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New blood test rapidly diagnoses heart attacks

With heart attacks, every second counts. A new blood test diagnoses them in minutes rather than hours and could be adapted as a tool for first responders and people at home.

16 Oct 2024

Understanding how men and women process pain differently

In a new study evaluating meditation for chronic lower back pain, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered that men and women utilize different biological systems to relieve pain.

16 Oct 2024

Bacteriophages unveil auxiliary genes critical for infection

Viruses that infect bacteria—known as bacteriophages - could be used in a targeted manner to combat bacterial diseases.

16 Oct 2024

New drug targets identified for retinitis pigmentosa therapies

An international team of researchers has identified new drug targets for therapies that could benefit patients with different forms of retinitis pigmentosa and other inherited retinal diseases.

16 Oct 2024

Researchers develop decision tree to help clinicians predict genetic diagnoses in neurodevelopmental cases

A study identifies motor delay and hypotonia as key predictors of genetic diagnoses, aiding clinicians in neurodevelopmental care and genetic testing decisions.

16 Oct 2024

Researchers identify shared genetic variants between testosterone traits and PCOS

A genome-wide study reveals significant genetic overlap between polycystic ovary syndrome and testosterone-related traits, highlighting shared causal variants.

16 Oct 2024

AI models boost detection of cognitive decline in medical records, study finds

This study assesses large language models for early detection of cognitive decline, highlighting their strengths and limitations compared to conventional AI.

16 Oct 2024

Can soda taxes fight obesity? New research adds to the debate

Findings suggest the Philadelphia sweetened beverage tax may lower BMI and obesity prevalence in adults, offering insights into effective health interventions.

16 Oct 2024

Genetic risk factors for long-COVID uncovered in a large multi-ethnic study

Researchers identified genetic loci and phenotypes linked to long-COVID in the largest multi-ethnic GWAS, revealing increased risk factors for chronic conditions like fatigue, depression, and fibromyalgia.

16 Oct 2024

Antibody engineering drives innovation in drug development

Monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are used to prevent, detect, and treat a broad spectrum of non-communicable and communicable diseases. Over the past few years, the market for mAbs has grown exponentially with an expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.07% from 2024 (237.64 billion USD estimated at the end of 2023) to 2033 (679.03 billion USD expected by the end of 2033).

16 Oct 2024

Researchers uncover distinct cell vulnerabilities in Alzheimer’s progression with novel multiomics approach

Researchers used single-cell and spatial genomics to map cell-type-specific changes in the middle temporal gyrus, identifying distinct disease phases in Alzheimer’s progression.

16 Oct 2024

Structural biology uncovers the molecular basis of b1 vitamin transport and deficiency

Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is essential for the survival of our cells. The human body can't produce it, but we can maintain healthy levels of this vitamin by eating foods like salmon, legumes, and brown rice.

16 Oct 2024

Antiverse raises £3.5 M ($4.6 M) to advance generative AI antibody design platform

Antiverse, a techbio company designing antibodies for challenging targets, today announced it has added £3.5 M ($4.6 M) to its seed funding.

From Antiverse 16 Oct 2024

Alleo and Ubiquigent enter AI-driven strategic partnership to accelerate DUB-focused drug discovery

Ubiquigent Limited (“Ubiquigent”), a drug discovery and development company harnessing novel deubiquitinase (DUB) modulators as new therapeutics for areas of high unmet medical need, today announced a strategic partnership with Alleo Labs Corp. (“Alleo”), a pioneer in using artificial intelligence (AI) to develop new therapeutics for neurological diseases.

From Ubiquigent Limited 16 Oct 2024

Gene editing restores treatment sensitivity in melanoma

In a potential advance for melanoma patients, researchers at ChristianaCare’s Gene Editing Institute have used CRISPR gene editing tools to disable a gene mutation often seen in aggressive forms of this dangerous skin cancer that renders promising treatments ineffective.

16 Oct 2024

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

The Building H Index 2024 rates 75+ non-healthcare products on their impact on human health, identifying how daily-use items influence eating, sleep, physical activity, social interaction, and outdoor behaviors. The report pushes for company accountability in improving health outcomes through small product modifications.

16 Oct 2024

Historical review reveals French contributions to depression research

In an era where mental health awareness is at the forefront of public discourse, a new historical review is shedding light on the often-overlooked French contributions to our understanding of depression.

16 Oct 2024

Harnessing the power of miRNA for cancer diagnosis and treatment

This study is led by Dr. Shiwei Duan (Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, Hangzhou City University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China). His team analyzed literature on miRNA, summarizing the close relationship between these small molecules and cancer. miRNA is a type of non-coding RNA that does not encode proteins, but can target more than 60% of human protein-coding genes.

15 Oct 2024

DNA changes from high potency cannabis use may signal psychosis risk

Published in Molecular Psychiatry, this is the first study to suggest that the use of high potency cannabis leaves a distinct mark on DNA, providing valuable insights into the biological impact of cannabis use.

15 Oct 2024

Distinct immune profiles linked to adverse reactions from immunotherapy

Distinct immune "signatures" in patients who develop adverse events while taking immunotherapy for cancer may help oncologists identify patients at risk and treat them early to prevent serious side effects, suggests a study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy.

15 Oct 2024

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New blood test rapidly diagnoses heart attacks

Understanding how men and women process pain differently

Bacteriophages unveil auxiliary genes critical for infection

New drug targets identified for retinitis pigmentosa therapies

Researchers develop decision tree to help clinicians predict genetic diagnoses in neurodevelopmental cases

Researchers identify shared genetic variants between testosterone traits and PCOS

AI models boost detection of cognitive decline in medical records, study finds

Can soda taxes fight obesity? New research adds to the debate

Genetic risk factors for long-COVID uncovered in a large multi-ethnic study

Antibody engineering drives innovation in drug development

Researchers uncover distinct cell vulnerabilities in Alzheimer’s progression with novel multiomics approach

Structural biology uncovers the molecular basis of b1 vitamin transport and deficiency

Antiverse raises £3.5 M ($4.6 M) to advance generative AI antibody design platform

Alleo and Ubiquigent enter AI-driven strategic partnership to accelerate DUB-focused drug discovery

Gene editing restores treatment sensitivity in melanoma

Everyday products ranked for health impact: Which ones are harming you and which are making you healthier?

Historical review reveals French contributions to depression research

Harnessing the power of miRNA for cancer diagnosis and treatment

DNA changes from high potency cannabis use may signal psychosis risk

Distinct immune profiles linked to adverse reactions from immunotherapy

Reducing polypharmacy through innovative drug formulation technologies

How innovation in dried blood spot testing is transforming neurological disease monitoring

Unlocking live single-cell functional insights

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