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Timing of mutations can have effect on health and disease

A single genetic mutation can lead to completely different diseases, depending on the time and location at which the mutation occurs.

30 Jun 2017

Research provides new insights into how telomeres regulate cellular senescence

Researchers at the Institute of Molecular Biology and Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz have further uncovered the secrets of telomeres, the caps that protect the ends of our chromosomes.

30 Jun 2017

Differential RNA splicing may play role in prostate cancer disparities in African-American men

A form of genetic variation, called differential RNA splicing, may have a role in tumor aggressiveness and drug resistance in African American men with prostate cancer.

30 Jun 2017

Beta blockers reverse potentially detrimental genetic changes linked to heart disease

Beta blockers are commonly used world-wide to treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions, such as arrhythmias and heart failure.

30 Jun 2017

Dysfunctional microglia cells contribute to loss of synapses in Alzheimer's disease

Similar to other neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer's is a disease in which the cognitive abilities of afflicted persons continuously worsen.

30 Jun 2017

Study finds link between social support and self-care behaviors in adults with COPD

People with COPD are more likely to be active and to participate in pulmonary rehabilitation if they live with others and have a caregiver, according to new research published online, ahead of print in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.

30 Jun 2017

New, improved microcontact printing technology offers big hope for disease detection

OIST researchers develop a simple printing method to create effective disease detection tools.The field of medicine is always on the lookout for better disease diagnostic tools—simpler, faster, and cheaper technologies to enhance patient treatment and outcomes.

30 Jun 2017

Singapore researchers discover new mechanism in the liver's response to blocked bile ducts

A multi-disciplinary team of researchers from the Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore at the National University of Singapore, the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology of A*STAR, and BioSyM, Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology have described the mechanical principles adopted by liver cells as they remove excess bile during obstructive cholestasis.

30 Jun 2017

Study reveals link between cardiovascular risk factors and arterial distensibility in adolescence

The longitudinal study on children and adolescents conducted by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku, Finland, is unique worldwide.

30 Jun 2017

Liquid biopsies provide more information about disease course in non-invasive manner

A new study, to be presented at the ESMO 19th World Congress on Gastrointestinal Cancer, shows that so-called "liquid biopsies", blood tests that detect circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA), may not only sound an early alert that a treatment's effect is diminishing, but may also help explain why -sometimes offering clues about what to do next.

30 Jun 2017

Study looks into specific elements of Mediterranean diet for colorectal health

The benefits of a "Mediterranean diet" (MD) are well-known when it comes to colorectal protection, but it's hard to know specifically what elements of the diet are the healthiest.

30 Jun 2017

Benefits of full breastfeeding in newborns could last through to early adulthood, research shows

Babies who are fed only breast milk for the first three months of life appear to be much more likely to maintain a healthy weight trajectory, with the benefits possibly lasting through to early adulthood, new research shows.

30 Jun 2017

New LA BioMed study offers answers for why acupuncture may help people with chronic pain

The use of acupuncture to treat pain dates back to the earliest recorded history in China. Despite centuries of acupuncture, it's still not clear why this method of applying and stimulating tiny needles at certain points on the body can relieve pain.

30 Jun 2017

Catheter use during hemodialysis linked to increased rates of bloodstream infections

Using catheters to access the blood during hemodialysis continues to be linked with increased rates of bloodstream infections, according to a recent analysis of data from US dialysis facilities. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.

30 Jun 2017

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Timing of mutations can have effect on health and disease

Research provides new insights into how telomeres regulate cellular senescence

Differential RNA splicing may play role in prostate cancer disparities in African-American men

Beta blockers reverse potentially detrimental genetic changes linked to heart disease

Dysfunctional microglia cells contribute to loss of synapses in Alzheimer's disease

Study finds link between social support and self-care behaviors in adults with COPD

New, improved microcontact printing technology offers big hope for disease detection

Singapore researchers discover new mechanism in the liver's response to blocked bile ducts

Study reveals link between cardiovascular risk factors and arterial distensibility in adolescence

Liquid biopsies provide more information about disease course in non-invasive manner

Study looks into specific elements of Mediterranean diet for colorectal health

Benefits of full breastfeeding in newborns could last through to early adulthood, research shows

New LA BioMed study offers answers for why acupuncture may help people with chronic pain

Catheter use during hemodialysis linked to increased rates of bloodstream infections

Changes in walking speed after concussion not related to function of the brain's motor area

Measuring set of proteins may enable earlier diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder

Antibiotics found to be effective for treating simple skin abscesses in adults and children

Walking during work does not impair cognitive performance, study suggests

Study provides insights into how the brain can generate precisely timed movements

Mitochondria-targeted antioxidant shows promise for diabetic wound treatment

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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