Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Stem cell infusion boosts sepsis survival in mice
A one-time infusion of stem cells from bone marrow improves the survival of mice with sepsis, shows a study published today in eLife.
Feb 15, 2022
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Genetics
Researchers use brain organoids to identify origin of neurodevelopmental disorder
With the help of cerebral organoids, IMBA scientists were able to ascertain that tuberous sclerosis, a rare neurodevelopmental genetic disorder, arises developmentally rather than only genetically. With these patient-derived ...
Jan 27, 2022
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Genetics
Arthritis-related gene also regenerates cartilage in joints and growth plates
The IL-6 family of proteins has a bad reputation: it can promote inflammation, arthritis, autoimmune disease and even cancer. However, a new USC-led study published in Communications Biology reveals the importance of IL-6 ...
Jan 17, 2022
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Genetics
In Down syndrome cells, genome-wide disruptions mimic a senescence-like state
In Down syndrome, the third copy of chromosome 21 causes a reorganization of the 3D configuration of the entire genome in a key cell type of the developing brain, a new study shows. The resulting disruption of gene transcription ...
Jan 6, 2022
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Neuroscience
New method for investigating developmental relationships of cells in the brain
Our brain is extremely complex, performing countless complicated processes that allow us to think, move and feel. This is only possible because of the enormous diversity of different cell types in the brain, each with a very ...
Dec 20, 2021
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Medical research
Study identifies factor in 'young blood' that helps rejuvenate aged mouse muscle
As we age, our muscles gradually become smaller, weaker and less able to heal after injury. In a new study, UPMC and University of Pittsburgh researchers pinpoint an important mediator of youthfulness in mouse muscle, a discovery ...
Dec 6, 2021
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Genetics
Nudging cells to repair damaged retinas
In an approach could someday be used to help repair the retinas in patients who have lost vision due to such diseases as macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetes, scientists at the University of Washington School of Medicine ...
Oct 19, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Glioblastoma dependent on biotin distribution
Glioblastoma is the most lethal and malignant adult brain cancer that may arise from neuroglial stem or progenitor cells. Certain gene mutations or those with a known history of other cancers and radiation therapy may predispose ...
Sep 15, 2021
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Medical research
Pancreatic beta-cell boost in mice paves way for future diabetes treatments
A research team has uncovered the role of a gene that is critical to boosting the number of insulin-producing cells during the early development of the pancreas. The findings could bolster diabetes research efforts and eventually ...
Aug 12, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Novel therapy may improve survival for patients with malignant gliomas
A novel therapy engineered by Northwestern Medicine investigators improved progression-free and overall survival for patients with newly diagnosed malignant gliomas, according to results from a recent phase I clinical trial ...
Jul 30, 2021
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