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Oncology & Cancer
Earliest stages and possible new cause of stomach cancer revealed
For the first time, scientists have systematically analyzed somatic mutations in stomach lining tissue to unpick mutational processes, some of which can lead to cancer. The team also uncovered hints of a potential new cause ...
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Illuminating the immune response to aberrant DNA
Our cells harbor a DNA detector termed cGAS to inform the immune system of viral and bacterial infections, cell death, as well as transformation during cancer. Researchers led by Ikerbasque Research Professor Sergio P. Acebrón ...
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Genetic mutation predicts pancreatic cancer metastasis and survival
A new study by Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers found that the presence of a specific genetic mutation—KRAS circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA)—strongly indicates a higher risk of cancer spread and worse ...
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Non-genetic theories of cancer address inconsistencies in current paradigm
It's time for researchers to reconsider the current paradigm of cancer as a genetic disease, argues Sui Huang from the Institute for Systems Biology, U.S., and colleagues in an essay published in the open-access journal PLOS ...
Mar 18, 2025
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New AI tool visualizes a cell's 'social network' to help treat cancer
A first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence (AI)-based neural network can rapidly analyze and interpret millions of cells from a patient sample, predicting molecular changes in the tissue. It can potentially pinpoint where ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Patient dies following muscular dystrophy gene therapy, Sarepta reports
Sarepta Therapeutics said Tuesday that a patient died while taking its closely watched gene therapy for muscular dystrophy, sending company shares plummeting more than 25%.
Mar 18, 2025
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Novel intercellular mechanisms may inform treatments for congenital spinal defects
Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified novel mechanisms regulating the development of the spinal column during embryonic development, findings that could inform new treatments for congenital scoliosis and other ...
Mar 17, 2025
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Deep learning uncovers gene targets and potential drugs to slow brain aging
In a new study reported in Science Advances, scientists analyzed MRI data stored at the UK Biobank and identified seven genes responsible for fast biological brain aging and 13 existing drugs that can target those genes.
Researchers discover genomic immunity to koala retrovirus
New research into how a retrovirus is spreading across populations of wild koalas in Queensland, Australia is leading to a better understanding of the evolution of the animal's genome.
Mar 15, 2025
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Scientists discover how to reactivate cancer's molecular 'kill switch'
Alternative RNA splicing is like a movie editor cutting and rearranging scenes from the same footage to create different versions of a film. By selecting which scenes to keep and which to leave out, the editor can produce ...
Mar 14, 2025
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How to prevent chronic inflammation from zombie-like cells that accumulate with age
In humans and other multicellular organisms, cells multiply. This defining feature allows embryos to grow into adulthood, and enables the healing of the many bumps, bruises and scrapes along the way.
Mar 14, 2025
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New members of the CDKL family of genes linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
CDKL5, one of the five members of the CDKL family of genes, is important for proper neurodevelopment and associated with seizures. However, the role the other four members of this family play in health and disease is unknown.
Mar 14, 2025
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Did UCLA just cure baldness? How geneticists are reawakening hibernating follicles
Ancient Egyptians rubbed their bald heads with a mixture of dates, dog's paw and donkey's hoof; Celtic cures involved mice in a jar. Native Americans turned to yucca juice. Throughout human history, there have been a number ...
Mar 14, 2025
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New steps in call to enact DNA discrimination ban
Experts are hopeful the Australian Government's promised ban on life insurers discriminating based on genetic test results is one step closer, with the Treasury consultation on the legislation's design ending this week.
Mar 14, 2025
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New study refines cancer risk assessment for Li-Fraumeni syndrome
People with the rare Li-Fraumeni syndrome (LFS) have a high risk of developing cancer. Almost all those affected will develop cancer once, and in many cases several times, during their lifetime. LFS is a hereditary disease ...
Mar 13, 2025
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The secret DNA circles fueling pancreatic cancer's aggression
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers worldwide, with a five-year survival rate of 13%. This poor prognosis stems from both late detection and the cancer's notorious capacity to adapt and resist therapy.
Mar 12, 2025
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Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified: Sons face greater risks
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy. Results from the U.K.-wide study also showed that males experience more long-lasting effects when the mother smokes while pregnant ...
Mar 12, 2025
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Beneficial genetic changes observed in regular blood donors
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells.
Mar 11, 2025
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Mapping DNA's hidden switches: A methylation atlas
A new study has been published in Nature Communications, presenting the first comprehensive atlas of allele-specific DNA methylation across 39 primary human cell types. The study was led by Ph.D. student Jonathan Rosenski ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Genetic factors in women's health studied using data from 300,000 participants
A large genome-wide association study meta-analysis analyzed data on 42 female reproductive health diagnoses from the Estonian Biobank and FinnGen.
Mar 11, 2025
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Nwd1 gene deletion triggers MASH-like pathology in mice
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is a liver disease that progresses without symptoms and is associated with significant global public health concerns. It is prevalent in 30% of the population worldwide ...
Mar 11, 2025
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Natural defense mechanism may help slow down tumor cell metastasis
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet, led by Dr. Helin Norberg and Dr. Erik Norberg, have identified a previously unknown mechanism that affects the ability of cancer cells to spread in the body. The study, published in EMBO ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Genes combined with immune response to Epstein-Barr virus increase MS risk, study finds
In multiple sclerosis (MS), antibodies to the common Epstein-Barr virus can accidentally attack a protein in the brain and spinal cord. New research shows that the combination of certain viral antibodies and genetic risk ...
Mar 10, 2025
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Cryo-EM reveals hidden mechanics of DNA replication and sheds new light on cancer target
Every day, billions of cells in your body divide, helping to replace old and injured cells with new ones. And each time this happens, your entire genetic library—your genome, which totals more than 3 billion base pairs ...
Mar 10, 2025
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'Rescue' mutations can protect liver from damage in patients with genetic disorder
Acquired DNA mutations found in the SERPINA1 gene can protect liver cells from damage in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, new research shows. Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (A1AD) is a genetic condition caused ...
Mar 10, 2025
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