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Researchers discover functional links between potassium channel gene variants and neonatal epilepsy

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered functional links between dozens of potassium channel gene variants and neonatal epilepsy, according to a study published in JCI Insight.

4 Mar 2022

Community-based approach to genetic testing may have beneficial effects, study finds

In 2010, scientists discovered that African Americans who are born with certain variants of a gene called apolipoprotein L1 (APOL1) have a higher-than-average risk for experiencing chronic kidney disease (CKD).

4 Mar 2022

Potential molecular and clinical biomarkers of COVID-19 severity

Researchers have reviewed the currently published data examining the potential molecular and clinical biomarkers of COVID-19 severity.

4 Mar 2022

Researchers take pioneering efforts to optimize the functionality of pancreatic cells produced from stem cells

Helsingin yliopisto (University of Helsinki) Insulin is a vital hormone produced by pancreatic beta cells. Type 1 diabetes is caused by the destruction of these cells, which results in patients having to replace the lost insulin with multiple daily injections.

4 Mar 2022

Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 transmission at Purdue University

Researchers performed genomic surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants in a university setting.

4 Mar 2022

Patterns of bat β-coronaviruses evolution

Researchers conduct an evolutionary analysis of SARS-CoV-2-related bat β-coronavirus genomes.

4 Mar 2022

RT-LAMP assay shows promise as point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 detection assay across multiple settings

Researchers evaluate the feasibility and robustness of an optimized RT-LAMP SARS-CoV-2 detection assay across multiple resource-restricted settings.

4 Mar 2022

Researchers identify genetic link between lymphatic disorder and stillbirth

In a world first discovery, South Australian researchers have identified a genetic mutation responsible for a lymphatic disorder that may cause stillbirth or severe, chronic disease in affected children.

4 Mar 2022

Using oral blood pressure drug to treat Type 1 diabetes shows benefits for at least two years

Use of the drug verapamil to treat Type 1 diabetes continues to show benefits lasting at least two years, researchers report in the journal Nature Communications.

3 Mar 2022

Theoretical biologists capture the mechanisms underlying evolvability

All life evolves: microorganisms can become resistant to drugs, viruses evade our vaccines, and species may adapt to climate change.

3 Mar 2022

Study shows targeting DDX3 with RK-33 reduced the viral load in four isolates of SARS-CoV-2

A new study has focused on developing a novel anti-SARS-CoV-2 therapy using HTA directed against the human host DEAD-box RNA helicase.

3 Mar 2022

Infection with Omicron sub-lineage BA.1 protects from reinfection against BA.2 sub-lineage and vice-versa

Researchers found that infection with one Omicron sub-lineage of SARS-CoV-2 induces strong protection against reinfection with the other Omicron sub-lineage.

3 Mar 2022

Study explores coronavirus surveillance in bats from Argentina

In a new study, researchers monitored the circulation of coronaviruses in bats from the central and northern provinces of Argentina.

3 Mar 2022

Assessing the potential of IFNa subtypes in suppressing SARS-CoV-2

A recent study analyzes IFNa subtypes for their therapeutic potential against SARS-CoV-2 and identified the underlying immune signatures and mechanisms.

3 Mar 2022

Nicotinamide riboside supplement shows promise as a potential therapy for Parkinson’s disease

Nicotinamide riboside (NR) is amember of the vitamin B3 family, which can be found in foods like fruits, vegetables, meat, and milk. It is also used as a nutritional supplement to boost cellular levels of NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).

2 Mar 2022

Aggressive brain tumor in children can be identified by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid

It may be possible to identify the presence of an aggressive brain tumor in children by studying their cerebrospinal fluid, according to new research led by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center investigators.

2 Mar 2022

Using Hla-A*32 allele as a prognostic indicator of COVID-19 severity

In a new study, researchers evaluated the association between human leukocyte antigens alleles and the severity of COVID-19.

2 Mar 2022

Triple drug regimen proven effective against non-structural protein-1 of SARS-CoV-2

Researchers evaluated the synergistic activity of drugs acting against non-structural protein 1 of SARS-CoV-2 to decrease the viral infectivity.

2 Mar 2022

Government invests £260 million to support health research and life sciences manufacturing

Patients across the country are set to benefit from cutting-edge medical advances and treatments as the government invests £260 million today (Wednesday 2 March) to support research and development, as well as the manufacturing of new drugs, devices and diagnostics.

2 Mar 2022

Understanding the evolutionary mutational patterns of chronic SARS-CoV-2 infection

In a new study, researchers elucidated the factors driving adaptive evolution in chronic SARS-CoV-2 infections.

2 Mar 2022

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Researchers discover functional links between potassium channel gene variants and neonatal epilepsy

Community-based approach to genetic testing may have beneficial effects, study finds

Potential molecular and clinical biomarkers of COVID-19 severity

Researchers take pioneering efforts to optimize the functionality of pancreatic cells produced from stem cells

Dynamics of SARS-CoV-2 transmission at Purdue University

Patterns of bat β-coronaviruses evolution

RT-LAMP assay shows promise as point-of-care SARS-CoV-2 detection assay across multiple settings

Researchers identify genetic link between lymphatic disorder and stillbirth

Using oral blood pressure drug to treat Type 1 diabetes shows benefits for at least two years

Theoretical biologists capture the mechanisms underlying evolvability

Study shows targeting DDX3 with RK-33 reduced the viral load in four isolates of SARS-CoV-2

Infection with Omicron sub-lineage BA.1 protects from reinfection against BA.2 sub-lineage and vice-versa

Study explores coronavirus surveillance in bats from Argentina

Assessing the potential of IFNa subtypes in suppressing SARS-CoV-2

Nicotinamide riboside supplement shows promise as a potential therapy for Parkinson’s disease

Aggressive brain tumor in children can be identified by analyzing cerebrospinal fluid

Using Hla-A*32 allele as a prognostic indicator of COVID-19 severity

Triple drug regimen proven effective against non-structural protein-1 of SARS-CoV-2

Government invests £260 million to support health research and life sciences manufacturing

Understanding the evolutionary mutational patterns of chronic SARS-CoV-2 infection

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