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Study uncovers more than 200 genetic factors associated with arrhythmias

Hundreds of new links have been found between people's DNA and the heart's electrical activity, according to a study of almost 300,000 people led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard.

22 May 2020

A 'Switch' That Turns Autoimmunity Drugs Into Powerful Anti-Cancer Treatments

Scientists have discovered a way to transform antibody drugs into antibodies with powerful anti-cancer activity through a simple molecular "switch".

22 May 2020

New flow cytometry technique to quantify protein production in T-cells

A team of scientists from Hollings Cancer Center at the Medical University of South Carolina has developed a novel flow cytometry technique that can, for the first-time, quantify protein production in T-cells.

21 May 2020

Genes May Play A Role In Weight Gain From Birth Control

A woman's genetic make-up may cause her to gain weight when using a popular form of birth control, according to a study from researchers.

18 May 2020

Blood Cells Could Serve As A 'Thermometer' To Detect Breast Cancer

Immune system cells in the blood of breast cancer patients undergo alterations early in the disease course, according to a study.

18 May 2020

Genome-wide pattern found in glioblastoma tumors predicts patient survival

For the past 70 years, the best indicator of life expectancy for a patient with glioblastoma (GBM) -- the most common and the most aggressive brain cancer -- has simply been age at diagnosis.

15 May 2020

Researchers discover group of genes with altered expression in autism

Autism has long been associated only with behavioral and environmental factors, but the role of genetics in its development is now increasingly evident. Some 100 genes have been found to play a role in autism spectrum disorder, and another thousand are being studied to the same end.

15 May 2020

Is There a Link Between Diet and Education?

Is there a link between diet and education? AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Holly Rippen to find out more and what we can do to help.

From World Health Organization (WHO) 14 May 2020

New sampling method can more accurately detect genetic alterations in tumors

A wholistic tumor sampling method that more accurately detects genetic alterations in tumors, which are critical in allowing treatment to be personalized to each and every patient, has been developed by researchers from the Crick, Roche and The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and published in Cell Reports.

12 May 2020

Researchers demonstrate a potential solution for treating corneal scarring

Infection, inflammation, trauma, disease, contact lenses - all of these and more can lead to corneal scarring, which according to the World Health Organization is a leading cause of blindness worldwide.

7 May 2020

Potato Power: Spuds Serve High Quality Protein That's Good For Women's Muscle

Researchers have found that the potato, primarily known as a starchy vegetable, can be a source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle.

7 May 2020

More Berries, Apples And Tea May Have Protective Benefits Against Alzheimer's

Older adults who consumed small amounts of flavonoid-rich foods were two to four times more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

7 May 2020

Discovery Of Antibody That Blocks Infection Of SARS-Cov-2

Researchers reported that they have identified a fully human monoclonal antibody that prevents the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus from infecting cultured cells.

4 May 2020

Half Of UK Rice Breaches Limits On Arsenic For Children

Scientists have called for labeling to warn the public about levels of arsenic in rice after research found rice varieties studied exceeded maximum limits.

4 May 2020

Exploiting A Chink In The Armor Of Bacteria Could Result In New Drug Therapies

Scientists have identified a key process in the way bacteria protect themselves from attack, and it heralds a new strategy in the hunt for antibiotics.

1 May 2020

Climate-Smart Agricultural Practices Increase Maize Yield In Malawi

Climate change creates extreme weather patterns that are challenging for people in developing countries and can impact agricultural yield and food security.

1 May 2020

MSC‐induced Treg population can yield abundant replacement for naturally occurring T-cells

A new study released today in STEM CELLS suggests for the first time that regulatory T-cells (Treg) induced by mesenchymal stromal cells can yield an abundant replacement for naturally occurring T-cells, which are vital in protecting the body from infection.

30 Apr 2020