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Study reveals protective role of C3 protein in insulin-producing cells

Although there are many differences between type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes, there are also similarities, such as inflammation of the insulin-producing cells.

21 Mar 2024

Researchers identify mechanism behind COVID-19 related brain fog

Among the many confounding symptoms in patients recovering from a COVID-19 infection are memory loss and difficulty learning.

21 Mar 2024

Scientists shed light on key immune regulators involved in Alzheimer’s and other disorders of lipid-rich tissues

Using novel genetic and genomic tools, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have shed light on the role of immune cells called macrophages in lipid-rich tissues like the brain, advancing our understanding of Alzheimer's and other diseases.

21 Mar 2024

Concomitant pharmacotherapy overcomes immunotherapy challenges in aggressive blood cancer

Researchers at the University of Zurich and the University Hospital Zurich have discovered that a specific mutation in the cancer cells of an aggressive type of blood cancer can prevent novel immunotherapies such as CAR T-cell therapy from working.

21 Mar 2024

Study pinpoints several genetic variants contributing to Alzheimer's disease

Identifying genetic variants and the role they play in predisposing people to Alzheimer's disease can help researchers better understand how to treat the neurodegenerative condition for which there is currently no cure.

21 Mar 2024

From farm to pharmacy: Transgenic cow milk as a new source of human insulin

A team of researchers from Brazil constructed a lentivirus vector with expression specific for mammary glands and carrying the gene for human insulin.

21 Mar 2024

Bioengineering edible mycelium to enhance nutritional value, color, and flavor

A modular synthetic biology toolkit for Aspergillus oryzae, an edible fungus used in fermented foods.

21 Mar 2024

Exploring the role of iodine in obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions

The metabolic implications of iodine consumption and elucidated the underlying mechanisms.

21 Mar 2024

Middle age: A critical turning point for brain health and cognition

Review emphasizes the significance of midlife for cognitive trajectories and brain health, advocating for research models that capture non-linear changes to better understand the unique processes occurring during this period.

20 Mar 2024

Investigational gene therapy shows promise for rare childhood neurodegenerative disease

An investigational gene therapy for a rare neurodegenerative disease that begins in early childhood, known as giant axonal neuropathy (GAN), was well tolerated and showed signs of therapeutic benefit in a clinical trial led by the National Institutes of Health.

20 Mar 2024

Enhancing the safety and efficacy of breast and ovarian cancer treatment

Some anti-cancer treatments not only target tumour cells but also healthy cells. If their effects on the latter are too strong, their use can become limiting.

20 Mar 2024

Hearing loss linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression via GDF1 pathway

Study unveils the GDF1 signaling pathway's role in mitigating the adverse effects of hearing loss on Alzheimer's disease, spotlighting potential avenues for therapeutic development.

20 Mar 2024

Astrocyte immune memory in multiple sclerosis pathology revealed

Immunological memory - the ability to respond to a previously encountered antigen, or foreign substance, with greater speed and intensity on re-exposure is a hallmark of adaptive immunity.

20 Mar 2024

Unraveling the relationship between olfactory receptors and blood pressure sex differences

Using data from both mice and humans, a Johns Hopkins Medicine research team has found that a cell surface protein that senses odors and chemicals may be responsible for - and help explain - sex differences in mammalian blood pressure.

20 Mar 2024

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

The global population of patients with diabetic wounds is expected to rise to between 9.1 million to 26.1 million by 2030.

20 Mar 2024

Researchers develop a cost-effective method to spatially characterize and map brain epigenomes

An estimated one in six people suffer from a brain disorder worldwide, according to the American Brain Foundation.

20 Mar 2024

Genetic test can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy

Researchers have developed a genetic test that can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy drugs.

20 Mar 2024

Pembrolizumab enhances breast cancer treatment regardless of age or menopausal status

New data from the KEYNOTE-756 phase 3 clinical trial show that adding the immunotherapy drug, pembrolizumab, to chemotherapy before and after surgery for breast cancer leads to better outcomes for patients regardless of their age or menopausal status.

20 Mar 2024

Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment

Fibrolamellar carcinoma (FLC) is a rare liver cancer with a poor prognosis if not addressed early with surgery. The disease is caused by a single genetic mutation that creates a fusion protein.

20 Mar 2024

Study highlights causal associations between gut microbes and hypothyroidism

The association between the microbial community of the gut and hypothyroidism.

20 Mar 2024

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Study reveals protective role of C3 protein in insulin-producing cells

Researchers identify mechanism behind COVID-19 related brain fog

Scientists shed light on key immune regulators involved in Alzheimer’s and other disorders of lipid-rich tissues

Concomitant pharmacotherapy overcomes immunotherapy challenges in aggressive blood cancer

Study pinpoints several genetic variants contributing to Alzheimer's disease

From farm to pharmacy: Transgenic cow milk as a new source of human insulin

Bioengineering edible mycelium to enhance nutritional value, color, and flavor

Exploring the role of iodine in obesity, diabetes, and other metabolic conditions

Middle age: A critical turning point for brain health and cognition

Investigational gene therapy shows promise for rare childhood neurodegenerative disease

Enhancing the safety and efficacy of breast and ovarian cancer treatment

Hearing loss linked to accelerated Alzheimer's progression via GDF1 pathway

Astrocyte immune memory in multiple sclerosis pathology revealed

Unraveling the relationship between olfactory receptors and blood pressure sex differences

Microneedles offer a promising solution for the treatment of diabetic wounds

Researchers develop a cost-effective method to spatially characterize and map brain epigenomes

Genetic test can identify how patients with triple negative early-stage breast cancer will respond to immunotherapy

Pembrolizumab enhances breast cancer treatment regardless of age or menopausal status

Immune cell protein identified as potential target for rare liver cancer treatment

Study highlights causal associations between gut microbes and hypothyroidism

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

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

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