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Is there a causal link between polyunsaturated fatty acids and osteoarthritis?

The causal effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) on knee and hip osteoarthritis (OA).

17 Nov 2023

Intensive pig farming linked to dangerous zoonotic pathogens, study warns

A recent study in PNAS reveals that the expansion of large-scale pig rearing has led to the emergence of novel, highly pathogenic Streptococcus suis strains, posing a potential zoonotic threat. The research highlights the critical need for monitoring and control strategies in the face of escalating livestock populations.

16 Nov 2023

New insights into how cells maintain their identity over generations

Every cell in the human body contains the same genetic instructions, encoded in its DNA. However, out of about 30,000 genes, each cell expresses only those genes that it needs to become a nerve cell, immune cell, or any of the other hundreds of cell types in the body.

16 Nov 2023

Long-term monitoring of gene therapy patients crucial for safety, study says

Medical research has shown promising results regarding the potential of gene therapy to cure genetic conditions such as sickle cell disease and the findings of this study, published in Nature Medicine, offer important new insights into processes happening in the body after treatment.

16 Nov 2023

TACTIC project aims to uncover genetic causes of cancer and develop targeted therapies

Investigating the genetic causes of cancer and fighting them with new drugs: To this end, German Cancer Aid is funding the TACTIC project until 2028 with 11.8 million euros.

16 Nov 2023

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects neurons in the brain and spinal cord causing loss of muscle control.

16 Nov 2023

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

Investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) model based on epigenetic factors that is able to predict patient outcomes successfully across multiple cancer types.

16 Nov 2023

Emerging tick-borne viral threats in eastern europe and the black sea basin

Tick samples from countries in Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region.

16 Nov 2023

Rare APOE3-R136S mutation offers protection against Alzheimer's disease pathologies in new study

The R136S genetic mutation protected against apolipoprotein E4 (APOE4)-induced late-onset Alzheimer’s disease (LOAD).

16 Nov 2023

Researchers discover genetic mechanism behind pancreatic cancer metastasis

Pancreatic cancer is tricky to manage because it spreads easily and early, and the tumors have a unique biological makeup.

15 Nov 2023

Scientists develop an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab

A recent study published in Progress in Neurobiology and led by researchers at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson has developed an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab.

15 Nov 2023

UMass Lowell researchers study gut microbiome's connection to neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers at UMass Lowell's Zuckerberg College of Health Sciences are exploring how the gut microbiome contributes to the risk of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's diseases.

15 Nov 2023

Study links lifestyle choices and gender to severity of fatty liver disease in workers

Study investigates the correlation between lifestyle factors, gender, inflammation, liver dysfunction, and metabolic abnormalities with fatty liver disease severity, revealing that men are at higher risk and lifestyle choices significantly impact the disease's progression.

15 Nov 2023

Genetic News and Research

Is there a causal link between polyunsaturated fatty acids and osteoarthritis?

Intensive pig farming linked to dangerous zoonotic pathogens, study warns

New insights into how cells maintain their identity over generations

Long-term monitoring of gene therapy patients crucial for safety, study says

TACTIC project aims to uncover genetic causes of cancer and develop targeted therapies

Molecular trap offers hope for ALS treatment

AI model predicts patient outcomes across multiple cancer types

Emerging tick-borne viral threats in eastern europe and the black sea basin

Rare APOE3-R136S mutation offers protection against Alzheimer's disease pathologies in new study

Researchers discover genetic mechanism behind pancreatic cancer metastasis

Scientists develop an improved method to study Parkinson's disease in the lab

UMass Lowell researchers study gut microbiome's connection to neurodegenerative diseases

Study links lifestyle choices and gender to severity of fatty liver disease in workers

New study investigates role of rare gene variants in IBD risk for African Americans

Study sheds light on specific variants responsible for rare and serious disorder

Stand Up To Cancer unveils new gastroesophageal cancer research teams and awards

World-first type 1 diabetes risk screening study in adults opens for recruitment

New diagnostic workflow improves detection of 5q-spinal muscular atrophy

Sleep sync: How your spouse influences your sleeping patterns

New research explores the unique effects of ADHD medications on Drosophila brain cells

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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