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Australian researchers uncover new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Australian researchers have uncovered new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus, revealing what makes the bacterium so dangerous when it enters the blood.

12 Sep 2023

Idrevadiloride in hypertonic saline improves lung function in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, trial shows

Primary ciliary dyskenisia (PCD) is a rare genetic disease that causes the tiny hair-like filtration structures in the respiratory tract to stop working.

12 Sep 2023

Study reveals key reproductive factors that may increase lung cancer risk in women

A study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer 2023 World Conference on Lung Cancer revealed that key reproductive factors such as early menopause, shortened reproductive span, and early age at first birth are associated with elevated risks of lung cancer in women.

12 Sep 2023

Smoking can accelerate the process of aging, study shows

A study of nearly 500,000 people has shown that smoking shortens the end fragments of chromosomes in the white blood cells of our immune systems.

12 Sep 2023

Human post-implantation embryo models show promise in unraveling early development

Researchers evaluate post-implantation development in humans using embryo-like models based on genetically unmodified human naïve embryonic stem cells.

12 Sep 2023

Ketogenic dietary intervention may inhibit onset and progression of neuroendocrine tumors

A recent Cell Death and Disease study evaluated the effect of ketogenic dietary intervention on neuroendocrine tumors.

12 Sep 2023

Can a healthy lifestyle keep depression at bay?

A groundbreaking study reveals that maintaining a healthy lifestyle—including good sleep, social connection, and regular exercise—can significantly reduce the risk of depression, regardless of genetic predisposition. The research emphasizes that lifestyle choices may have a greater impact on depression risk than genetics, offering actionable avenues for prevention.

11 Sep 2023

Are night owls at higher risk for diabetes?

Night owls face a 19% higher risk of developing diabetes compared to early birds, even after accounting for lifestyle factors, according to a study from Brigham and Women's Hospital. The research highlights the importance of sleep patterns in diabetes risk and suggests more personalized work scheduling could be beneficial.

11 Sep 2023

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

The sequencing of the human genome promised a revolution in medicine, but scientists soon realized that a genetic blueprint alone does not show the body in action.

11 Sep 2023

PI3K pathway rewiring drives prostate cancer growth

Experts in cell signaling at the Babraham Institute have identified how prostate cancer cells achieve cell growth free from the usual growth cues and regulators.

11 Sep 2023

Study provides new hope for patients with stage III EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

The immunotherapy drug, durvalumab, has been the standard of care for patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC) to improve survival, when prescribed after chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

11 Sep 2023

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

The study reveals high levels of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in ready-to-eat foods across 25 provinces in China, posing a serious public health risk. The findings emphasize the need for stronger food safety measures, as the MRSA strains identified were resistant to multiple antibiotics and exhibited various virulence factors.

10 Sep 2023

Unlocking the genetic code of blood sugar reveals new diabetes risks and lung complications

The study used a genome-wide association study (GWAS) to analyze random glucose levels in nearly half a million non-diabetic subjects, uncovering 150 distinct genetic signals, including 53 new ones, linked to glycemic traits and type 2 diabetes. The research also discovered a causal effect of random glucose and type 2 diabetes on lung function, identifying lung dysfunction as a new diabetes complication.

10 Sep 2023

Genetic News and Research

Australian researchers uncover new genetic insights into Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia

Idrevadiloride in hypertonic saline improves lung function in people with primary ciliary dyskinesia, trial shows

Study reveals key reproductive factors that may increase lung cancer risk in women

Smoking can accelerate the process of aging, study shows

Human post-implantation embryo models show promise in unraveling early development

Ketogenic dietary intervention may inhibit onset and progression of neuroendocrine tumors

Can a healthy lifestyle keep depression at bay?

Are night owls at higher risk for diabetes?

Research sheds light on the role of lipidome in human physiology

PI3K pathway rewiring drives prostate cancer growth

Study provides new hope for patients with stage III EGFR-mutant non-small cell lung cancer

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

Unlocking the genetic code of blood sugar reveals new diabetes risks and lung complications

Breakthrough trial may improve diagnosis and life outcomes for patients with high-risk myeloma

Study reports an increase in incidence of islet autoimmunity after SARS-CoV-2 infection in young children

Researchers use machine learning to predict drug approval chances before clinical trials

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Mount Sinai researchers identify the structure of a special red blood cell transporter

FAU researchers discover novel method to identify therapeutic agents to treat addiction

Largest-ever study looks into the genetics of random "round-the-clock" blood glucose levels

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