approach identifies potential drug combinations for AML treatment

Acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is mainly characterized by an increase in the number of myeloid cells in the bone marrow and a decrease in mature cells, accounting for 28% of leukaemia cases, with a five-year survival rate of only 30.5%.

23 Jan 2025

New discovery sheds light on how bacteria use plasmids to build resistance

An international collaboration has achieved an important breakthrough in understanding the genetic mechanisms that allow bacteria to build resistance to drugs.

23 Jan 2025

Crick researchers identify key Y chromosome genes influencing sperm development

Researchers at the Crick have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice.

23 Jan 2025

Researchers map genetic differences across children with Wilms tumor

Genetically tailored treatment plans for children with a type of kidney cancer could help provide the most effective care while minimizing side effects as much as possible.

23 Jan 2025

New genomic insights could transform bipolar disorder treatment

Study published in Nature identifies nearly 300 genomic regions associated with bipolar disorder, and 36 key genes involved in the disease.

23 Jan 2025

What causes behavioral side effects in popular weight loss drugs?

The study of GLP1R variants shows associations with cardiometabolic traits and behavioral changes, highlighting indirect effects of GLP1RA on mental health.

23 Jan 2025

Singapore’s respiratory health gets a boost with $10 million research grant

The Academic Respiratory Initiative for Pulmonary Health (TARIPH) Centre, a national research platform led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore's (NTU Singapore) Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine), will lead a multi-institutional research programme after being awarded Singapore's first national research grant for respiratory health.

23 Jan 2025

Complete map of human DNA recombination unlocks secrets of genetic diversity

Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen have constructed a complete map of how human DNA is mixed as it is passed down during reproduction.

23 Jan 2025

Maternal vitamin D deficiency may accelerate fetal aging and impact newborn health

Maternal vitamin D deficiency during pregnancy is linked to accelerated epigenetic gestational age in infants at birth, suggesting improper fetal development influenced by low vitamin D levels. The study also found associations between maternal age, birth height, and epigenetic aging, though cord blood vitamin D showed no significant impact.

22 Jan 2025

Researchers discover how location affects immune cells' role in fighting disease

The human immune system is like an army of specialized soldiers (immune cells) each with a unique role to play in fighting disease.

22 Jan 2025

Genomic insights and new treatment paradigms related to HER2-low breast cancer

A new review was published in Oncotarget's Volume 16 on January 20, 2025, titled "Evolving concepts in HER2-low breast cancer: Genomic insights, definitions, and treatment paradigms."

22 Jan 2025