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Bile acid and steroid signatures tied to extreme longevity

Centenarians often live to 100+ due to a combination of protective genetic factors, which account for up to 50%, and healthy lifestyles, such as plant-forward diets, regular, natural movement and strong social connections. ...

New biomarker for immunoglobulin A nephropathy identified

Immunoglobulin A (IgA) nephropathy is an autoimmune disease characterized by the deposition of circulating IgA-containing immune complexes (IgA-ICs) in the glomerular mesangium, leading to mesangial cell proliferation, enhanced ...

Gallbladder cancer could soon be detected in blood

Researchers at Tezpur University in Assam, India, working with scientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, have identified distinct chemical signatures in blood that could help detect gallbladder cancer earlier. ...

Interoperable data systems can improve cancer care

Cancer centers today are facing growing pressure from stakeholders across the cancer care and research community to meet data-driven expectations. Yet many centers continue to rely on fragmented, siloed data systems that ...

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