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Study sheds light on how traumatic memories are created

Scientists have long speculated about the physical changes that occur in the brain when a new memory is formed. Now, research from the National Institute for Physiological Sciences (NIPS) has shed light on this intriguing neurological mystery.

12 Oct 2023

Mount Sinai researchers receive NIH grant to compare new treatment options for sickle cell disease

The Mount Sinai Health System has received a $12,180,625 grant from the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute to compare new treatment options for sickle cell disease and determine which work best for specific patients.

12 Oct 2023

New Alzheimer's study to combine drugs targeting amyloid and tau proteins

A new study will combine an Alzheimer's medication that slows disease progression in some patients with two other drugs to see if their effects can be amplified.

12 Oct 2023

Beyond the gut: Crohn's disease's oral clues for timely diagnosis

The oral manifestations of CD.

12 Oct 2023

Does your gut microbiome play a role in therapeutic outcomes?

The role of the gut microbiome and its metabolites in altering the therapeutic outcomes

12 Oct 2023

Impact of caffeine consumption on oxidation of fats: common themes and future research

The association between caffeine consumption and fat oxidation.

12 Oct 2023

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Researchers examine the mechanisms responsible for the increased risk of neurocognitive impairment in HIV patients and explore potential treatments.

12 Oct 2023

Genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon identified

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London’s Precision Healthcare Research Institute (PHURI) and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have identified the genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon. Their findings, published today (12 October) in Nature Communications, could lead to the first effective treatments for people with Raynaud’s.

12 Oct 2023

Genetically edited chickens show resistance to avian influenza in landmark study

Researchers use CRISPR technology to create chickens resistant to avian influenza, targeting specific genes to inhibit viral replication. The study reveals both the promise and complexities of using genetic editing as a disease control strategy, also shedding light on influenza's adaptability.

11 Oct 2023

Study reveals a microbial metabolite's role in inducing Parkinson's-like symptoms

Researchers from the University of Vienna, University of Konstanz, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine uncover a potential environmental trigger for Parkinson's disease.

11 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on genetic influences on fatty acid use in minority populations

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have obtained new insights into how African-American and Hispanic-American people's genes influence their ability to use Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for good health.

11 Oct 2023

Scientists identify nearly a dozen genes responsible for coronary artery calcification

An international team of scientists has identified nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries that can lead to life-threatening coronary artery disease, a condition responsible for up to one in four deaths in the United States.

11 Oct 2023

Recent Advancements in Cell Based Therapy

In this interview, NewsMedical talks to James Brady about cell-based therapy and how the field of genetic engineering transformed.

From MaxCyte, Inc. 11 Oct 2023

Exploring the link between drugs and microbiota: a growing imperative in precision medicine

The intricate interactions between gut microbiota and drugs.

11 Oct 2023

Can artificial intelligence transform public health nutrition?

Researchers described the applications of artificial intelligence (AI) to population well-being and nutrition.

11 Oct 2023

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Researchers explore the secrets behind increased life expectancies, focusing on the influence of diet, lifestyle, and socio-economic changes. Centenarians, individuals living past 100, often delay age-related symptoms, suggesting a lifestyle emphasizing a balanced diet, social interaction, and regular exercise can significantly boost longevity and resilience.

10 Oct 2023

Study sheds light on the role of immune cells in fat tissue inflammation and obesity

Fat tissue, for as much as it's been vilified, is an incredibly complex and essential bodily organ involved in energy storage and hormone production, among other functions.

10 Oct 2023

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Genes may be responsible for third of complex regional pain syndrome cases. But the condition is less common in men, even though they are more likely to have the 4 genetic variations implicated in heightened risk, suggesting that there may be sex specific causes, say the researchers.

10 Oct 2023

Neanderthal genes make some humans more pain-sensitive

People with three Neanderthal-inherited gene variants in SCN9A are more sensitive to certain types of pain, revealing past interbreeding's genetic influence on modern humans. This study, led by UCL researchers, underscores pain sensitivity as a crucial evolutionary trait potentially shaped by Neanderthal genetics.

10 Oct 2023

Yale researchers uncover key role of protein CXCR4 in pregnancy

Immune cells play a key role during pregnancy, adjusting immune system response in a way that enables the fetus to develop while also protecting the parent and fetus from outside assaults like viruses.

10 Oct 2023

Genetic News and Research

Study sheds light on how traumatic memories are created

Mount Sinai researchers receive NIH grant to compare new treatment options for sickle cell disease

New Alzheimer's study to combine drugs targeting amyloid and tau proteins

Beyond the gut: Crohn's disease's oral clues for timely diagnosis

Does your gut microbiome play a role in therapeutic outcomes?

Impact of caffeine consumption on oxidation of fats: common themes and future research

Unlocking hope: Promising treatments for cognitive impairment in HIV patients on the horizon

Genetic causes of Raynaud’s phenomenon identified

Genetically edited chickens show resistance to avian influenza in landmark study

Study reveals a microbial metabolite's role in inducing Parkinson's-like symptoms

Study sheds light on genetic influences on fatty acid use in minority populations

Scientists identify nearly a dozen genes responsible for coronary artery calcification

Recent Advancements in Cell Based Therapy

Exploring the link between drugs and microbiota: a growing imperative in precision medicine

Can artificial intelligence transform public health nutrition?

Living past 100: Healthy habits, good company, and a purpose in life

Study sheds light on the role of immune cells in fat tissue inflammation and obesity

Study supports genetic predisposition to chronic regional pain syndrome in a third of cases

Neanderthal genes make some humans more pain-sensitive

Yale researchers uncover key role of protein CXCR4 in pregnancy

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