Study Suggests 97% of Gut Microbiome is Hereditable
Studies have shown the gut microbiome plays an incredibly important role in the health of an individual, having an influence on appetite, energy metabolism, and immune and endocrine functions. The…
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Potential Huntington’s Disease Biomarker Identified with fMRI Scans
A team of researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have identified a possible non-invasive biomarker for testing new therapies to treat Huntington’s disease patients that have yet to show symptoms of…
Researchers Identify Mechanism Involved in Blood Clot Formation Following COVID-19 Vaccination
While COVID-19 vaccines have been deemed safe, one rare side effect is a blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia (VITT). VITT involves a drop in the platelet count,…
Blood Stem Cells Key to Glioblastoma Proliferation and Immunosuppression
New research conducted by scientists at the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK) has shown hematopoietic stem cells make brain tumors more aggressive. The stem cells simultaneously promote division of cancer cells…
Roughness of the Surface of Silicone Breast Implants Triggers Immune Response
In the United States, around 400,000 silicone breast implant procedures are performed every year. While the procedure and the implants are considered safe, some patients have an immune response and…
Colorectal Cancer Mutational Signature Linked to High Red Meat Consumption
For the first time, researchers have identified a colorectal cancer mutational signature that they have been able to link to a diet high in consumption of red meat. The consumption…
New Approach Used to Generate Functional Kidney Organoids for Research and Drug Screening
Image source: Zipeng Zeng/Li Lab, USC Keck School of Medicine. USC researchers have created a key building block for assembling new types of synthetic kidney organoids to study kidney diseases…
New Genetic Form of ALS Discovered in Children
A study by researchers the National Institutes of Health and the Uniformed Services University (USU) has identified a new form of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) that affects individuals during childhood. ALS,…
Drug Identified that Blocks SARS-Cov-2 Variants in Mice
Researchers at Penn Medicine have identified a drug that is effective at blocking multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants in mice. The drug, named diABZI, activates the innate immune response and has been…
Researchers Identify 64 Genes Associated with Bipolar Disorder
Researchers have identified 64 regions of the human genome associated with a higher risk of developing bipolar disorder. Bipolar disorder is a heritable mental illness with complex etiology that is…