Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

An analysis of over 20,000 U.S. adults found that people who limited their eating across less than 8 hours per day, a time-restricted eating plan, were more likely to die from cardiovascular disease compared to people who ate across 12-16 hours per day, according to preliminary research presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, March 18- 21, in Chicago.

18 Mar 2024

Researchers discover link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling in colorectal cancer

The Organoid group at the Hubrecht Institute have identified a new link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling activity.

18 Mar 2024

Synthetic mucins shed light on cancer biology and tumor formation

During cold and flu season, excess mucus is a common, unpleasant symptom of illness, but the slippery substance is essential to human health.

18 Mar 2024

Unraveling the complexities of muscle repair in diabetes: A call for targeted research and therapies

Review outlines the impact of diabetes on skeletal muscle regeneration, highlighting the need for focused research and innovative therapies to tackle this growing health issue.

17 Mar 2024

Study unlocks the mystery of neonatal neutropenia in newborns

Compared to adults, newborns are highly susceptible to infections and these infections can cause serious health complications and even death.

15 Mar 2024

AI model developed by SOPHiA GENETICS and UroCCR predicts post-operative outcomes in kidney cancer study

SOPHiA GENETICS, a cloud-native software company and a leader in data-driven medicine, and the French Kidney Cancer Research Network collaborated on a study using a multimodal algorithm to help predict post-operative outcomes for those facing renal cell carcinoma, with the results recently published in npj Precision Oncology.

15 Mar 2024

Cedars-Sinai expert explains new treatment options for pediatric patients with sarcomas

Leo Mascarenhas, MD, MS, has an important message for parents whose children have been diagnosed with sarcoma, a type of cancer that develops in the bones or soft tissues.

14 Mar 2024

NCCN updates treatment guidelines for high-incidence cancers

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network is announcing several new updates to the cancer treatment practices listed in the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines).

14 Mar 2024

Understanding the genetic and cellular impact of smoking

It's no secret that smoking is extremely detrimental to health. Tobacco smoke contains thousands of chemicals, including carcinogens, increasing the risk of cancer, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.

14 Mar 2024

Rapid, easy-to-use diagnostic test could save more lives from melioidosis

Globally, more than half of patients die after infection with the neglected tropical disease, melioidosis, often before they are diagnosed.

13 Mar 2024

Could vitamin D levels be associated with lower back pain?

A study examining U.K. Biobank data found no significant association between vitamin D status or supplement use and the incidence of lower back pain, highlighting the complex nature of pain origins.

13 Mar 2024

New custom-designed proteins can efficiently reach intramembrane targets

Hitting targets embedded within the cell membrane has long been difficult for drug developers due to the membrane's challenging biochemical properties. Now, Scripps Research chemists have demonstrated new custom-designed proteins that can efficiently reach these "intramembrane" targets.

13 Mar 2024

Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

A first-of-its-kind study suggests that to detect subtle gait impairments in older adults that often are prevalent in the early stages of cognitive decline, "throw them a curve."

12 Mar 2024

Study: More women experience cardiovascular disease following a depression diagnosis than men

People with depression face an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD); however, more women experience CVD following a depression diagnosis than men, according to a new study published today in JACC: Asia.

12 Mar 2024

Scientists find answers about cardiovascular diseases by probing the cellular "glue"

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have found important answers about strokes, heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases by probing the biological glue our bodies create to protect us from those deadly dangers.

11 Mar 2024

Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

Aromatic herbs and spices in the Mediterranean diet, especially black cumin, cinnamon, ginger, curcumin, and saffron, have been found to significantly improve glycemic profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes.

10 Mar 2024

Study reveals blood markers to predict healthspan and aging trajectories

University of Pittsburgh researchers have uncovered blood-based markers linked with healthy and rapid aging, allowing them to predict a person's biological age - how fast a person's cells and organs age regardless of their birthdate.

8 Mar 2024

"Copy-paste" genetic mechanism increases the genetic diversity of malaria parasite

By dissecting the genetic diversity of the most deadly human malaria parasite – Plasmodium falciparum – researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have identified a mechanism of 'copy-paste' genetics that increases the genetic diversity of the parasite at accelerated time scales.

7 Mar 2024

Inherited genetic factors may predict elevated risk of new cancers among childhood cancer survivors

Common inherited genetic factors that predict cancer risk in the general population may also predict elevated risk of new cancers among childhood cancer survivors, according to a study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health.

7 Mar 2024

Mass spectrometry and glycobiology - what are the genetic applications?

In this new episode of the omg OMx podcast, Kate Stumpo speaks to Chris Taron about his experience in glycobiology, the use of mass spectrometry in that field, and the implications for genetic research.

From Bruker Life Sciences Mass Spectrometry 7 Mar 2024

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Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

8-hour time-restricted eating schedule may increase heart disease mortality

Researchers discover link between FBXW7 mutations and EGFR signaling in colorectal cancer

Synthetic mucins shed light on cancer biology and tumor formation

Unraveling the complexities of muscle repair in diabetes: A call for targeted research and therapies

Study unlocks the mystery of neonatal neutropenia in newborns

AI model developed by SOPHiA GENETICS and UroCCR predicts post-operative outcomes in kidney cancer study

Cedars-Sinai expert explains new treatment options for pediatric patients with sarcomas

NCCN updates treatment guidelines for high-incidence cancers

Understanding the genetic and cellular impact of smoking

Rapid, easy-to-use diagnostic test could save more lives from melioidosis

Could vitamin D levels be associated with lower back pain?

New custom-designed proteins can efficiently reach intramembrane targets

Curved path walking reveals subtle gait impairments linked to cognitive decline

Study: More women experience cardiovascular disease following a depression diagnosis than men

Scientists find answers about cardiovascular diseases by probing the cellular "glue"

Spicing up diabetes management: Mediterranean diet's aromatic herbs lower blood sugar

Study reveals blood markers to predict healthspan and aging trajectories

"Copy-paste" genetic mechanism increases the genetic diversity of malaria parasite

Inherited genetic factors may predict elevated risk of new cancers among childhood cancer survivors

Mass spectrometry and glycobiology - what are the genetic applications?

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