Narrowing the radiology gender gap The radiology gender gap is decreasing, but there remains work to be done, according to an editorial published in RadioGraphics. Jul 25, 2024 0 0
Organoids mimicking celiac disease show new link between gluten and intestinal damage Small, laboratory-grown balls of cells made from the intestinal tissue of people with celiac disease have revealed a previously unknown molecular link between gluten exposure and intestinal damage, according to a study by ... Jul 25, 2024 0 37
Tiny deletion in heart muscle protein linked to long-term effects on adult atrial fibrillation Millions of adults have atrial fibrillation—an irregular beating of the upper chambers of the heart that yields increased risk of heart failure, stroke and death. Many genetic mutations in the developing fetus can lead ... Jul 25, 2024 0 45
New gene therapy approach shows promise for Duchenne muscular dystrophy Indiana University School of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in developing a new gene therapy approach that restores full-length dystrophin protein, which could lead to new treatments for people ... Jul 25, 2024 0 18
New protein discovery may influence future cancer treatment Researchers from the University of Otago, Christchurch, have spearheaded the discovery of a protein function which has the potential to guide the development of novel cancer treatment options and improve the diagnosis of ... Jul 25, 2024 0 39
Large study shows early-onset dementia more common than previously reported A new major study by the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Oulu and Neurocenter Finland explored early-onset dementia in the working-age population in Finland. The study cohort was one of the largest in the ... Jul 25, 2024 0 2
High levels of a specific antibody may contribute to acute coronary syndrome, investigators say How a person's immune system responds to a protein called LL-37 may increase the risk of developing acute coronary syndrome, but the response may also serve as a potential target for future treatments. These findings come ... Jul 25, 2024 0 3
Cell aging discovery could help detect early warning signs for neurodegenerative diseases A team from King's College London and collaborators have pinpointed how different areas of the neuron age differently, with a potential knock-on effect on healthy cell function and the development of neurodegenerative conditions. ... Jul 25, 2024 0 32
Pioneering single-cell kidney atlas sheds light on potential treatments Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania revealed the most extensive single cell atlas of the human kidney, capturing the complexity of ... Jul 25, 2024 0 14
AI tools reveal complexity of mental health measurement With an increased focus on mental health and growing understanding of its complexities, new research led by Cornell Tech Ph.D. candidate Dan Adler finds that there's no one-size-fits all for how we experience mental health ... Jul 25, 2024 0 32