Study Sheds Light on Genetic Basis for Severe COVID-19
New research has shed light on the reasons why some people develop severe COVID-19 symptoms while others experience no symptoms at all. From quite early in the pandemic, risk factors…
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Study Suggests Root Cause of Alzheimer’s Disease is Faulty Autolysosome Acidification
Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by the formation of beta-amyloid plaques, which are clumps of protein pieces in the tissue between nerve cells and neurofibrillary tangles, which are twisted tau protein…
Study Reveals Link Between Heart Disease and Stress, Depression and Anxiety
A mouse model of chronic stress, depression, and anxiety has been used to investigate their impact on the effectiveness of drugs that lower cholesterol. Research has shown that individuals suffering…
Drug Identified That Inhibits the Growth of Aggressive Meningiomas
Researchers have identified a drug that inhibits the growth of meningiomas, the most common type of primary intercranial tumor. Meningiomas are tumors that form in the meninges, for which treatment…
CRISPR Used to Perform Factory Reset of Brain to Address Root Cause of Anxiety and AUD
It may be possible to treat anxiety and alcohol use disorder in adults using the gene-editing tool, CRISPR-dCas9. Researchers at the University of Illinois, Chicago have reported successful results using…
Breast Cancer Cells Corrupt Macrophages to Promote Metastasis
Cancer can easily spread from the site of the primary tumor to distal regions of the body when cancer cells detach from the tumor. They travel to distal sites via…
Kidney Organoid Study Identifies Compound That Could Prevent Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease
A new study conducted on human kidney organoids has identified a compound that may prevent permanent kidney damage and could halt the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Researchers at…
Study Suggests a 28% Increased Risk of Type 2 Diabetes After Covid-19
There have been many recorded cases of individuals who have previously had COVID-19 experiencing heart problems, a reduction in grey matter thickness in the brain, and problems with cognitive function,…
Gene Identified That Could be Targeted in Novel Treatments for Parkinson’s Disease
Researchers at the University of Geneva (UNIGE) have identified a gene that codes for a protein that has a protective effect against the degeneration of dopaminergic neurons, which could serve…
Researchers Create a Cellular Model of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Researchers at Yale School of Medicine have developed a new method for visualizing lung cells affected by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is the third leading cause of death…