Researchers have identified a previously unknown genetic pathway that drives epilepsy and seizures, according to a study published in Nature Communications. By analyzing the function of the protein KCNT2, scientists …
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Genetic Discovery Links Inherited Mutations to Aggressive Prostate Cancer Researchers have identified a distinct form of hereditary prostate cancer linked to specific germline mutations, which may predispose individuals to more …
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Lung Tumors Hijack Nervous System to Trigger Cachexia Cancer-associated cachexia—a severe wasting syndrome characterized by the involuntary loss of muscle and fat—is driven by tumor-induced signaling that hijacks the nervous …
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Researchers have developed a new genetic screening method, known as Perturb-seq, that allows scientists to map how specific genes influence human development at a single-cell level. By combining CRISPR-based gene …
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Why Some AML Patients Develop Resistance to Tagraxofusp Patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) develop resistance to tagraxofusp when leukemia cells stop expressing the CD123 receptor, according to research published …
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Researchers have developed a new artificial intelligence model capable of identifying hidden molecular signals that predict an individual’s risk of thrombosis. By analyzing complex patterns in blood plasma proteins, this …
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Psychological Resilience and Personality Traits May Influence Alzheimer’s Pathology Recent research suggests that specific psychological traits, such as high levels of conscientiousness and openness, may be associated with a reduced …
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Recent clinical evidence indicates that omega-3 fatty acid supplementation does not prevent cognitive decline or reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Large-scale longitudinal studies and meta-analyses, including …
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Myo-inositol in breast milk linked to long-term infant immune system development Recent research published in the journal Nature Communications identifies myo-inositol, a sugar-like molecule found in human breast milk, as …
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Genetic Basis Identified for Spontaneous Spinal CSF Leaks Researchers have identified a significant genetic component in patients suffering from spontaneous spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks, a condition characterized by the …