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Oral difelikefalin could reduce the intensity of itch in patients with notalgia paresthetica

Notalgia paresthetica-;a nerve disorder characterized by a persistent itch in the upper back-;is a common and underdiagnosed condition worldwide.

9 Feb 2023

Synthetic biosensor could lead to better understanding of cell biology

A synthetic biosensor that mimics properties found in cell membranes and provides an electronic readout of activity could lead to a better understanding of cell biology, development of new drugs, and the creation of sensory organs on a chip capable of detecting chemicals, similar to how noses and tongues work.

8 Feb 2023

Antibody that blocks VEGF-B could be a potential therapeutic option for fatty liver disease

There is currently no drug for treating non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which affects many people with type 2 diabetes and which can result in other serious liver diseases.

6 Feb 2023

Study identifies genetic mutation in the SPTSSA gene as cause of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

A genetic mutation in the SPTSSA gene is identified as the cause of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia, a rare disease that causes progressive weakness, stiffness and spasticity in the lower extremities, according to a study, "SPTSSA variants alter sphingolipid synthesis and cause a complex hereditary spastic paraplegia," published in Brain on on Jan. 30.

1 Feb 2023

Research supports the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy

Research findings published in Frontiers in Immunology show that cancer immunotherapy does not interfere with COVID-19 immunity in previously vaccinated patients.

1 Feb 2023

Anti-aging gene found in centenarians can rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years

An anti-aging gene discovered in a population of centenarians has been shown to rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years.

31 Jan 2023

Long-term deep meditation may have a beneficial effect on gut microbiota, study suggests

Regular deep meditation, practised for several years, may help to regulate the gut microbiome and potentially lower the risks of physical and mental ill health, finds a small comparative study published in the open access journal General Psychiatry.

30 Jan 2023

Researchers create a tool to predict the effects of different diets on cancerous and healthy cells

A tool was developed by researchers to forecast the impact of various dietary plans on both cancerous and healthy cells.

30 Jan 2023

Gene editing made faster than ever before using AI

The first simple production of customizable proteins known as zinc fingers to treat diseases by turning genes on and off might be enabled with the help of an artificial intelligence (AI) program.

From New York University (NYU) 27 Jan 2023

Enhancing the efficacy of CRISPR/Cas9 and related methods

The effectiveness of molecular genetic techniques like CRISPR/Cas9 and related systems has been significantly improved, and their range of applications has been expanded, by researchers from the Department of Developmental Biology/Physiology at the Centre for Organismal Studies of Heidelberg University.

26 Jan 2023

Study helps to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying complex taste sensations

Chicory is a popular salad ingredient, and its bitterness harmonizes well with apples or balsamic vinegar.

24 Jan 2023

Benefits of Finnish health research environment for genomic research

New findings from the FinnGen study illustrate the clear advantages of the Finnish health research environment for genomic research.

19 Jan 2023

Role of clonal hematopoiesis as a broad driver of atherosclerosis

A group at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC), collaborating with institutions in the USA, has shown that acquired mutations in the gene encoding the protein p53 contribute to the onset of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

18 Jan 2023

Heart News and Research

Oral difelikefalin could reduce the intensity of itch in patients with notalgia paresthetica

Synthetic biosensor could lead to better understanding of cell biology

Antibody that blocks VEGF-B could be a potential therapeutic option for fatty liver disease

Study identifies genetic mutation in the SPTSSA gene as cause of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

Research supports the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination in cancer patients receiving immunotherapy

Anti-aging gene found in centenarians can rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years

Long-term deep meditation may have a beneficial effect on gut microbiota, study suggests

Researchers create a tool to predict the effects of different diets on cancerous and healthy cells

Gene editing made faster than ever before using AI

Enhancing the efficacy of CRISPR/Cas9 and related methods

Study helps to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying complex taste sensations

Benefits of Finnish health research environment for genomic research

Role of clonal hematopoiesis as a broad driver of atherosclerosis

Ten years and 1,000 studies later, epigeneticists discover problems in their arsenal

Argonne scientists awarded DOE funding to study plant-microbe communication

Investigating the molecular mechanisms that govern cilia force sensing

Stress hormones produced by salmon could be leading to increased infections

Waste disposal mechanism of mitochondria to remove mtDNA mutations

A gene’s function in embryonic development

Rapid fluctuations in electrical activity within breast cancer cells identified

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