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Danish study could pave the way for better diagnosis of rare genetic diseases

Danish study could pave the way for better diagnosis of rare genetic diseases

byAarhus UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2023.12.024There are over 7,000 different rare genetic diseases, and o

Danish study could pave the way for better diagnosis of rare genetic diseases

byAarhus UniversityGraphical abstract. Credit:The American Journal of Human Genetics(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2023.12.024There are over 7,000 different rare genetic diseases, and o
Amid record year for dengue infections, study finds climate change responsible for 19% of rising dengue burden

Amid record year for dengue infections, study finds climate change responsible for 19% of rising dengue burden

by American Society of Tropical Medicine & HygieneCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is having a massive global impact on dengue transmission, accounting for 19% of the current dengue burden,

Amid record year for dengue infections, study finds climate change responsible for 19% of rising dengue burden

by American Society of Tropical Medicine & HygieneCredit: CC0 Public DomainClimate change is having a massive global impact on dengue transmission, accounting for 19% of the current dengue burden,
New technique for revealing genetic repeats yields surprising insights into Huntington's disease

New technique for revealing genetic repeats yields surprising insights into Huntington's disease

byRockefeller UniversityCredit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.12.009Neurodegenerative diseases are among the most complex human ailments, and their exact causes and mechani

New technique for revealing genetic repeats yields surprising insights into Huntington's disease

byRockefeller UniversityCredit:Neuron(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2023.12.009Neurodegenerative diseases are among the most complex human ailments, and their exact causes and mechani
Erections: What researchers learned from mice could help with sexual health in humans

Erections: What researchers learned from mice could help with sexual health in humans

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 Editors' notesby Christian Göritz,The ConversationFibroblasts mediate erectile activity–dependent modulation of penile blood flow. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.

Erections: What researchers learned from mice could help with sexual health in humans

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 Editors' notesby Christian Göritz,The ConversationFibroblasts mediate erectile activity–dependent modulation of penile blood flow. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.
ABT199/Venetoclax synergism with thiotepa in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells

ABT199/Venetoclax synergism with thiotepa in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells

by Impact Journals LLCEffects of various drug combinations on molecular markers of apoptosis in patient-derived cell samples. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28563A new r

ABT199/Venetoclax synergism with thiotepa in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) cells

by Impact Journals LLCEffects of various drug combinations on molecular markers of apoptosis in patient-derived cell samples. Credit:Oncotarget(2024). DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.28563A new r
Study examines perceptions of benefits and risks of data sharing in dementia research

Study examines perceptions of benefits and risks of data sharing in dementia research

by Sam Fahmy,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExpectations for data sharing among scientists and returning research results to study subjects have evolved in recent years

Study examines perceptions of benefits and risks of data sharing in dementia research

by Sam Fahmy,Georgia State UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainExpectations for data sharing among scientists and returning research results to study subjects have evolved in recent years
Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPoland's health authorities on Monday urgedpoliovaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw's sewage during regular tests this

Poland urges polio vaccinations for children after the virus is detected in sewage in Warsaw

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainPoland's health authorities on Monday urgedpoliovaccinations for children after the virus was detected in Warsaw's sewage during regular tests this
Study uses metabolomics to identify novel diagnostic markers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

Study uses metabolomics to identify novel diagnostic markers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

by Cactus CommunicationsAlterations in metabolism of lipids, amino acids, glucose, nucleotides, and pulmonary and gut microbiome play a crucial role in COPD development. These metabolites have great p

Study uses metabolomics to identify novel diagnostic markers for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

by Cactus CommunicationsAlterations in metabolism of lipids, amino acids, glucose, nucleotides, and pulmonary and gut microbiome play a crucial role in COPD development. These metabolites have great p
Urine test halves painful procedures in bladder cancer follow up, new trial shows

Urine test halves painful procedures in bladder cancer follow up, new trial shows

by European Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple urine test can more than halve the number of cystoscopies necessary to follow up high-risk bladder cancer patients, ne

Urine test halves painful procedures in bladder cancer follow up, new trial shows

by European Association of UrologyCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA simple urine test can more than halve the number of cystoscopies necessary to follow up high-risk bladder cancer patients, ne
Investigating the ethical landscape of brain organoid research

Investigating the ethical landscape of brain organoid research

FEBRUARY 28, 2024byKyoto UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith advances in neuroscience and the development of new technologies, new ethical considerations have emerged. This is partic

Investigating the ethical landscape of brain organoid research

FEBRUARY 28, 2024byKyoto UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainWith advances in neuroscience and the development of new technologies, new ethical considerations have emerged. This is partic
Researchers find genetic variant coding for tubulin protein that may be partially responsible for left-handedness

Researchers find genetic variant coding for tubulin protein that may be partially responsible for left-handedness

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressExome-wide, gene-based association testing in 38,043 left-handed and 313,271 right-handed individuals, based on rare protein-altering variants. Top: the strict variant set

Researchers find genetic variant coding for tubulin protein that may be partially responsible for left-handedness

by Bob Yirka , Medical XpressExome-wide, gene-based association testing in 38,043 left-handed and 313,271 right-handed individuals, based on rare protein-altering variants. Top: the strict variant set