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CU Anschutz Medical Campus receives $46 million for blindness cure research

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus will receive up to $46 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) Transplantation of Human Eye Allografts (THEA) program to advance pioneering research aimed at curing total blindness through human eye transplantation.

2 Dec 2024

New study sheds light on the molecular basis of gene expression

An international research collaboration has shed new light on the molecular basis of gene expression, the fundamental biological process that underpins how all organisms use their genetic information.

2 Dec 2024

Great ape museum specimens reveal secrets of DNA virus evolution

Scientists screened great ape museum specimens for DNA viruses, revealing insights into viral evolution and host-virus associations spanning decades.

2 Dec 2024

Study highlights the critical role of TLR7 in sex-biased Alzheimer’s-related demyelination

Inhibiting an immune signaling protein called TLR7 may help preserve the protective layer surrounding nerve fibers in the brain during both Alzheimer's disease and ordinary aging, suggests a study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine.

2 Dec 2024

New study explores heart risks of cancer immunotherapy

A cancer therapy that prompts the body's immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack tumors can make patients more vulnerable to heart attack and stroke.

2 Dec 2024

Beta-blocker drugs may slow Huntington's disease progression

A common heart drug may slow the progression of Huntington's disease (HD), according to a new study by University of Iowa Health Care researchers.

2 Dec 2024

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency face higher risk of autoimmune diseases

Research reveals a significant association between premature ovarian insufficiency and autoimmune diseases, highlighting hypothyroidism as a common condition.

2 Dec 2024

Minority genetic variation in tuberculosis offers new insights for improving outbreak tracking

Findings show that within-host MTBC variation improves transmission inference, suggesting new strategies for understanding and controlling tuberculosis spread.

2 Dec 2024

IL-15 improves the effectiveness of GPC3 CAR T cells in targeting solid tumors

The study reveals IL-15's role in enhancing GPC3 CAR T cell therapy, improving tumor targeting and T cell survival in patients with solid cancers.

2 Dec 2024

Natural polyphenol boosts mitochondrial function and muscle performance during aging

Oleuropein enhances mitochondrial calcium uptake, reversing age-related declines in muscle function and energy metabolism, with promising clinical potential.

2 Dec 2024

Ultra-processed foods increase active psoriasis risk, study shows

This study highlights a significant link between high ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and active psoriasis, independent of BMI and other factors. The findings emphasize UPFs' contribution to proinflammatory pathways in individuals with this chronic skin condition.

1 Dec 2024

RNA enzyme found key to heart cell energy shift after birth

Researchers investigate the influence of Mettl1 on energy metabolism and the maturation of heart cells after birth.

29 Nov 2024

Scientists identify drug-resistant bone marrow cells linked to poor outcomes in fast-growing leukemia

Researchers explore treatment resistance and relapse in T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

29 Nov 2024

Advanced microscopy reveals how ribosomes attach to mRNA for protein synthesis

Within a cell, DNA carries the genetic code for building proteins. To build proteins, the cell makes a copy of DNA, called mRNA.

28 Nov 2024

A roadmap for understanding antimalarial drug resistance

Researchers at University of California San Diego analyzed the genomes of hundreds of malaria parasites to determine which genetic variants are most likely to confer drug resistance.

28 Nov 2024

New model can explain neural and behavioral differences in autism spectrum disorder

Researchers Dr. Yuval Hart and Oded Wertheimer from the Psychology department and the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Science (ELSC) at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new computational model to explain neural and behavioral differences in autism spectrum disorder.

28 Nov 2024

Research highlights long-term health effects of hormone therapy in transgender individuals

New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that long-term sex hormone treatment in transgender individuals can lead to significant changes in body composition and risk factors for cardiovascular disease, particularly in transgender men.

28 Nov 2024

How genetic traits contribute to earlier diabetes onset and metabolic challenges in South Asians

The study uncovers genetic factors driving early type 2 diabetes in South Asians, highlighting risks of insulin dependence and medication response challenges.

28 Nov 2024

Study links combined risk factors for aggressive behavior in men with CTE

People who have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) who have a family history of mental illness may have a higher risk of aggression in middle age, according to a study published in the November 27, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

27 Nov 2024

Research paves the way for genetic control of disease-spreading ticks

Research collaboration by the Texas A&M Department of Entomology and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, USDA, creates potential for genetic tools to control disease-spreading ticks.

27 Nov 2024

Genetic News and Research

CU Anschutz Medical Campus receives $46 million for blindness cure research

New study sheds light on the molecular basis of gene expression

Great ape museum specimens reveal secrets of DNA virus evolution

Study highlights the critical role of TLR7 in sex-biased Alzheimer’s-related demyelination

New study explores heart risks of cancer immunotherapy

Beta-blocker drugs may slow Huntington's disease progression

Women with premature ovarian insufficiency face higher risk of autoimmune diseases

Minority genetic variation in tuberculosis offers new insights for improving outbreak tracking

IL-15 improves the effectiveness of GPC3 CAR T cells in targeting solid tumors

Natural polyphenol boosts mitochondrial function and muscle performance during aging

Ultra-processed foods increase active psoriasis risk, study shows

RNA enzyme found key to heart cell energy shift after birth

Scientists identify drug-resistant bone marrow cells linked to poor outcomes in fast-growing leukemia

Advanced microscopy reveals how ribosomes attach to mRNA for protein synthesis

A roadmap for understanding antimalarial drug resistance

New model can explain neural and behavioral differences in autism spectrum disorder

Research highlights long-term health effects of hormone therapy in transgender individuals

How genetic traits contribute to earlier diabetes onset and metabolic challenges in South Asians

Study links combined risk factors for aggressive behavior in men with CTE

Research paves the way for genetic control of disease-spreading ticks

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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