Transdifferentiation with RNA sequencing aids diagnosis of genetic disorders

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have tested the feasibility of using human cell transdifferentiation with RNA

Updated on: April 27,2024

Transdifferentiation with RNA sequencing aids diagnosis of genetic disorders

by Molly Chiu,Baylor College of MedicineCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Baylor College of Medicine have tested the feasibility of using human cell transdifferentiation with RNA

Updated on:April 27,2024

A new vision for AAV-delivered gene therapies

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityAAVs with TLR9-inhibitory sequences incorporated into their genomes allowed significantly higher expression of a linked fluorescent reporter gene in the mo

Updated on: April 02,2024

A new vision for AAV-delivered gene therapies

by Benjamin Boettner,Harvard UniversityAAVs with TLR9-inhibitory sequences incorporated into their genomes allowed significantly higher expression of a linked fluorescent reporter gene in the mo

Updated on:April 02,2024

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisColorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate d

Updated on: December 04,2024

New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection

by Nadine A Yehya,UC DavisColorized SEM (scanning electron micrograph) of the foodborne pathogen Salmonella enteritidis. Blue is growth medium. Picture is colored in false colors to illustrate d

Updated on:December 04,2024

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

by Kate Ruder, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn a recent November evening, Angie Phoenix waited at a pharmacy here in Colorado's second-largest city to pick up prescription drugs

Updated on: January 26,2024

These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need

by Kate Ruder, KFF Health NewsCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOn a recent November evening, Angie Phoenix waited at a pharmacy here in Colorado's second-largest city to pick up prescription drugs

Updated on:January 26,2024

Medical Forecasting

This week, we explore AI and multimodal data's impact on healthcare. Discover advancements in disease prediction and prevention, revolutionizing early detection and personalized medicine.

Updated on: July 22,2024

Medical Forecasting

This week, we explore AI and multimodal data's impact on healthcare. Discover advancements in disease prediction and prevention, revolutionizing early detection and personalized medicine.

Updated on:July 22,2024

Drug shows promise for slowing progression of rare, painful genetic disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat certain bone diseases shows promise for slowing the progression of a rare, painful genetic condition that causes exce

Updated on: April 06,2024

Drug shows promise for slowing progression of rare, painful genetic disease

by National Institutes of HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainA drug used to treat certain bone diseases shows promise for slowing the progression of a rare, painful genetic condition that causes exce

Updated on:April 06,2024

Ozempic mania's billions in bills are coming for US taxpayers

by Simone Foxman, Laura Nahmias, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsState and local governments across the US are grappling with a growing problem: Expensive drugs to treat diabetes and o

Updated on: January 26,2024

Ozempic mania's billions in bills are coming for US taxpayers

by Simone Foxman, Laura Nahmias, Bloomberg NewsCredit: Markus Winkler from PexelsState and local governments across the US are grappling with a growing problem: Expensive drugs to treat diabetes and o

Updated on:January 26,2024

Researchers develop mixture of compounds to help preserve organs before transplantation

byWileyIndividual CPA toxicity assay (A) and identification of best performing external CPAs cocktail capable of retaining larvae viability after 22 min of storage at −10°C when immersed in CPAs

Updated on: January 06,2024

Researchers develop mixture of compounds to help preserve organs before transplantation

byWileyIndividual CPA toxicity assay (A) and identification of best performing external CPAs cocktail capable of retaining larvae viability after 22 min of storage at −10°C when immersed in CPAs

Updated on:January 06,2024

Wastewater sequencing reveals community and variant dynamics of the collective human virome

by Ana María S. Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineStudy sites, capture, and viral diversity. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42064-1In the not-so-distan

Updated on: December 28,2023

Wastewater sequencing reveals community and variant dynamics of the collective human virome

by Ana María S. Rodríguez,Baylor College of MedicineStudy sites, capture, and viral diversity. Credit:Nature Communications(2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-42064-1In the not-so-distan

Updated on:December 28,2023

Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

by Elana GotkinePreoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist use does not increase the risk for aspiration or subsequent pneumonia in patients undergoing various surgical procedures, according

Updated on: April 28,2024

Preoperative GLP-1 agonist use does not increase aspiration

by Elana GotkinePreoperative glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist use does not increase the risk for aspiration or subsequent pneumonia in patients undergoing various surgical procedures, according

Updated on:April 28,2024

Study of data from thousands of women suggests ovarian cycle is regulated by circadian rhythm

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsA team of reproductive researchers affiliated with several institutions in France and the U.S. has found that the timing of monthly o

Updated on: April 28,2024

Study of data from thousands of women suggests ovarian cycle is regulated by circadian rhythm

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressCredit: Puwadon Sang-ngern from PexelsA team of reproductive researchers affiliated with several institutions in France and the U.S. has found that the timing of monthly o

Updated on:April 28,2024

Research finds T cell subset significantly expands in spleen and brain after virus infection

byScience China Pressslc43a2+T cells differentiate and mature in spleen and are then transported to brain to trigger the production of cytokines involved in antiviral strategies against RG

Updated on: April 30,2024

Research finds T cell subset significantly expands in spleen and brain after virus infection

byScience China Pressslc43a2+T cells differentiate and mature in spleen and are then transported to brain to trigger the production of cytokines involved in antiviral strategies against RG

Updated on:April 30,2024