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Study with over 11,000 individuals of African descent finds genetic variants linked to glaucoma

Study with over 11,000 individuals of African descent finds genetic variants linked to glaucoma

byCell PressDiscovery of known and previously undescribed loci from the discovery mega-analysis of African ancestry individuals. Credit: Cell/Verma et al.Glaucoma is the leading cause of irrever

Study with over 11,000 individuals of African descent finds genetic variants linked to glaucoma

byCell PressDiscovery of known and previously undescribed loci from the discovery mega-analysis of African ancestry individuals. Credit: Cell/Verma et al.Glaucoma is the leading cause of irrever
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
Research uncovers mechanism behind stubborn memories

Research uncovers mechanism behind stubborn memories

BRAIN HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHNEUROSCIENCERESEARCH18 January 2024Researchers from the Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford and the Nuffield Depar

Research uncovers mechanism behind stubborn memories

BRAIN HEALTHMEDICAL SCIENCESMENTAL HEALTHNEUROSCIENCERESEARCH18 January 2024Researchers from the Medical Research Council Brain Network Dynamics Unit at the University of Oxford and the Nuffield Depar
Enhancing hypoxia-activated prodrug anticancer therapy

Enhancing hypoxia-activated prodrug anticancer therapy

by Science China PressOn the top, (a) Chemical structure of TPZP. On the bottom, (b) Schematic diagram of combined therapy. Art by Michael Rothman. Art by Zhaohui Tang. Credit: Science China Pres

Enhancing hypoxia-activated prodrug anticancer therapy

by Science China PressOn the top, (a) Chemical structure of TPZP. On the bottom, (b) Schematic diagram of combined therapy. Art by Michael Rothman. Art by Zhaohui Tang. Credit: Science China Pres
The dual role of well-known protein sheds light on Parkinson's disease mechanisms

The dual role of well-known protein sheds light on Parkinson's disease mechanisms

NOVEMBER 6, 2023by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityNew research from Aarhus University with international collaborations has revealed that natural aSN activates an important calcium pump in th

The dual role of well-known protein sheds light on Parkinson's disease mechanisms

NOVEMBER 6, 2023by Lisbeth Heilesen,Aarhus UniversityNew research from Aarhus University with international collaborations has revealed that natural aSN activates an important calcium pump in th
Researchers identify potential way to treat genetic epilepsy by replacing 'lost' enzyme

Researchers identify potential way to treat genetic epilepsy by replacing 'lost' enzyme

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found a new treatment target for CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), one of the most com

Researchers identify potential way to treat genetic epilepsy by replacing 'lost' enzyme

byThe Francis Crick InstituteCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found a new treatment target for CDKL5 deficiency disorder (CDD), one of the most com
Study: PR55α-controlled PP2A inhibits p16 expression and blocks cellular senescence induction

Study: PR55α-controlled PP2A inhibits p16 expression and blocks cellular senescence induction

by Impact Journals LLCPR55α level is much lower in human normal tissue specimens of older individuals compared to younger individuals and inversely correlates with p16 levels. Human normal tissue spec

Study: PR55α-controlled PP2A inhibits p16 expression and blocks cellular senescence induction

by Impact Journals LLCPR55α level is much lower in human normal tissue specimens of older individuals compared to younger individuals and inversely correlates with p16 levels. Human normal tissue spec
Study identifies molecular mechanisms of rare neurodevelopmental disorder

Study identifies molecular mechanisms of rare neurodevelopmental disorder

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityNeurons cultured for 65 days from healthy cells and those containing the PACS1 syndrome variant both have complex morphology and express neuronal microtu

Study identifies molecular mechanisms of rare neurodevelopmental disorder

by Melissa Rohman,Northwestern UniversityNeurons cultured for 65 days from healthy cells and those containing the PACS1 syndrome variant both have complex morphology and express neuronal microtu
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
Familial Alzheimer's disease transferred via bone marrow transplant in mice

Familial Alzheimer's disease transferred via bone marrow transplant in mice

byCell PressA painting representing Alzheimer's transmissibility as reported in thisStem Cell Reportsstudy. Credit: Chaahat SinghFamilial Alzheimer's disease can be transferr

Familial Alzheimer's disease transferred via bone marrow transplant in mice

byCell PressA painting representing Alzheimer's transmissibility as reported in thisStem Cell Reportsstudy. Credit: Chaahat SinghFamilial Alzheimer's disease can be transferr
Erections: What researchers learned from mice could help with sexual health in humans

Erections: What researchers learned from mice could help with sexual health in humans

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 Editors' notesby Christian Göritz,The ConversationFibroblasts mediate erectile activity–dependent modulation of penile blood flow. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.

Erections: What researchers learned from mice could help with sexual health in humans

FEBRUARY 9, 2024 Editors' notesby Christian Göritz,The ConversationFibroblasts mediate erectile activity–dependent modulation of penile blood flow. Credit:Science(2024). DOI: 10.