HIV & AIDS
Miami Beach: A hot spot for new HIV infections
A ZIP code in Miami Beach, known for its vibrant nightlife, is a hot spot for new HIV infections.
Dec 5, 2023
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Cardiology
Researchers find a small protein that plays a big role in heart muscle contraction
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have identified a previously unrecognized small protein in cells of the human heart that plays a key role in heart muscle contraction. The protein is made from an RNA that was ...
Jan 14, 2016
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Neuroscience
Neuroscientists cracking brain's genetic code
In the largest collaborative study of the brain to date, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California (USC) led a global consortium of 190 institutions to identify eight common genetic ...
Jan 21, 2015
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Genetics
Rare mutations may help explain aneurysm in high-risk families
An innovative approach to genome screening has provided clues about rare mutations that may make people susceptible to brain aneurysms, predisposing them to brain bleeds, according to preliminary late-breaking research presented ...
Feb 3, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Model maps out 'arms race' between cancer and immune system, predicts effectiveness of immunotherapy
Researchers have created a mathematical model that can determine the impact of the immune system on tumor evolution. The information gained from using this model may be able to be used to predict whether immunotherapy is ...
Sep 15, 2020
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Genetics
Epigenetic changes linked to Parkinson's disease differ in men and women
The epigenetic changes linked to Parkinson's disease—a nervous system disorder that afflicts nearly 1 million Americans—are different in men and women, according to a new Rutgers study published in npj Parkinson's Disease.
Oct 17, 2022
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Genetics
Researchers link age-related DNA modifications to susceptibility to eye disease
National Eye Institute (NEI) researchers profiling epigenomic changes in light-sensing mouse photoreceptors have a clearer picture of how age-related eye diseases may be linked to age-related changes in the regulation of ...
Apr 21, 2020
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Neuroscience
Discovery may open door for treating fragile X carriers
Fragile X syndrome, an inherited cause of autism and intellectual disability, can have consequences even for carriers of the disorder who don't have full-blown symptoms.
Apr 24, 2015
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HIV & AIDS
Demographics and individual risk biggest factors in PrEP uptake among gay and bisexual men
Since pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was approved by the FDA in 2012, fewer people than expected have initiated use of the drug. Researchers also have reported high rates of PrEP discontinuation after six months of initiation, ...
Feb 23, 2022
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Medical research
What lobsters can teach us about immortality
No one likes the thought of getting old, but it seems to be an inevitable part of life. Most species grow, develop and repair damage to their bodies until a certain point in adulthood. After this, the body becomes less capable ...
Sep 20, 2022
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