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Uncovering the secret of long-lived stem cells

April 30, 2024 Aging, chaperone, cyclophilin A, hematopoietic stem cells, intrinsically disordered proteins, PPIA, Research

A protein produced in large amounts in HSCs is key for these cells to retain their regenerative potential and avert the effects of aging.

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Research method finds new use in diagnosis of genetic disorders

April 25, 2024 genetic diagnosis, Rare Diseases, Research, RNA sequencing, transdifferentiation

This new testing method represents a paradigm shift in laboratory genetics, moving from the traditional DNA-centric approach to one focusing on the patient’s cells.

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Understanding the neural dynamics of emotional processing in treatment-resistant depression

April 23, 2024 amygdala, deep brain stimulation, happy feelings, prefrontal cortex, Research, sad feelings, treatment-resistant depression

The researchers hope that in the future their findings could be used as a marker of effective therapeutic response.

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Cancer-predisposition variants associated with adverse outcomes in rhabdomyosarcoma

April 18, 2024 clinical surveillance, Germline cancer-predisposition variants, Pediatric Cancer, Research, rhabdomyosarcoma

The results support germline testing for cancer-predisposition variants among children with rhabdomyosarcoma, which could aid in early clinical surveillance strategies.

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First step to untangle DNA: capture gyrase like a lasso ropes cattle

April 16, 2024 DNA, DNA gyrase, Research, supercoiled DNA, untangling DNA

Researchers visualize in atomic detail the first step of the mechanism that prompts DNA gyrase for resolving DNA entanglements.

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The genomic architecture of inherited DNA variants

April 11, 2024 DNA varinats, genes linked to disease, regions of homozygosity, Research, turkey

This study opens new avenues of research in human and genome biology and eventually will help to bring potential new treatments to patients and their families.

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Baylor College of Medicine wins the 2024 STAT Madness science competition

April 9, 2024 disease outbreak, human virome, Research, STAT Madness, wastewater monitoring

After 64 schools competed and about a quarter million votes were cast, Baylor College of Medicine took the win home!

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Image of the Month: Human retinal organoid

April 2, 2024 Research, retinal organoid

Retinal organoids are helping researchers study human retinal development and eye diseases such as glaucoma and macular degeneration.

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Genetic variation passed down through generations may influence cancer development

March 28, 2024 cancer risk, cancer-associated genes, germline, Research, structural variation

The genes with cancer-relevant associations arising in this study would represent strong candidates for further investigation on their value in genetic testing.

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How the brain’s GPS helps you know where you are

March 26, 2024 brain GPS, endocannabinoids, epilepsy, hippocampus, memory problems, place cells, Research

Researchers show for the first time the role endocannabinoid signals play in living animals moving about in the environment.