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RExMap unlocks gut microbiome secrets: Revealing their global influence on health

Groundbreaking RExMap database enables species-level mapping of gut microbes, revealing a core set of fifteen microbes shared by humans across the globe.

21 Apr 2023

Gut bacteria could be responsible for dampening our immune response to COVID-19 vaccine

Gut bacteria that break down a sugar called fucose could be dampening our immune response to the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, according to a study led by researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology.

20 Apr 2023

Preclinical study reveals a potential new therapeutic approach to treating common lung cancer

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have demonstrated in a preclinical study a potential new therapeutic approach to treating the most common form of lung cancer.

20 Apr 2023

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have shown for the first time that gestational obesity associated with infection by zika virus influences the placenta's antiviral response, weakening the organ's capacity to attack the pathogen and protect the fetus.

20 Apr 2023

Research reveals how a bacterial pathogen creates syringe-like structures to infect the intestines

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have discovered how a bacterium that infects people after they eat raw or undercooked shellfish creates syringe-like structures to inject its toxins into intestinal cells.

20 Apr 2023

Sex-specific differences in the risk and resilience for Alzheimer's disease

Two-thirds of people living with Alzheimer's disease in the United States are women, according to the Alzheimer's Association's 2019 Alzheimer's Disease Facts & Figures report.

19 Apr 2023

Microbes in the brain may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's disease

A robust discussion at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) 2019 in Los Angeles will include five expert speakers with differing views discussing their findings and viewpoints on this emerging, provocative topic.

19 Apr 2023

Study finds increased prevalence of hypertension among people with severe obesity and a genetic variant

Obesity and its associated cardiometabolic issues are a major health concern in the U.S. and internationally.

19 Apr 2023

Study reveals a previously unknown mechanism for DNA folding

A hitherto unknown mechanism for DNA folding is described in a study in Nature published by researchers from Karolinska Institutet and the Max Planck Institute for Biophysics.

19 Apr 2023

HPV-related cancer diagnoses more common in AYA cancer survivors

A team of researchers at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah (the U) found that human papillomavirus-related cancer diagnoses are more common in adolescent and young adults (AYAs) who have previously had cancer.

19 Apr 2023

Is there an association between exposure to ultrafine particles during pregnancy and influenza infection severity?

Researchers explored the impact of exposure to ultrafine particles during pregnancy on the risk of influenza.

19 Apr 2023

Could laughter yoga be a therapeutic approach for type 2 diabetic glycemic control?

Researchers investigated the effects of laughter yoga on glycemic control in people with type 2 diabetes.

19 Apr 2023

Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?

Research investigates whether a disrupted gut microbiota contributes to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis. The study found that a disruptive gut microbiome may contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis.

18 Apr 2023

Study reveals DCAF1 protein's role in colon cancer development through EZH2 phosphorylation

A recent study reveals that DCAF1 is overexpressed and phosphorylates EZH2 in colon cancer cells.

18 Apr 2023

Evolution of H3 avian influenza virus in China: Implications for pandemic preparedness

This paper analyzes the evolution of the H3 subtype of avian influenza virus in China from 2009 to 2022, including its spatial and temporal distribution and genetic changes. The findings have implications for pandemic preparedness.

18 Apr 2023

Researchers discover the molecule responsible for guiding T cells toward tumors

Immunotherapy, particularly CAR T-Cell treatment for cancer, is extending the lives of many patients. But sometimes the therapy randomly migrates to places it shouldn't go, tucking into the lungs or other noncancerous tissue and causing toxic side effects.

18 Apr 2023

Genes News and Research

RExMap unlocks gut microbiome secrets: Revealing their global influence on health

Gut bacteria could be responsible for dampening our immune response to COVID-19 vaccine

Preclinical study reveals a potential new therapeutic approach to treating common lung cancer

Gestational obesity plus zika virus infection can compromise placenta’s immune response

Research reveals how a bacterial pathogen creates syringe-like structures to infect the intestines

Sex-specific differences in the risk and resilience for Alzheimer's disease

Microbes in the brain may play a role in triggering Alzheimer's disease

Study finds increased prevalence of hypertension among people with severe obesity and a genetic variant

Study reveals a previously unknown mechanism for DNA folding

HPV-related cancer diagnoses more common in AYA cancer survivors

Is there an association between exposure to ultrafine particles during pregnancy and influenza infection severity?

Could laughter yoga be a therapeutic approach for type 2 diabetic glycemic control?

Can a disrupted gut microbiota contribute to anorexia nervosa pathogenesis?

Study reveals DCAF1 protein's role in colon cancer development through EZH2 phosphorylation

Evolution of H3 avian influenza virus in China: Implications for pandemic preparedness

Researchers discover the molecule responsible for guiding T cells toward tumors

Precise genome editing approach can correct mutation that causes sickle cell disease

Newly discovered gene plays crucial role in determining the risk for vascular conditions

Researchers reveal how a new CALM mutation causes deadly arrhythmias

Is there a correlation between acute and chronic red wine intake and health?

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