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Obesity linked to prostate cancer risk: New study uncovers inherited dangers from fathers

Obesity contributes to prostate cancer risk and can be inherited from obese fathers, as shown in a review of over 280 studies examining obesity's impact on carcinogenesis and heritability.

23 Nov 2023

Mendelian randomization reveals a causal relationship between diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. This study investigates the association between diabetes mellitus and susceptibility to pancreatic cancer by using Mendelian randomization (MR) methods and an extensive human genome-wide association study (GWAS) dataset.

23 Nov 2023

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

A genome-wide association study in Nature Genetics reveals insights into the genetics of cannabis use disorder, highlighting its strong association with psychopathology and a causal link to lung cancer, and suggesting distinct genetic pathways from mere cannabis use.

23 Nov 2023

Researchers identify potential new drug target for treating Barth syndrome

In a Nature Metabolism paper published today, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh detail a potential new target and a small-molecule drug candidate for treating Barth syndrome, a rare, life-threatening and currently incurable genetic disease with devastating consequences.

23 Nov 2023

Breakthrough decoding of the Y chromosome revolutionizes digestive disease research

A major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new avenues for research into digestive diseases.

23 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on the interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution

New study from the University of Oulu, Finland, sheds light on the complex interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution.

23 Nov 2023

Research reveals how isolation measures influence SARS-CoV-2's evolutionary trajectory

Researchers used previously reported empirical clinical data analysis and multi-level mathematical modeling to forecast changes in SARS-CoV-2 dynamics during infection and evolution.

23 Nov 2023

Exploring the intersection: Cardiovascular mortality trends among Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S.

Researchers compare the trends in cardiovascular disease-related mortality among patients with Alzheimer’s disease with general United States population.

23 Nov 2023

Non-invasive genetic test for fetal DNA sequencing developed

A team of investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have developed a non-invasive genetic test that can screen the blood of pregnant individuals to survey all genes for fetal DNA sequence variants.

22 Nov 2023

Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered

Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. Treatment involves intensive chemotherapy, which has severe side effects due to its non-specific mode of action.

22 Nov 2023

New insights into genetic risk factors for early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on October 4, 2023, entitled, "Determination of genetic predisposition to early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity."

22 Nov 2023

Reducing cholesterol esters protects the brain against Alzheimer's-like damage

In Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, cognitive decline is driven by the overaccumulation of a normal brain protein known as tau.

22 Nov 2023

A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder

This study delves into the behavioral complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by introducing the rigid-autonomous phase sequence (RAPS) formation concept.

22 Nov 2023

Researchers discover mechanism for memory storage in engram cells

What is the mechanism that allows our brains to incorporate new information about the world, and form memories? New work by a team of neuroscientists led by Dr Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin shows that learning occurs through the continuous formation of new connectivity patterns between specific engram cells in different regions of the brain.

22 Nov 2023

Genetic News and Research

Obesity linked to prostate cancer risk: New study uncovers inherited dangers from fathers

Mendelian randomization reveals a causal relationship between diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

Researchers identify potential new drug target for treating Barth syndrome

Breakthrough decoding of the Y chromosome revolutionizes digestive disease research

Study sheds light on the interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution

Research reveals how isolation measures influence SARS-CoV-2's evolutionary trajectory

Exploring the intersection: Cardiovascular mortality trends among Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S.

Non-invasive genetic test for fetal DNA sequencing developed

Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered

New insights into genetic risk factors for early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity

Reducing cholesterol esters protects the brain against Alzheimer's-like damage

A novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder

Researchers discover mechanism for memory storage in engram cells

Study links high dietary amino acid intake to increased type 2 diabetes risk

Significant genetic variations linked to cannabis use disorder identified in major global ancestries

Scientists create living phlegm replica to study cystic fibrosis infections

Study shows how probiotic Bifidobacteria longum can help relieve constipation

MSU researchers discover why inflammation in the gut causes visceral pain

Scientists uncover key to enhancing cancer-killing T cells

Sequencing & Genomics: Elevating Science and Healthcare 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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