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Chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase lupus risk, research shows

New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology indicates that chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of developing lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs.

10 Jul 2024

High-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults

A longitudinal study by University of Queensland researchers has found high-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults for up to 5 years.

10 Jul 2024

Click-like chemistry enables rapid development of LNPs for enhanced mRNA delivery

Imagine a scenario where a skilled hacker must upload critical software to update a central server and thwart a potentially lethal virus from wreaking havoc across a vast computer network.

10 Jul 2024

Efficient multi-site genome editing with retron-derived multitrons

Genome editing has become a widely adopted technology to modify DNA in cells, allowing scientists to study diseases in the lab and develop therapies that repair disease-causing mutations.

10 Jul 2024

Scientists identify over 5,000 genetic variants that enable certain cancers to thrive

Researchers performed saturation genome editing of the BAP1, whose dysfunction is related to cancer and impaired neurodevelopment.

10 Jul 2024

60 years in the making: Nanoparticles revolutionize nucleotide delivery

Researchers trace the 60-year evolution of lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) for nucleic acid delivery, highlighting their potential to revolutionize gene therapy with safer and more effective treatments.

10 Jul 2024

Fungal endophytes: A promising frontier for breast cancer treatment

A recent study in Heliyon highlights the potential of fungal endophytes in developing novel anti-cancer agents, specifically targeting breast cancer therapy.

10 Jul 2024

UCLA research highlights delayed Huntington's disease diagnosis for Black patients

New research led by UCLA Health revealed that Black patients with Huntington's disease in the U.S. and Canada received their diagnoses, on average, one year later compared to White patients after symptoms first appear.

9 Jul 2024

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

Women who have close family members with endocrine diseases, including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), are at higher risk of pregnancy loss, a new study has found.

9 Jul 2024

New platform developed to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism

A multidisciplinary research team has developed a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism - the sum of all life-sustaining chemical reactions.

9 Jul 2024

How may cannabis affect neurodevelopment when exposed in the womb?

Researchers investigated whether prenatal cannabis exposure is related to variations in brain development, which may partially mitigate the relationship between PCE and increased psychopathology throughout early adolescence.

9 Jul 2024

What is the difference in risk of early prostate cancer death between men at higher vs lower genetic risk?

The risk of early prostate cancer death among men with higher versus lower genetic risk.

9 Jul 2024

INTEGRA Biosciences’ pipettes help to cultivate success in agriculture

The National Agricultural Research and Development Institute (NARDI) in Fundulea, Romania, relies on electronic multichannel pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences to streamline its liquid handling workflows.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 9 Jul 2024

Lifelong low LDL-C levels key to preventing cardiovascular disease

Research shows maintaining low LDL-C levels over time reduces plaque buildup and lowers ASCVD risk by slowing atherosclerosis progression.

8 Jul 2024

UC San Diego Health offers new bladder-saving gene therapy to treat localized bladder cancer

UC San Diego Health is the first health system in San Diego County to offer a new bladder-saving gene therapy to treat localized bladder cancer.

8 Jul 2024

New tool predicts nerve damage risk from breast cancer treatment

Many women treated for breast cancer using taxanes, a type of cytostatic drug, often experience side effects in the nervous system.

8 Jul 2024

Case Western Reserve University receives $1.5M grant for oral drug trial to prevent blindness in RP patients

There's only one U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved therapy for an inherited retinal disease, and dozens of retinitis pigmentosa (RP) genes for which no therapy is available.

8 Jul 2024

Small molecule discovery offers hope for treatment of Angelman syndrome

Angelman syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by mutations in the maternally-inherited UBE3A gene and characterized by poor muscle control, limited speech, epilepsy, and intellectual disabilities.

8 Jul 2024

Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported today in Cell, may have wider implications for the treatment of postnatal depression, with a study in mice suggesting that oxytocin may alleviate symptoms.

8 Jul 2024

Scientists identify over 5000 high-risk cancer gene variants

Over 5,000 genetic variants that enable certain cancers to thrive have been identified by scientists, along with a potential therapeutic target to treat or even prevent these cancers from developing.

8 Jul 2024

Genetic News and Research

Chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase lupus risk, research shows

High-intensity interval exercise improves brain function in older adults

Click-like chemistry enables rapid development of LNPs for enhanced mRNA delivery

Efficient multi-site genome editing with retron-derived multitrons

Scientists identify over 5,000 genetic variants that enable certain cancers to thrive

60 years in the making: Nanoparticles revolutionize nucleotide delivery

Fungal endophytes: A promising frontier for breast cancer treatment

UCLA research highlights delayed Huntington's disease diagnosis for Black patients

Pregnancy loss risk heightened by family history of endocrine diseases

New platform developed to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism

How may cannabis affect neurodevelopment when exposed in the womb?

What is the difference in risk of early prostate cancer death between men at higher vs lower genetic risk?

INTEGRA Biosciences’ pipettes help to cultivate success in agriculture

Lifelong low LDL-C levels key to preventing cardiovascular disease

UC San Diego Health offers new bladder-saving gene therapy to treat localized bladder cancer

New tool predicts nerve damage risk from breast cancer treatment

Case Western Reserve University receives $1.5M grant for oral drug trial to prevent blindness in RP patients

Small molecule discovery offers hope for treatment of Angelman syndrome

Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Scientists identify over 5000 high-risk cancer gene variants

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