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Drug for children with achondroplasia may help reduce chances of SIDS

A drug that boosts bone growth in children with the most common form of dwarfism, may also reduce their chances of sudden infant death syndrome, sleep apnea and needing surgery, according to a new study.

21 Nov 2023

AI and synthetic patients could make early diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome more feasible

Between 17 and 24 million people worldwide suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, a deeply debilitating and difficult-to-diagnose condition.

21 Nov 2023

Nut consumption linked to improved male fertility, systematic review reveals

A systematic review finds that consuming at least 60 grams of nuts daily significantly enhances male fertility by improving sperm vitality, motility, and morphology, while evidence for nut consumption's impact on female fertility remains limited.

20 Nov 2023

Experts recommend genomics for tackling antimicrobial resistance, outline key strategies for effective surveillance

The Lancet Microbe article summarizes discussions by the Surveillance and Epidemiology of Drug-resistant Infections Consortium on using genomics for antimicrobial resistance surveillance, highlighting its benefits and challenges and providing key recommendations for effective implementation.

20 Nov 2023

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

The study investigates the role of epigenetic changes in GLP1R gene polymorphisms on metabolically healthy obesity (MHO), revealing that apart from genetic variations, DNA methylation significantly influences the occurrence of MHO.

20 Nov 2023

AI tools show promise in personalized cancer treatment, but lag behind human experts

Treating cancer is becoming increasingly complex, but also offers more and more possibilities. After all, the better a tumor's biology and genetic features are understood, the more treatment approaches there are.

20 Nov 2023

Genomic study sheds light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder

A Yale-led analysis of the genomes of more than 1 million people has shed light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder and its links to psychiatric disorders, abuse of other substances such as tobacco, and possibly even an elevated risk of developing lung cancer.

20 Nov 2023

BGI Genomics report uncovers knowledge gaps and barriers to thalassemia screening

According to Thailand's Ministry of Public Health, approximately 18-24 million or 30-40 percent of the Thai population carries the thalassemia gene, with moderately severe thalassemia patients requiring regular treatment, including blood transfusion and chelation therapy to remove excess iron from the blood.

20 Nov 2023

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

In the United States, liver cancer rates have more than tripled since 1980. Some groups, including Latinos, face an even higher risk than the general population - but researchers do not fully understand why.

20 Nov 2023

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

The relationship between 139 dietary factors and the risk of developing colorectal cancer (CRC).

20 Nov 2023

Tune Therapeutics unveils potentially curative approach to treating chronic HBV infection

Pioneering epigenome editing company Tune Therapeutics has announced it is working on a new and potentially curative approach to treating chronic HBV infection.

20 Nov 2023

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

A case report details a fatal neurologic disease in an immunocompromised toddler caused by pigeon avian paramyxovirus, underscoring the effectiveness of metagenomic testing in diagnosing complex infectious diseases.

19 Nov 2023

Antibiotic consumption in Europe rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

This year's European Antibiotic Awareness Day (EAAD) focuses on the targets outlined in the 2023 Council Recommendation to step up efforts in the European Union (EU) against antimicrobial resistance in a One Health approach.

17 Nov 2023

RIT scientist earns NIH award to support research on building the next generation of drugs

Rochester Institute of Technology's Emiliano Brini, assistant professor in the School of Chemistry and Materials Science, has received an award from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to support his research on building the next generation of drugs.

17 Nov 2023

Complex genetics behind human cranial vault shape revealed

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and KU Leuven have discovered a suite of genes that influence head shape in humans.

17 Nov 2023

Study highlights the importance of BMI control in preventing cardiovascular disease

There is a well-known relationship between good physical fitness at a young age and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease later in life.

17 Nov 2023

USDA releases comprehensive plan for plant germplasm management and enhancement

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released today the National Strategic Germplasm and Cultivar Collection Assessment and Utilization Plan in support of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) U.S. National Plant Germplasm System's (NPGS) mission.

17 Nov 2023

Genetic News and Research

Drug for children with achondroplasia may help reduce chances of SIDS

AI and synthetic patients could make early diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome more feasible

Nut consumption linked to improved male fertility, systematic review reveals

Experts recommend genomics for tackling antimicrobial resistance, outline key strategies for effective surveillance

New study links DNA methylation in GLP1R gene to obesity without metabolic disorders

AI tools show promise in personalized cancer treatment, but lag behind human experts

Genomic study sheds light on the underlying biology of cannabis use disorder

BGI Genomics report uncovers knowledge gaps and barriers to thalassemia screening

Study finds increased liver cancer risk among Mexican Americans in subsequent generations

New study links alcohol and white bread to increased colorectal cancer risk

Tune Therapeutics unveils potentially curative approach to treating chronic HBV infection

Pigeon virus causes fatal neurological disease in young leukemia patient

Antibiotic consumption in Europe rebounds to pre-pandemic levels

RIT scientist earns NIH award to support research on building the next generation of drugs

Complex genetics behind human cranial vault shape revealed

Study highlights the importance of BMI control in preventing cardiovascular disease

USDA releases comprehensive plan for plant germplasm management and enhancement

Uncontrolled growth as a cancer cell's weakness

New insights into sporadic early-onset Alzheimer's disease

New report highlights urgent need to improve thalassemia awareness among Azerbaijan women

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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