Genetics
DNA methylation biomarker GrimAge version 2 described
A new research paper was published in Aging entitled "DNA methylation GrimAge version 2."
Dec 21, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers identify biomarkers in blood to predict liver cancer
Early detection has the potential to transform treatment and outcomes in cancer care, especially for cancers like liver cancer, which is typically diagnosed at a late stage with limited options for cure. A new study led by ...
May 1, 2024
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Medical research
Identifying proteins causally related to COVID-19, healthspan and lifespan
A new research paper titled "Using genetics and proteomics data to identify proteins causally related to COVID-19, healthspan and lifespan: a Mendelian randomization study" has been published in Aging.
Apr 24, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Novel treatment offers kidney failure patients with rare disorder new hope
A novel treatment offers kidney failure and kidney transplant patients with a rare disorder new hope. The treatment allows targeted elimination of plasma cell clones producing abnormal proteins that deposits in the kidneys ...
May 3, 2017
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Genetics
Certain mutations affect kidney disease risk and prognosis
Certain gene mutations affect individuals' risk of developing a serious kidney condition, as well as their prognosis after being diagnosed with the disease, according to a study appearing in an upcoming issue of the Journal ...
Feb 21, 2013
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Cardiology
Blood protein able to detect higher risk of cardiovascular events
Higher levels of pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A) were associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events in people with cardiac chest pain that developed as a result of heart disease/coronary artery ...
Mar 18, 2013
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HIV & AIDS
Kinesin 'chauffeur' helps HIV escape destruction
A study in The Journal of Cell Biology identifies a motor protein that ferries HIV to the plasma membrane, helping the virus escape from macrophages.
Oct 22, 2012
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Health
A look at D-ribose supplementation in vivo
Routledge is proud to offer a research study with the potential to broaden our understanding of the popular dietary supplement d-Ribose. It is an important supplement for humans and the equine because of its crucial role ...
Jul 14, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers identify plasma biomarkers of mental health risk in adolescents
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified plasma protein-based biomarkers capable of identifying adolescents at risk of developing mental health issues. The results were published in Nature Mental Health. ...
Aug 1, 2023
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Immunology
Researchers ready B cells for novel cell therapy
Scientists at Seattle Children's Research Institute are paving the way to use gene-edited B cells—a type of white blood cell in the immune system—to treat a wide range of potential diseases that affect children, including ...
May 2, 2019
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