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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News tagged with new gene
Genetics
Molecular mechanisms explain why people respond differently to stress, study finds
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry asked themselves which genetic variants might be involved in the response to stress. Using a new methodology, they were able to test more than 3,600 specific variants ...
Nov 28, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
When cells touch, their genetics change: A new front in understanding cancer
The cells that make up our bodies are constantly communicating with each other, sometimes directly by physical touch. These interactions allow cells to respond to their neighbors, adapt to their surrounding environment and ...
Nov 16, 2023
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Genetics
New genes linked to ADHD identified, potentially paving the way for new treatments
Several new genes associated with conditions such as Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been identified, unearthing a significant connection between these disorders and our immune system that could lead ...
Oct 31, 2023
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Genetics
New genes implicated in an incurable spinal disease
The discovery of eight new genes associated with a disease known as ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spine (OPLL) is a key step toward the development of effective treatments for this currently incurable ...
Oct 6, 2023
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Genetics
Gene discoveries open door to preventing deadly coronary artery disease
An international team of scientists that includes a University of Virginia scientist has identified nearly a dozen genes that contribute to calcium buildup in our coronary arteries that can lead to life-threatening coronary ...
Oct 3, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New cell model could help find treatments for one of the most common forms of childhood leukemia
B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia (B-ALL) is one of the most common forms of childhood cancer. The overall survival rate is more than 80%, but not in all subtypes; in leukemia with the highest incidence among infants, in ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
New genetic risks for colon cancer uncovered in study
Researchers at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center have found new genes that put people at higher risk for colon cancer and rectal cancer.
Sep 13, 2023
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Cardiology
Virtual drug quiets noise in heart tissue images
If you've ever tried taking a picture of a puppy, you likely ended up with a blur of fur. Now try reading a stock ticker on the puppy's fur, and you'll have the challenge that faces researchers studying electrical conduction ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Genetics
Researchers identify gene associated with kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease is a public health burden impacting more than 37 million people worldwide, including nearly one million Americans. It is characterized by the accumulation of toxins, which further damages the kidney, ...
Sep 5, 2023
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