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Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

While it is well known that cannabis can cause the munchies, researchers have now revealed a mechanism in the brain that promotes appetite in a set of animal studies at Washington State University.

16 Jan 2024

Night-time artificial light exposure linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

A study in South Korea finds that higher exposure to outdoor artificial light at night significantly increases the risk of developing exudative age-related macular degeneration.

16 Jan 2024

Simple measures in the health care setting could prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission

In early 2020, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a highly contagious and pathogenic virus, made its alarming debut and quickly spread worldwide, causing the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that threatened human health and public safety.

16 Jan 2024

Vanderbilt launches $13 million trial to test repurposed drugs for Rett syndrome

Vanderbilt University Medical Center received a $13 million Department of Defense grant to lead a multisite clinical trial that will evaluate repurposed FDA-approved drugs as treatment options for patients with Rett syndrome.

16 Jan 2024

Combining health data with whole genome sequence data in cancer patients can help doctors provide more tailored care

Researchers evaluated the impact of integrating whole-genome sequencing data with clinical outcomes across 13,880 tumors from 33 cancer types, assessing precision care potentials within the UK NHS through the 100,000 Genomes Cancer Programme.

16 Jan 2024

New study shows how brain glucose affects fungal disease treatment

Metabolite-drug-fungal interactions in the fungal meningitis pathogen Cryptococcus neoformans.

16 Jan 2024

GRK2: A new target for inhibiting macrophage infiltration and angiogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how GRK2 inhibits Flt-1+ macrophage infiltration and its proangiogenic properties in rheumatoid arthritis.

15 Jan 2024

Pioneering Genomic Progress: An Interview with Rami Mehio, Illumina's Software and Informatics Expert

In this interview, Rami Mehio, head of software and informatics at Illumina, shares his experiences and contributions to major genomic projects like the UK Biobank's whole genome sequencing. He discusses the challenges and innovations in genomic data analysis, highlighting Illumina's role in advancing genetic research and precision medicine.

From Illumina, Inc. 15 Jan 2024

Study finds that HIV populations in people with higher viral loads also have higher rates of viral recombination

Researchers investigated whether denser intrahost HIV populations had a higher incidence of coinfection and recombination.

15 Jan 2024

Ancient genomes reveal origins of multiple sclerosis risk in Europe

Researchers investigated the variables contributing to geographical heterogeneity in multiple sclerosis prevalence and the impact of genetic and environmental factors on the disease's development.

15 Jan 2024

International research collaboration leads to breakthrough in antibiotic resistance testing using DNA sequencing

The accuracy of antibiotic resistance determination from Enterococcus faecium genomes for diagnostic purposes.

15 Jan 2024

Ancient DNA traces multiple sclerosis origins to 5,000-year-old migrations

Researchers create the world's largest ancient human gene bank, linking genes to multiple sclerosis risk and tracing its origins to migrations 5,000 years ago.

13 Jan 2024

Ancient DNA reveals first prehistoric cases of Turner and Jacob's syndromes

Ancient DNA reveals first prehistoric cases of Turner and Jacob's syndromes, with new technique enhancing chromosome analysis

13 Jan 2024

New analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 targets for smarter, personalized treatments

A new, systematic analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 candidate priority drug targets across 27 cancer types, including breast, lung and ovarian cancers.

13 Jan 2024

Increased cholesterol levels in adolescence linked to early heart damage

Heart disease is the number one killer disease in the world. Elevated cholesterol and dyslipidaemia in children and adolescents increase the risk of premature death in the mid-forties and subclinical atherosclerosis in the mid-twenties.

13 Jan 2024

Novel type 2 oral polio vaccine secures WHO prequalification for broader rollout

The novel type 2 oral polio vaccine (nOPV2), developed by a team including scientists from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), has today (9 January) been quality-assured (prequalified) by the World Health Organization (WHO).

13 Jan 2024

Community health workers champion genetic literacy for minorities

Changes to DNA, known as mutations, can increase the likelihood of developing cancer. Specifically, people with mutations in their BRCA 1 and 2 genes are substantially more likely to develop hereditary breast and ovarian cancers. But how do people know if they have these mutations?

12 Jan 2024

Genetic News and Research

Study unveils how cannabis affects brain's feeding center

Night-time artificial light exposure linked to increased risk of age-related macular degeneration

Simple measures in the health care setting could prevent SARS-CoV-2 transmission

Vanderbilt launches $13 million trial to test repurposed drugs for Rett syndrome

Combining health data with whole genome sequence data in cancer patients can help doctors provide more tailored care

New study shows how brain glucose affects fungal disease treatment

GRK2: A new target for inhibiting macrophage infiltration and angiogenesis in rheumatoid arthritis

Pioneering Genomic Progress: An Interview with Rami Mehio, Illumina's Software and Informatics Expert

Study finds that HIV populations in people with higher viral loads also have higher rates of viral recombination

Ancient genomes reveal origins of multiple sclerosis risk in Europe

International research collaboration leads to breakthrough in antibiotic resistance testing using DNA sequencing

Ancient DNA traces multiple sclerosis origins to 5,000-year-old migrations

Ancient DNA reveals first prehistoric cases of Turner and Jacob's syndromes

New analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 targets for smarter, personalized treatments

Increased cholesterol levels in adolescence linked to early heart damage

Novel type 2 oral polio vaccine secures WHO prequalification for broader rollout

Community health workers champion genetic literacy for minorities

Defective gene triggers uncontrolled immune attack in young lupus patients

Drug-resistant Candida: Study uncovers evolutionary tricks of a fungal pathogen

Dark chocolate cuts hypertension risk: Sweet news from latest study

Event guide: 2nd World RNA-Based Therapeutics & Vaccines Summit Korea eBook

Lab Matters host Harriet Gould on building a more connected lab community

The Critical Role of Sample Storage in Drug Discovery and Development

Advancing Neuroscience Research Through Collaboration and Patient-Centered Innovation

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