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Resistance training could be a simple and affordable therapy for Alzheimer's patients

Regular physical exercise, such as resistance training, can prevent Alzheimer's disease, or at least delay the appearance of symptoms, and serves as a simple and affordable therapy for Alzheimer's patients.

3 Jul 2023

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

Formononetin (FNT), an isoflavonoid present in beer, was investigated for its effects on chondrocytes, the cells responsible for joint health. While low levels of FNT showed no harm and reduced inflammation, excessive exposure promoted catabolic responses, shedding light on the relationship between beer consumption and osteoarthritis risk.

3 Jul 2023

AI predicts on- and off-target activity of RNA-targeting CRISPRs

Artificial intelligence can predict on- and off-target activity of CRISPR tools that target RNA instead of DNA, according to new research published in Nature Biotechnology.

3 Jul 2023

Study calls for renaming of 'obesity' to better reflect the disease

We must change the way we talk about obesity to improve public understanding of the disease, according to a new study.

3 Jul 2023

Cell therapy using genome-edited iPS cells could be a new treatment for Fabry disease

Induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells have a great impact on biology and medicine, and they are expected to improve regenerative medicine.

3 Jul 2023

Base editing shows promise for treating sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

Gene therapy that alters hemoglobin genes may be an answer to curing sickle cell disease (SCD) and beta thalassemia.

3 Jul 2023

SPG-15: A Mother's Fight for a Gene Therapy Cure, Maddi's Story

News Medical spoke to the CEO and founder of the Maddi Foundation to gain a patient perspective on how important research in gene therapy is.

3 Jul 2023

Cutting-edge research: machine learning identifies early predictors of type 1 diabetes

Scientists utilized plasma protein proteomics to identify proteins associated with the onset of type 1 diabetes.

3 Jul 2023

New study reveals: food processing levels impact blood pressure variability

Study evaluated the relationship between the degree of processed food consumed and blood pressure variability.

3 Jul 2023

Study finds that genetically determined milk intake does not increase type-2 diabetes risk

Researchers investigate the association between the genetic basis of milk consumption and type 2 diabetes risk.

3 Jul 2023

New technology to capture and release cfDNA on nanowire surfaces from urine

A group led by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan has developed a technology to capture and release cell-free DNA (cfDNA) on nanowire surfaces from urine.

3 Jul 2023

New AI tool can help track and identify complex fruit fly behavior

How can you tell if a fruit fly is hungry? Ask a computer. While that may sound like a bad dad joke, it's reality at Tulane University, where researchers have developed a new A.I. tool that can tell you if a fruit fly is hungry, sleepy or singing (yes, fruit flies sing).

30 Jun 2023

Genetic News and Research

Resistance training could be a simple and affordable therapy for Alzheimer's patients

New study uncovers effects of beer compound on cartilage cells in osteoarthritis

AI predicts on- and off-target activity of RNA-targeting CRISPRs

Study calls for renaming of 'obesity' to better reflect the disease

Cell therapy using genome-edited iPS cells could be a new treatment for Fabry disease

Base editing shows promise for treating sickle cell disease and beta thalassemia

SPG-15: A Mother's Fight for a Gene Therapy Cure, Maddi's Story

Cutting-edge research: machine learning identifies early predictors of type 1 diabetes

New study reveals: food processing levels impact blood pressure variability

Study finds that genetically determined milk intake does not increase type-2 diabetes risk

New technology to capture and release cfDNA on nanowire surfaces from urine

New AI tool can help track and identify complex fruit fly behavior

Study finds age-dependent genetic mutations linked to treatment-resistant breast cancer

As low-nicotine cigarettes hit the market, anti-smoking groups press for wider standard

Research sheds light on genetic variants' impact beyond autism diagnosis

Advances in influenza research

Using genetics to gain better insights into human behavior

Scientists visualize dynamic motion of gene regions on chromosomes

A healthy lifestyle reduces risk of developing severe liver disease

New method can track the complete activity of proteins in living 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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