Immunology
Uncovering the skin's secrets: Studies show how skin forms differently across the body
Why are certain body parts more prone to skin diseases than others?
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Oncology & Cancer
What you should know about thyroid cancer in adolescents, young adults
Cancer is often thought of as a disease that affects older people, and with the median age of a cancer diagnosis at 66 years, it does. But cancer can be diagnosed at any age.
Sep 22, 2022
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Genetics
Pigs with gene defect provide new perspectives for the treatment of Alzheimer's
For decades, researchers from all over the world have been working hard to understand Alzheimer's disease. Now, a collaboration between the Department of Biomedicine and the Department of Clinical Medicine at Aarhus University ...
Sep 22, 2022
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Neuroscience
The hemispheres are not equal: How the brain is not symmetrical
At first glance, the human body looks symmetrical: two arms, two legs, two eyes, two ears, even the nose and mouth appear to be mirrored on an imaginary axis dividing the faces of most people. And finally, the brain: it is ...
Sep 15, 2022
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Genetics
New research estimates the overall disease burden of genetic risk factors
How many years of healthy life does an individual with a specific genetic risk factor lose? New research from the University of Helsinki tries to provide an answer to this challenging question.
Sep 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study shines light on risk factors for suicidal thoughts in teens
A recent study led by researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University is shedding new light on how genetic and environmental factors influence the risk of suicidal thoughts in adolescents.
Sep 12, 2022
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Genetics
Interactions between genetics and the environment can explain variability seen in common neuropsychiatric disorders
While some diseases and disorders can be easily attributed to specific genetic mutations, for many diseases—especially neuropsychiatric ones—the causes are much more complicated, influenced by both genetic and environmental ...
Sep 7, 2022
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Genetics
Genetic background associated with physically active lifestyle
In a large international study, researchers at Uppsala University have identified DNA regions that are associated with physical activity or leisure screen time. The findings, published in Nature Genetics, confirm that physical ...
Sep 7, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Possible new cancer treatment target discovered
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a previously unknown mechanism controlling tumor growth in cultured cells and mice. This discovery may potentially enable future development of new drugs against ...
Aug 30, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
How genetics play a role in developing melanoma
A recent study from Cleveland Clinic shows that melanoma, which is the most serious type of skin cancer, isn't just caused by environmental factors. Researchers discovered genetics can also play a role.
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