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Review: Transmission, origin, pathogenesis, animal model and diagnosis of Zika virus

Announcing a new article publication for Zoonoses journal. Dallas Vue and Qiyi Tang from Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC, USA review transmission, origin, pathogenesis, animal model and diagnosis of Zika Virus.

10 Dec 2021

Powering the Biotechnology Revolution through Cloud R&D

In this interview, we speak to Sajith Wickramasekara, CEO and Co-Founder of Benchling, about cloud R&D and how it is powering the biotechnology revolution.

From Benchling 10 Dec 2021

New classification method divides breast cancers into 12 distinct biological groups

Researchers at UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center have taken a major step forward in melding two key methods for studying breast cancer: one by genetic analysis and the second by looking at the architecture of cells, or their pathology.

9 Dec 2021

Commonly used drugs have powerful effects on the gut microbiome, research shows

We are one of the most medicated generations of humans to live on our planet. Cardiometabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes, obesity, and coronary artery disease continue to increase in prevalence and together constitute the highest cause of mortality worldwide.

9 Dec 2021

Study of people from diverse ancestries provides a powerful tool for predicting heart disease risk

In a large-scale study of people from diverse ancestries, researchers narrowed down the number of genomic variants that are strongly associated with blood lipid levels and generated a polygenic risk score to predict elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, a major risk factor for heart disease.

From National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) 9 Dec 2021

ASHG launches major initiative to understand, document experiences of past injustice in human genetics research

The American Society of Human Genetics today announced a major year-long initiative to understand and document experiences of past injustice, as well as progress toward justice, in the human genetics research field and the Society.

9 Dec 2021

New strategy to improve the therapeutic efficacy of liver cancer immunotherapy

In recent years, tumor immunotherapy has emerged as a highly promising and much-touted oncological approach.

8 Dec 2021

Researchers identify protein that promotes wound healing and repair

Recent research discovered a protein known as Agrin that is known to promote wound healing and repair when induced after the injury of skin tissue.

8 Dec 2021

Experts create world’s first single-cell atlas of human and porcine eyes

Researchers recently constructed the first single-cell atlas of the human and porcine eyes.

8 Dec 2021

Scientists unravel the structure of octopus-like Lassa viral polymerase

Endemic in Western African countries, Lassa virus is transmitted to humans through food or household items that are contaminated with the urine or faeces of Mastomys rats.

7 Dec 2021

Cancer drug effective against Alzheimer’s disease, says research

According to recent research carried out by researchers from the Weill Cornell Medicine, a gene mutation associated with Alzheimer’s disease changes a signaling pathway in specific immune cells of individuals with the disease.

7 Dec 2021

Study employs AI to make new, stable protein structures

Similar to how images of cats can be developed utilizing artificial intelligence, novel proteins too can be now made with similar tools.

7 Dec 2021

Study reveals mechanism by which infections strengthen the immune system

Over time, the immune system in humans weakens making older adults more prone to infections. This leaves researchers with the puzzling dilemma of retaining health throughout the lifespan.

7 Dec 2021

Experts visualize genes linked to hearing loss in humans

Scientists from Uppsala University recently documented and visualized genes linked to hearing loss in the human inner ear.

7 Dec 2021

Duke engineers develop a rapid test to identify antibody effectiveness against COVID-19 variants

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have devised a test to quickly and easily assess how well a person's neutralizing antibodies fight infection from multiple variants of COVID-19 such as Delta and the newly discovered Omicron variant.

6 Dec 2021

Long-term exposure to particulate matter associated with hypertension

According to the WHO, air pollution is the greatest health risk worldwide, accounting for more than 4.2 million deaths annually.

6 Dec 2021

Daytime eating maintains circadian alignment, prevents glucose intolerance despite mistimed sleep

What are the effects of eating during the nighttime instead of the daytime? New research, focused on a simulation of night shift work, may hold implications for people eating at atypical times -; like those experiencing jet lag, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, or who tend to sleep late during the weekends.

6 Dec 2021

Medicine News and Research

Review: Transmission, origin, pathogenesis, animal model and diagnosis of Zika virus

Powering the Biotechnology Revolution through Cloud R&D

New classification method divides breast cancers into 12 distinct biological groups

Commonly used drugs have powerful effects on the gut microbiome, research shows

Study of people from diverse ancestries provides a powerful tool for predicting heart disease risk

ASHG launches major initiative to understand, document experiences of past injustice in human genetics research

New strategy to improve the therapeutic efficacy of liver cancer immunotherapy

Researchers identify protein that promotes wound healing and repair

Experts create world’s first single-cell atlas of human and porcine eyes

Scientists unravel the structure of octopus-like Lassa viral polymerase

Cancer drug effective against Alzheimer’s disease, says research

Study employs AI to make new, stable protein structures

Study reveals mechanism by which infections strengthen the immune system

Experts visualize genes linked to hearing loss in humans

Duke engineers develop a rapid test to identify antibody effectiveness against COVID-19 variants

Long-term exposure to particulate matter associated with hypertension

Daytime eating maintains circadian alignment, prevents glucose intolerance despite mistimed sleep

Immune cells in the brain mediate the link between gut microbiome and amyloid beta deposits

Integration of digital and molecular data could enable individualized prevention of disease

Researchers identify a new approach to triggering differentiation in acute myeloid leukemia

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