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Researchers discover potential new treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma

Researchers from the Leibniz Institute on Aging in Jena and the Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus-Senftenberg have discovered a novel treatment approach for soft tissue tumors, which are frequently occurring in children and are often malignant.

26 Jul 2023

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

Researchers evaluate imaging information and characterize skeletal proportions to assess the genetic root of these traits and their connections to each other.

26 Jul 2023

Cervical fibroblasts in cervical insufficiency patients show impaired responses to progesterone

The study described in Scientific Reports highlights an impaired response to the hormone progesterone (P4) in cervical fibroblasts from patients with refractory cervical insufficiency (CI).

26 Jul 2023

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

Researchers evaluate the impact of tumor-derived GDF-15 on responses to anti-PD-1 immunotherapy.

26 Jul 2023

Positive experiences can reverse cognitive decline in old age

A new research paper was published in Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science) Volume 15, Issue 13, entitled, "MSK1 is required for the beneficial synaptic and cognitive effects of enriched experience across the lifespan."

26 Jul 2023

Japanese researchers identify genetic quirk linked to severe COVID-19

Despite intensive research since the pandemic began, much remains unknown about COVID-19, particularly why it can be so severe in some cases and relatively mild in others.

25 Jul 2023

Primary cilia play a critical role in growth plate regeneration

Growth plates (GP), situated at the ends of long bones in children, supply chondrocytes necessary for bone growth.

25 Jul 2023

Meclofenamate shows promise in treating abnormal respiratory mucus

Our respiratory system is lined with a thin fluid layer called mucus on the inside. The mucus protects us from inhaling harmful and unwanted airborne agents from germs to pollutants; it achieves this feat due to its unique gel-like texture imparted by proteins called mucins.

25 Jul 2023

Brazilian researchers identify new way to stop excessive inflammation in COVID-19

Researchers at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have identified a new class of molecules capable of stopping the excessive inflammation typical of the severe form of COVID-19 without impairing the immune response to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes the disease.

25 Jul 2023

Newly identified brain cell type may play role in neuropsychiatric disorders

A University of California, Irvine-led team of researchers working at the Center for Neural Circuit Mapping find links between brain disorders and dysfunction of newly identified inhibitory brain cell types.

25 Jul 2023

Targeting chronic endometritis: study reveals potential diagnostic markers

Researchers investigated the gene expression signatures and immune cell involvement in chronic endometritis (CE) for potential diagnostic markers.

25 Jul 2023

Single target, multiple possibilities: microRNA holds promise for epilepsy treatment

Study investigated the role of micro-ribonucleic acid (miRNA) miR-335-5p as a potential therapeutic target for epilepsy.

25 Jul 2023

New targets for psoriasis treatment? Study reveals 165 associated genes

Researchers conducted a transcriptome-wide association study.

25 Jul 2023

NK:IO raises £1.2M, bringing total Seed funding to £5.1M, to advance pioneering NK cell therapy

New investment of £1.2M brings total Seed funding to £5.1M including Innovate UK grants of £1.9M.

From NK:IO Limited 25 Jul 2023

Researchers uncover the biology behind insulin production

The discovery of insulin has saved the lives of millions of people with diabetes worldwide, but little is known about the first step of insulin synthesis.

25 Jul 2023

USC study reveals key details about how cancer cells metastasize

A surprising finding from USC reveals key details about how cancer cells metastasize and suggests new therapeutic approaches for halting their spread.

24 Jul 2023

New campaign aims to reduce missed or delayed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis after newborn screening

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is leading an awareness campaign that aims to reduce missed or delayed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis after newborn screening, especially in non-White infants.

24 Jul 2023

Cancer-causing gene also plays a crucial role in aging, study finds

A gene called Myc (pronounced "mick") that is among the most important drivers of cancer in both mice and humans also plays a newly discovered crucial role in aging, according to a new Cell Reports study by researchers at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

24 Jul 2023

Probiotic may help prevent cognitive decline during aging

Findings from a new study suggest that taking a probiotic could help prevent the decline in memory and thinking that can accompany aging.

24 Jul 2023

Lactate plays a critical role in helping neural stem cells develop into specialized neurons

Scientists at Tohoku University have discovered the critical role that lactate plays in helping neural stem cells develop into specialized neurons, a process dubbed neuronal differentiation.

24 Jul 2023

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Researchers discover potential new treatment for rhabdomyosarcoma

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

Cervical fibroblasts in cervical insufficiency patients show impaired responses to progesterone

Tumor-derived GDF-15 suppresses immunotherapy response

Positive experiences can reverse cognitive decline in old age

Japanese researchers identify genetic quirk linked to severe COVID-19

Primary cilia play a critical role in growth plate regeneration

Meclofenamate shows promise in treating abnormal respiratory mucus

Brazilian researchers identify new way to stop excessive inflammation in COVID-19

Newly identified brain cell type may play role in neuropsychiatric disorders

Targeting chronic endometritis: study reveals potential diagnostic markers

Single target, multiple possibilities: microRNA holds promise for epilepsy treatment

New targets for psoriasis treatment? Study reveals 165 associated genes

NK:IO raises £1.2M, bringing total Seed funding to £5.1M, to advance pioneering NK cell therapy

Researchers uncover the biology behind insulin production

USC study reveals key details about how cancer cells metastasize

New campaign aims to reduce missed or delayed diagnosis of cystic fibrosis after newborn screening

Cancer-causing gene also plays a crucial role in aging, study finds

Probiotic may help prevent cognitive decline during aging

Lactate plays a critical role in helping neural stem cells develop into specialized neurons

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