Genetics
Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear
Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear.
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Immunology
Common cold or COVID-19? Some T cells are ready to combat both
Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have found direct evidence that exposure to common cold coronaviruses can train T cells to fight SARS-CoV-2. In fact, prior exposure to a common cold coronavirus appears ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Cardiology
Sclerostin shown to be key protein for cardiovascular health in patients with type 2 diabetes
A study carried out by the MP20-Biomarkers of Metabolic and Bone Diseases research group at the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), led by UGR Professor Manuel Muñoz Torres, has provided significant insights ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Neuroscience
Using fMRI, a new vision study finds promising model for restoring cone function
In the retinas of human eyes, the cones are photoreceptor cells responsible for color vision, daylight vision, and the perception of small details. As vision scientists from the Division of Experimental Retinal Therapies ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Health
Toolkit for reducing cervical cancer risk
Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer in women globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. In the U.S., cervical cancer is no longer a common cause of cancer death because of the use of a screening ...
Jan 26, 2024
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Genetics
Danish study could pave the way for better diagnosis of rare genetic diseases
There are over 7,000 different rare genetic diseases, and often it can be a significant challenge and take a long time to receive a correct diagnosis.
Jan 25, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Targeting FSP1 regulates iron homeostasis in drug-tolerant persister head and neck cancer cells
A new research paper titled "Targeting of FSP1 regulates iron homeostasis in drug-tolerant persister head and neck cancer cells via lipid-metabolism-driven ferroptosis" has been published in Aging.
Jan 24, 2024
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Medical research
Research suggests chronic pain is different for males and females
A University of Alberta research team has uncovered differences in the way male and female mice develop and resolve chronic pain, pointing to potential pathways for future targeted treatments for humans.
Jan 24, 2024
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Cardiology
Researchers uncover new signaling pathway in the development of atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the inner walls of blood vessels, is responsible for many cardiovascular conditions. Dendritic cells, which act to recognize foreign substances in the body and mount an immune ...
Jan 24, 2024
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Genetics
Protein TDP-43 keeps genetic zombies at bay: New insights into neurodegenerative disease mechanisms
A new Cell Reports paper from Bing Yao's lab in Emory's Department of Human Genetics provides insights into mechanisms underlying several neurodegenerative diseases, such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and Alzheimer's.
Jan 24, 2024
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