Americans’ lung health: The poor suffer most
The health of your lungs may have a lot to do with the size of your bank account, a new, large study indicates.
Monthly Archive: June 2021
Study sheds light on mysterious genotype-phenotype associations
A new study analyzing the association between an individual’s genetics (genotype) and their observable characteristics resulting from the interaction of genetics and the environment (phenotype), contributes...
Chip inserted under the skin may better identify patients at risk of recurrent stroke
For patients who have experienced certain common types of stroke, a small chip inserted under the skin may help physicians predict their likelihood of experiencing a...
Researchers discover gene linked to bone cancer in children, ID potential novel therapy
Researchers have discovered a gene, OTUD7A, that impacts the development of Ewing sarcoma, a bone cancer that occurs mainly in children. They have also identified a...
Treatabolome project designed to shorten diagnosis-to-treatment time for patients with rare diseases
The Treatabolome project is a research initiative to develop a freely available, interoperable online platform dedicated to disseminating rare disease and gene-specific treatment information to healthcare...
Mini bone marrow model predicts response to blood disorder treatment
A new miniature 3D model of human bone marrow has been described today in the open-access eLife journal.
Diet plays critical role in NASH progressing to liver cancer in mouse model
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide. NAFLD patients are at higher risk of developing non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH),...
Scientists identify mechanism linking traumatic brain injury to neurodegenerative disease
Scientists have revealed a potential mechanism for how traumatic brain injury leads to neurodegenerative diseases, according to a study in fruit flies, and rat and human...
COVID-positive people have more severe strokes, study finds
Among people who have strokes and COVID-19, there is a higher incidence of severe stroke as well as stroke in younger people, according to new data...
International study of weight stigma reveals similar, pervasive experiences
Over 50% of adults surveyed across six different countries report experiencing weight stigma, and those who engage in self-stigma and self-blame for their weight are more...
