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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
Developing standards for organ-on-a-chip research

Developing standards for organ-on-a-chip research

FEBRUARY 22, 2024by Jennifer Lauren Lee,National Institute of Standards and TechnologyOrgan-on-a-chip devices use tiny structures called microfluidic channels to bring small, controlled amounts

Developing standards for organ-on-a-chip research

FEBRUARY 22, 2024by Jennifer Lauren Lee,National Institute of Standards and TechnologyOrgan-on-a-chip devices use tiny structures called microfluidic channels to bring small, controlled amounts
Netflix's 'You Are What You Eat' uses a twin study. Why studying twins is so important for science

Netflix's 'You Are What You Eat' uses a twin study. Why studying twins is so important for science

by Nathan Kettlewell,The ConversationStill from "You Are What You Eat." Credit: NetflixA new Netflix documentary, "You Are What You Eat," showcases sets of identical twins as

Netflix's 'You Are What You Eat' uses a twin study. Why studying twins is so important for science

by Nathan Kettlewell,The ConversationStill from "You Are What You Eat." Credit: NetflixA new Netflix documentary, "You Are What You Eat," showcases sets of identical twins as
Scientists discover mast cells trap and use living neutrophils during allergic reactions

Scientists discover mast cells trap and use living neutrophils during allergic reactions

byMax Planck Institute of Immunobiology and EpigeneticsThis scanning electron microscopy image captures the moment where degranulating mast cells (pseudo-colored in sepia) attract and start to i

Scientists discover mast cells trap and use living neutrophils during allergic reactions

byMax Planck Institute of Immunobiology and EpigeneticsThis scanning electron microscopy image captures the moment where degranulating mast cells (pseudo-colored in sepia) attract and start to i
Blended antioxidant supplement found to improve cognition and memory in aged mice

Blended antioxidant supplement found to improve cognition and memory in aged mice

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyAdministration of Twendee X (TwX) improves spatial learning ability in aged mice. The spatial cognition test's average goal time (escape latency) is shown i

Blended antioxidant supplement found to improve cognition and memory in aged mice

by Shibaura Institute of TechnologyAdministration of Twendee X (TwX) improves spatial learning ability in aged mice. The spatial cognition test's average goal time (escape latency) is shown i
Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons

Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurological disorders, such as trauma, stroke, epilepsy, and various neurodegenerative diseases, often lead to the perma

Key mechanisms identified for regeneration of neurons

byLudwig Maximilian University of MunichCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNeurological disorders, such as trauma, stroke, epilepsy, and various neurodegenerative diseases, often lead to the perma
Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

by Elana GotkineFewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study publis

Follow-up colonoscopy rate low within six months of abnormal stool test

by Elana GotkineFewer than half of adults have a follow-up colonoscopy within six months following an abnormal stool-based screening test (SBT) for colorectal cancer (CRC), according to a study publis
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
Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis

Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis

by Impact Journals LLCPotential effects of compounds on lifespan and health. Credit: 2024 Banse et al.A new research paper waspublishedinAgingtitled, "The coupling between

Scientists explore the coupling between health span and lifespan in Caenorhabditis

by Impact Journals LLCPotential effects of compounds on lifespan and health. Credit: 2024 Banse et al.A new research paper waspublishedinAgingtitled, "The coupling between
New methodological approach allows more precise summary of study results

New methodological approach allows more precise summary of study results

JANUARY 24, 2024byInstitute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBefore new drugs are launched on the market they are tested in clinical studies in which one

New methodological approach allows more precise summary of study results

JANUARY 24, 2024byInstitute for Quality and Efficiency in Health CareCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainBefore new drugs are launched on the market they are tested in clinical studies in which one
Novel pre-clinical models help advance therapeutic development for antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

Novel pre-clinical models help advance therapeutic development for antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.108875The A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR

Novel pre-clinical models help advance therapeutic development for antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections

by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), SingaporeGraphical abstract. Credit:iScience(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.108875The A*STAR Infectious Diseases Labs (A*STAR