Genetics
Gene editing possible for kidney disease
For the first time scientists have identified how to halt kidney disease in a life-limiting genetic condition, which may pave the way for personalised treatment in the future.
Nov 16, 2018
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Promising new blood test is first of its kind to detect liver scarring
Newcastle scientists and medics have developed a new type of genetic blood test that diagnoses scarring in the liver - even before someone may feel ill.
Apr 9, 2016
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Surgery
New hope for kidney revival for transplant
New research has demonstrated that kidneys can be revived prior to transplantation by delivering a cell therapy directly to the organ.
Jul 14, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
First melanoma test identifies those at low risk of cancer spreading
ITV Tyne Tees presenter, Pam Royle, is one of the first to try a new test developed by Newcastle University which predicts whether her skin cancer is likely to return.
Sep 27, 2019
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Medical research
Widespread errors in 'proofreading' cause inherited blindness
Mistakes in "proofreading" the genetic code of retinal cells is the cause of a form of inherited blindness, retinitis pigmentosa (RP) caused by mutations in splicing factors.
Oct 12, 2018
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Ophthalmology
Curve-eye-ture: How to grow artificial corneas
Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, and the University of California have developed a new method to grow curved human corneas improving the quality and transparency - solely by controlling the behaviour of cells in a ...
Oct 19, 2017
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Inflammatory disorders
Chronic inflammation accelerates ageing
(Medical Xpress)—Inflammation could be a key factor in the ageing process academics at Newcastle University have found, and the discovery could help scientists identify new ways of delaying ageing.
Jun 25, 2014
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Genetics
Breakthrough into the cause of male infertility
Scientists at Newcastle University have identified a new genetic mechanism that can cause severe forms of male infertility.
Jan 10, 2022
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Neuroscience
Musical brain patterns could help predict epileptic seizures
The research led by Newcastle University's Dr Mark Cunningham and Professor Miles Whittington and supported by the Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research, indicates a novel electrical bio-marker in humans.
Jun 15, 2012
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Health
Mediterranean diet associated with decreased risk of dementia
Eating a traditional Mediterranean-type diet—rich in foods such as seafood, fruit, and nuts—may help reduce the risk of dementia by almost a quarter, a new study has revealed.
Mar 13, 2023
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