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Genes
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Map of cancers reveals how tumours evolve
Mapping tumours and the genetic changes within them could help develop new cancer treatments Sipa Press/Alamy We now…
How body shape influences colorectal cancer risk
In a recent study published in Science Advances, researchers elucidate the association between adiposity subtypes and the risk…
Machine learning system offers new hope for diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
Diagnosing rare Mendelian disorders is a labor-intensive task, even for experienced geneticists. Investigators at Baylor College of Medicine…
Therapeutic potential of human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells in Crohn’s disease
In a recent study published in eBioMedicine, researchers investigated whether human umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (hUC-MSCs) could…
Researchers identify a ‘gene module’ involved in both depression and cardiovascular disease
Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) are serious concerns for public health. Approximately 280 million people worldwide have depression, while…
Meta-analysis reveals drivers of antibiotic resistance in infants
A meta-analysis of genetic studies analyzing the microbiota (bacteria in the gut) of 1,275 infants from 10 countries…
Replacing dinner calcium with breakfast intake could reduce heart disease risk, study finds
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers investigated whether the quantity of calcium consumed at…
Study reveals novel approach to promote efficient uptake of ASOs into cancer cells
Antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) are next-generation drugs that can treat disease by blocking the transfer of harmful messages from…
Study reveals human gut plasmid with biomarker potential
A component of the human intestinal flora that has been little studied to date is the focus of…
Tiny DNA circles are key drivers of cancer formation, study suggests
Tiny circles of DNA that defy the accepted laws of genetics are key drivers of cancer formation, according…