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Study reveals why older male fruit flies are more likely to pass mutations onto their offspring

The male reproductive system serves as a hotspot for the emergence of new genes. Perhaps that explains why more new mutations are inherited from fathers than from mothers.

12 Jan 2023

Unique mass spectrometry-based approach to study specific changes in DNA after replication

A new method to study specific changes in DNA after replication has been published as a technical report in Nature Cell Biology.

12 Jan 2023

ADDF-Harrington partnership accelerates the translation of innovative Alzheimer's research into therapies

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation and Harrington Discovery Institute at University Hospitals in Cleveland have granted an ADDF-Harrington Scholar Award to Christiane Wrann, PhD, DVM, Associate Professor in Medicine at the Cardiovascular Research Center and the McCance Center for Brain Health at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Harvard Medical School in Boston.

12 Jan 2023

The same genetic factors may contribute to both cardiometabolic diseases and dementia

Being affected by several cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke, is linked to a greatly increased risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

12 Jan 2023

Hernia: A common medical condition that can develop for many reasons

While an impending storm will trigger cautionary news reports about the risk of a heart attack while shoveling snow, you're less likely to hear how twisting and turning while moving heavy amounts of the tiny ice crystals may increase your risk of developing a hernia.

12 Jan 2023

Using lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA to treat blindness associated with rare genetic condition

Oregon State University College of Pharmacy scientists have demonstrated in animal models the possibility of using lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA, the technology underpinning COVID-19 vaccines, to treat blindness associated with a rare genetic condition.

11 Jan 2023

Study on bacterial infection in older individuals

The older population is prone to microbial infections, which can lead to death. Hence, it is important to understand why this group is vulnerable to microbial infection, especially bacterial infection. A recent Scientific Reports study linked data from two sources to understand the determining factors for microbial infection in the older population in the UK.

11 Jan 2023

Green tea may protect against telomere shortening due to biological aging

A new study in Scientific Reports aimed to analyze the association between cross-section and longitudinal LTL changes with the consumption of soft drinks, coffee, and tea among middle-aged and older Korean men and women for six years. It also assessed any changes in the association results according to a difference in sex and age groups.

11 Jan 2023

New genetic test could guide the treatment of ovarian cancer

Researchers have developed an optimized genetic test for ovarian cancer, which helps accurately target an effective but expensive medication.

11 Jan 2023

Study reveals how inflammation alters the tumor microenvironment in acute myeloid leukemia

Severe inflammation weakens the body's ability to kill cancerous blood cells in people with acute myeloid leukemia (AML), a new study shows.

11 Jan 2023

UC research could lead to possible treatments for scoliosis in the future

How cells shape complex tissues and organs during embryo development, which makes us what we are, has many mysteries.

11 Jan 2023

Waning immunity hypothesis may explain mumps resurgence in the United States

Researchers investigated the putative mechanism(s) of vaccine failure underlying the resurgence of mumps in the United States (US).

11 Jan 2023

What is the association between acute lymphoblastic leukemia and congenital cytomegalovirus infection?

Researchers evaluated the relationship between congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) infection and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

11 Jan 2023

Researchers study congenital abnormalities after COVID-19 infection and vaccination

Researchers compared the significant congenital abnormalities observed after coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and vaccination.

11 Jan 2023

Lifestyle and genetic factors influence risk of cardiovascular complications after COVID-19

Researchers examined the contribution of lifestyle and genetic factors to cardiovascular and thromboembolic event (CVE) risk following coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

11 Jan 2023

Newly discovered CRISPR immune system shuts down infected cells to thwart infection

In this interview, News Medical speaks to Assitant Professor Ryan Jackson about his latest work, published in tandem Nature papers, detailing the discovery of a new CRISPR immune system.

11 Jan 2023

Neurosurgeons discover potential markers of glial brain tumors

RUDN University neurosurgeons have discovered potential markers of the most common brain tumor. They turned out to be microRNAs - small sequences of nucleotides.

11 Jan 2023

Discovery could lead to more effective treatments for childhood obesity and cancer

An Iowa State University research team has discovered a method for modifying the function of an enzyme crucial to fat production, which could lead to more effective treatments for childhood obesity and cancer.

11 Jan 2023

Researchers discover the Nrf3-mediated mechanism of melanogenesis

The skin is presumably the largest and one of the most versatile body organs. By providing a physical barrier, it protects our body from environmental assaults.

11 Jan 2023

RNAs may be a promising biomarker and therapeutic target for ischemic stroke

RUDN doctors analyzed the latest research on the use of RNA for the treatment and diagnosis of ischemic stroke.

10 Jan 2023

Genetic News and Research

Study reveals why older male fruit flies are more likely to pass mutations onto their offspring

Unique mass spectrometry-based approach to study specific changes in DNA after replication

ADDF-Harrington partnership accelerates the translation of innovative Alzheimer's research into therapies

The same genetic factors may contribute to both cardiometabolic diseases and dementia

Hernia: A common medical condition that can develop for many reasons

Using lipid nanoparticles and messenger RNA to treat blindness associated with rare genetic condition

Study on bacterial infection in older individuals

Green tea may protect against telomere shortening due to biological aging

New genetic test could guide the treatment of ovarian cancer

Study reveals how inflammation alters the tumor microenvironment in acute myeloid leukemia

UC research could lead to possible treatments for scoliosis in the future

Waning immunity hypothesis may explain mumps resurgence in the United States

What is the association between acute lymphoblastic leukemia and congenital cytomegalovirus infection?

Researchers study congenital abnormalities after COVID-19 infection and vaccination

Lifestyle and genetic factors influence risk of cardiovascular complications after COVID-19

Newly discovered CRISPR immune system shuts down infected cells to thwart infection

Neurosurgeons discover potential markers of glial brain tumors

Discovery could lead to more effective treatments for childhood obesity and cancer

Researchers discover the Nrf3-mediated mechanism of melanogenesis

RNAs may be a promising biomarker and therapeutic target for ischemic stroke

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