A genetic mutation linked to Parkinson's disease produced abnormalities in a subset of nerve cells, offering a clue about the disease's causes, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy ...
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A gene responsible for compacting trash inside the brain appears to be a key player in Alzheimer's disease, and doctors may be able to target it to better treat or help prevent the devastating condition, new UVA Health research ...
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A family of five is exposed to the flu virus, but only two of them get sick. A lifelong chain-smoker lives 100 years, while a professional athlete in their prime dies of an unexpected heart attack. A drug fails a clinical ...
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Rutgers-Newark researchers have discovered that a genetic variant unique to people of African descent heightens the link between so-called "hardening of the arteries" and Alzheimer's disease.
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DNA methylation patterns present at diagnosis could help predict which patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) will respond to azacitidine. That's the key finding of a new multicenter study involving researchers at ...
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Like every other cell in the human body, cancer cells also produce their own share of proteins for survival. During this production process, cells often encounter a glitch called ribosomal frameshifting. This exceptionally ...
New research from the University of Cincinnati Cancer Center found biological differences in pancreatic cancer tumors and immune environments, opening the possibility for more personalized treatments for different populations.
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Adelaide University researchers have found a DNA "switch" that helps the body stop the growth of the most common form of breast cancer, providing new insights that could help with future treatments. Up to 80% of breast cancer ...
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Over two decades of research into the cellular mechanisms underlying Lowe syndrome have led to the identification of a potential therapeutic strategy for this rare genetic disorder, which affects the eyes, nervous system ...
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Pneumonia is a common and sometimes serious infection that affects 20,000–30,000 people in Sweden every year. Well-known risk factors include advanced age, smoking and underlying medical conditions. In a new study published ...
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