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Genetic Analysis Unveils Underlying Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is extremely prevalent among adults, affecting over 800 million individuals worldwide.

4 Apr 2024

To Bolster Global Efforts in Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria KFSH&RC Scientists Discover New Bacteria Species: Riyadhensis

In a ground-breaking development, scientists at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSH&RC) have identified a new species of bacteria, referred to as "Stenotrophomonas Riyadhensis" through the application of whole-genome sequencing (WGS) technology.

27 Mar 2024

Biological Glue Provides Clues About Cardiovascular Diseases

University of Virginia School of Medicine scientists have found important answers about strokes, heart attacks and cardiovascular diseases by probing the biological glue our bodies create to protect us from those deadly dangers.

12 Mar 2024

Transition to Laser-Based 3D Bioprinting: Stride Towards Addressing Organ Shortage

Recent advancements in laser technology are leading to groundbreaking developments in the medical field, from improved treatment of cardiovascular diseases to higher-precision manufacturing of medical devices.

7 Mar 2024

Researchers Identify Proteins to Reprogram Fibroblasts into Limb Progenitor Cells

In a collaborative study, researchers from Kyushu University and Harvard Medical School have identified proteins that can turn or "reprogram" fibroblasts -; the most commonly found cells in skin and connective tissue -; into cells with similar properties to limb progenitor cells.

5 Mar 2024

Penn State Professor Receives NIH Grant to Study How Microbial Communities Impact Human Health

The bacteria and microorganisms that live within the human body -; the microbiota -; can impact human health, disease risk and even how the body absorbs medications, but the details of these processes are unclear.

6 Feb 2024

Gene Therapy Can Interrupt the Progression of Deadly Inherited Heart Condition

A new study in mice shows that replacement of a dysfunctional gene could prolong survival in some people with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a rare inherited disorder in which the muscular walls of the heart progressively weaken and put patients at risk of dangerous irregular heartbeats.

31 Jan 2024

Genome-Wide Study Identifies Gene Pair Crucial for Regulating Blood Vessel Disease in the Lungs

University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine researchers uncovered a fundamental mechanism that controls the body's response to limited oxygen and regulates blood vessel disease of the lung.

16 Jan 2024

Genome Analysis Exposes How Fungal Infections Evade Drugs

Global fungal infections, which affect one billion people and cause 1.5 million deaths each year, are on the rise due to the increasing number of medical treatments that heighten vulnerability.

16 Jan 2024

Could Bio-Printing Be the Future of Affordable and Personalized Healthcare?

Healthcare costs are increasing at record rates around the world, at a global average of 10% from 2022 to 2023, according to the 2023 Global Medical Trends Survey.

16 Jan 2024

Preventing Immunological Rejection Following Transplantation

According to researchers, genetically modified stem cells may also open the door to novel regenerative medicine therapies for conditions including Type 1 diabetes.

12 Jan 2024

QIAGEN receives FDA clearance of NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay for use on both NeuMoDx 96 and 288 Molecular Systems

NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay designed to improve accessibility, affordability and timeliness in sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing in the U.S.

From Qiagen 9 Jan 2024

Microbial Sensor Unlocks Path to Personalized Blood Stem Cell Therapy

A microbial sensor that helps identify and fight bacterial infections also plays a key role in the development of blood stem cells, valuable new insight in the effort to create patient-derived blood stem cells that could eliminate the need for bone marrow transplants.

21 Dec 2023

Microbial Sensor Plays Key Role in Blood Stem Cell Development

20 Dec 2023

Engineering Stem Cells to Evade Immune Rejection

Cell and organ transplants have the potential to save lives; however, patients frequently face prolonged waiting periods as a result of the insufficient availability of suitable donors.

23 Nov 2023

Study Uncovers Genes in Gut Microbe That Play Key Role in Early Colonization After Fecal Microbe Transplant

Fecal microbe transplants from healthy donors can treat patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infections. However, after tens of thousands transplants,

16 Oct 2023

Research Aims to Develop Model to Test Role of Viruses in the Gut Microbiome of Mammals

During the COVID-19 pandemic, people became well aware that viruses can be extremely harmful. But can viruses also be helpful?

4 Oct 2023

Gene Therapy Prevents Progression of Kidney Disease in Children

Researchers at the University of Bristol have made a remarkable step forward in finding a potential cure for a type of childhood kidney disease.

11 Aug 2023

Scientists Develop Nanofiber Scaffold to Grow Retinal Cells

Scientists have found a way to use nanotechnology to create a 3D 'scaffold' to grow cells from the retina –paving the way for potential new ways of treating a common cause of blindness.

31 Jul 2023

New Proof-of-Concept Model for Delivering Gene Editing Tools to Treat Blood Disorders

In a step forward in the development of genetic medicines, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have developed a proof-of-concept model for delivering gene editing tools to treat blood disorders, allowing for the modification of diseased blood cells directly within the body.

28 Jul 2023

Transplant News and Research

Genetic Analysis Unveils Underlying Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease

To Bolster Global Efforts in Combating Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria KFSH&RC Scientists Discover New Bacteria Species: Riyadhensis

Biological Glue Provides Clues About Cardiovascular Diseases

Transition to Laser-Based 3D Bioprinting: Stride Towards Addressing Organ Shortage

Researchers Identify Proteins to Reprogram Fibroblasts into Limb Progenitor Cells

Penn State Professor Receives NIH Grant to Study How Microbial Communities Impact Human Health

Gene Therapy Can Interrupt the Progression of Deadly Inherited Heart Condition

Genome-Wide Study Identifies Gene Pair Crucial for Regulating Blood Vessel Disease in the Lungs

Genome Analysis Exposes How Fungal Infections Evade Drugs

Could Bio-Printing Be the Future of Affordable and Personalized Healthcare?

Preventing Immunological Rejection Following Transplantation

QIAGEN receives FDA clearance of NeuMoDx CT/NG Assay for use on both NeuMoDx 96 and 288 Molecular Systems

Microbial Sensor Unlocks Path to Personalized Blood Stem Cell Therapy

Microbial Sensor Plays Key Role in Blood Stem Cell Development

Engineering Stem Cells to Evade Immune Rejection

Study Uncovers Genes in Gut Microbe That Play Key Role in Early Colonization After Fecal Microbe Transplant

Research Aims to Develop Model to Test Role of Viruses in the Gut Microbiome of Mammals

Gene Therapy Prevents Progression of Kidney Disease in Children

Scientists Develop Nanofiber Scaffold to Grow Retinal Cells

New Proof-of-Concept Model for Delivering Gene Editing Tools to Treat Blood Disorders

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