Researching molecular treatments to promote healthy aging
As we get older, the risk of developing diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer significantly increase. Dr. Meng Wang is researching the use of natural
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Trying to balanced hunger and guilty pleasures? Penk neurons are here to help
Penk neurons in the brain support an ideal, balanced feeding pattern in unexpected ways.
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Alterations in human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression
TRPC5 acts on a brain region that regulates multiple innate behaviors including feeding, anxiety, socialization and maternal care.
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Defective serotonin 2C receptors lead to memory deficits in mice and humans
The findings not only provide new insight into the factors regulating healthy memory but also in conditions associated with memory loss, like Alzheimer’s disease.
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CAR T cell therapy for pediatric brain cancer warrants further study
This study shows that this therapy can effectively get to the tumor, and the addition of C7R safely augments antitumor activity.
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CAR T cell therapy targeting HER2 antigen shows promise against advanced sarcoma in phase I clinical trial
The HEROS 2.0 trial showed that this therapeutic approach is safe and is associated with clinical benefit.
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Using AI to improve diagnosis of rare genetic disorders
AIM narrows the differential genetic diagnoses down to a few genes and can potentially guide the discovery of previously unknown disorders.
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Low-glucose sensor in the brain promotes blood glucose balance
The findings suggest that glucose-sensing neurons in the brain are important for whole body glucose regulation, including during diabetes.
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Serotonin 2C receptor linked to obesity and maladaptive behavior
A study by Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge and the University of Exeter makes the case for a novel role for serotonin 2C receptor.
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Overactive brain circuit causes anorexia in animal model
Restoring the normal activity of a particular overactive brain circuit improved anorexia in an animal model of the condition.
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