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Biologic, environmental factors may be possible culprits for racial disparities in CKD progression

Although black and Hispanic veterans with chronic kidney disease are more likely than white patients to see a kidney specialist- a nephrologist- they are more likely to suffer disease progression from early stage to advanced kidney disease, reports a study published this month in the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

24 Aug 2018

MDA announces 34 new grants totaling $9.9 million to accelerate neuromuscular research

The Muscular Dystrophy Association today announced the award of 34 new grants totaling more than $9.9 million for its summer round of funding. These new grants represent a continued commitment by MDA to fund groundbreaking research that will accelerate treatments and cures for the more than 40 diseases in its program.

24 Aug 2018

UAB receives NIH grant to continue evaluation of new medication for IPF

The University of Alabama at Birmingham has received a grant from the National Institutes of Health totaling $8.9 million to fund a multiyear program evaluating the role of a new medication in a clinical trial for patients suffering from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

24 Aug 2018

Comprehensive analysis reveals weaknesses to target in common pediatric solid tumor

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators have completed the most comprehensive analysis yet of a common pediatric solid tumor, identifying weaknesses to target and a promising precision medicine that is now in clinical trials.

23 Aug 2018

Study provides new clues to connection between aging and neurodegeneration

For decades researchers have worked to shed light on the causes of neurodegenerative disorders, a group of devastating conditions, including Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, that involve the progressive loss of neurons and nervous system function. In recent years, numerous factors, from genetic mutations to viral infections, have been found to contribute to the development of these diseases.

23 Aug 2018

GW researchers to develop model for studying role of COMPASS protein in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of cancer related deaths in the United States with a five-year survival rate of less than 10 percent. Although it is defined by a small number of genetic alterations, efforts to pharmacologically target specific pathways have been unsuccessful.

23 Aug 2018

Bluebird bio collaborates with Gritstone Oncology to develop novel cancer cell therapies

Bluebird bio, Inc. and Gritstone Oncology, Inc. today announced a collaboration to research, develop and commercialize products for the treatment of cancer using cell therapy.

23 Aug 2018

Qlu Health launches in the UK

A new genetic health testing company that focuses on preventing life altering medical conditions before they are apparent rather than reacting to them has launched in the UK. Qlu Health offers cancer, cardiac, nutrition and gut testing.

23 Aug 2018

Individual hypertensive responses to antibiotics may vary depending on genetic makeup and gut bacteria

Individual variations in genetic makeup and gut bacteria may explain the different effects of antibiotics on blood pressure, a new rat study suggests. The findings are published ahead of print in Physiological Genomics.

23 Aug 2018

Scientists work towards solving mystery of incurable blood diseases

Scientists may be on the road to solving the mystery of a group of mostly incurable blood diseases called myelodysplastic syndromes, which cause people to have immature, malfunctioning bone marrow cells that fuel a diverse set of health problems and can lead to leukemia.

23 Aug 2018

Single neuron in fruit fly triggers new behavior and also suppresses antagonistic behavior

In the fruit fly, a single pair of brain neurons command backward locomotion in both larvae and adults, researchers report.

23 Aug 2018

Researchers describe how RNA polymerase detects UV light damage in DNA

Damage to DNA is a constant threat to cellular life, and so it is constantly monitored and detected by a family of enzymes called RNA polymerases, resulting in subsequent repair to maintain genome integrity.

23 Aug 2018

Rush University Medical Center opens Angelman Syndrome Clinic

Rush University Medical Center and the Angelman Syndrome Foundation, a national nonprofit organization headquartered in Aurora, Ill., announced the official opening of the Angelman Syndrome Clinic at Rush Children's Hospital.

23 Aug 2018

Ancient hybrid girl provides a connection between Neanderthals and Denisovans

According to latest findings, DNA of a girl shows for the first time the intermingling of species. Her father seems to be Denisovan while her mother was probably of Neanderthal origin.

22 Aug 2018

Advanced sequencing of nasal polyps provides new insights into allergic conditions

Nasal polyps - soft, grape-like outgrowths that can appear in the nasal passages and sinuses - can be chronic and relentless. Although noncancerous, these outgrowths can grow large enough to block the nose and sinuses, leading to discomfort, breathing problems and infections.

22 Aug 2018

Common ADHD drug may cause adverse psychotic side effects

In the scientific article recently published in Scandinavian Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychology, Erica Ramstad and others reviewed the existing evidence between various psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations, problems with concentration or anxiety with methylphenidate, a drug commonly prescribed as a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and narcolepsy.

22 Aug 2018

Genetic variants impact outcome in dilated cardiomyopathy patients of African ancestry

Genetic testing is a powerful diagnostic tool that is increasingly being used for the diagnosis of dilated cardiomyopathy, a disease in which the heart becomes enlarged, making it difficult to pump blood. Cardiomyopathy affects more than 3.5 million people in the United States.

22 Aug 2018

Surgically-removed tumor specimens can help quickly evaluate cancer drug efficacy

Genetic differences can affect the susceptibility of cancer cells to different drugs. In a new Molecular Oncology study, investigators show that surgically-removed breast and prostate tumor specimens can be used to rapidly screen different drugs to see which ones most effectively target an individual's cancer cells.

22 Aug 2018

Groundbreaking study finds certain brain disorders are genetically related

A large-scale, global study conducted by the Brainstorm Consortium has shown that certain brain disorders are genetically related.

22 Aug 2018

Researchers develop faster method to grow brain cells from stem cells

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have developed a faster method to generate functional brain cells, called astrocytes, from embryonic stem cells. Astrocytes play a significant role in neurodegenerative diseases.

22 Aug 2018

Genetic News and Research

Biologic, environmental factors may be possible culprits for racial disparities in CKD progression

MDA announces 34 new grants totaling $9.9 million to accelerate neuromuscular research

UAB receives NIH grant to continue evaluation of new medication for IPF

Comprehensive analysis reveals weaknesses to target in common pediatric solid tumor

Study provides new clues to connection between aging and neurodegeneration

GW researchers to develop model for studying role of COMPASS protein in pancreatic cancer

Bluebird bio collaborates with Gritstone Oncology to develop novel cancer cell therapies

Qlu Health launches in the UK

Individual hypertensive responses to antibiotics may vary depending on genetic makeup and gut bacteria

Scientists work towards solving mystery of incurable blood diseases

Single neuron in fruit fly triggers new behavior and also suppresses antagonistic behavior

Researchers describe how RNA polymerase detects UV light damage in DNA

Rush University Medical Center opens Angelman Syndrome Clinic

Ancient hybrid girl provides a connection between Neanderthals and Denisovans

Advanced sequencing of nasal polyps provides new insights into allergic conditions

Common ADHD drug may cause adverse psychotic side effects

Genetic variants impact outcome in dilated cardiomyopathy patients of African ancestry

Surgically-removed tumor specimens can help quickly evaluate cancer drug efficacy

Groundbreaking study finds certain brain disorders are genetically related

Researchers develop faster method to grow brain cells from stem cells

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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