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Researchers establish direct link between centromeres and immunity for the first time

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

Some cancers and chronic inflammatory diseases are treated with immunotherapies. These stimulate the patient’s immune system to recognize and destroy tumor cells. To improve such therapies, researchers are looking for mechanisms involved in triggering an immune response.

Significant variation in kidney transplant decision-making revealed among clinicians and centers

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Roughly nine in 10 patients awaiting organ transplants in the United States are waiting for kidneys.

New insight into the neurobiological roots of being a ‘morning person’ or ‘night owl’

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Human beings exhibit marked differences in habits, lifestyles and behavioral tendencies. One of these differences, known as chronotype, is the inclination to sleep and wake up early or alternatively to sleep and wake up late.

Lethal mutations cause 1 in 136 in pregnancy losses, study estimates

MyBlueDots3 months ago01 mins

In a study published in Nature today “Sequence diversity lost in early pregnancy,” scientists from deCODE genetics, estimate that around one in 136 pregnancies are lost due to new mutations in the fetus. In other words, millions of pregnancies worldwide are lost because of mutations every year.

Inaccuracies found in key studies for blockbuster heart drug ticagrelor

MyBlueDots2 months ago01 mins

In a follow-up investigation into the multibillion-dollar drug ticagrelor, The BMJ has uncovered fresh concerns, this time in key platelet studies used in its FDA approval.

Drawing a line from the gut microbiome to inflammation and depression

MyBlueDots7 months ago01 mins

It’s become increasingly clear that the gut microbiome can affect human health, including mental health. Which bacterial species influence the development of disease and how they do so, however, is only just starting to be unraveled.

Novel breath test shows promise for diagnosing and monitoring bacterial infections

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

A new, non-invasive breath test has emerged as a potential breakthrough for rapidly diagnosing bacterial infections and tracking treatment effectiveness.

AI platform identifies which patients are likely to benefit most from a cancer clinical trial

MyBlueDots7 months ago01 mins

A study led by Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Abramson Cancer Center of the University of Pennsylvania researchers demonstrates that a first-of-its-kind platform using artificial intelligence (AI) could help clinicians and patients assess whether and how much an individual patient may benefit from a particular therapy being tested in a clinical trial.

Chchd10 protein’s regulation of adipose tissue offers new obesity management strategies

MyBlueDots5 months ago01 mins

Obesity is a global health concern closely linked to a range of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. A research team from the Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacy, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), identified the mitochondria protein Chchd10 as a novel regulator of adipose tissue homeostasis, offering new insights into the management of obesity and its related metabolic disorders. The findings were published in Advanced Science.

Emergency health messaging shows limited effectiveness on X

MyBlueDots1 day ago01 mins

Public health officials had an unprecedented tool for near-instant, widespread communication during the COVID-19 pandemic and mpox epidemic: social media.

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RMHC Bay Area Welcomes Six New Board Members to Strengthen Mission and Community Engagement

Treatment for obstructive sleep apnea lowers heart risk for some patients, increases risk for others

Light-activated probe reveals how tuberculosis evades immune defenses

Parents urge ban on water beads after child’s brain injury

WHO says water contamination is suspected in one of the Congo villages struck by illness

Cancer-fighting implant shows promise in treating melanoma, pancreatic and colorectal tumors

Researchers establish direct link between centromeres and immunity for the first time

Significant variation in kidney transplant decision-making revealed among clinicians and centers

New insight into the neurobiological roots of being a ‘morning person’ or ‘night owl’

Lethal mutations cause 1 in 136 in pregnancy losses, study estimates

Inaccuracies found in key studies for blockbuster heart drug ticagrelor

Drawing a line from the gut microbiome to inflammation and depression

Novel breath test shows promise for diagnosing and monitoring bacterial infections

AI platform identifies which patients are likely to benefit most from a cancer clinical trial

Chchd10 protein’s regulation of adipose tissue offers new obesity management strategies

Emergency health messaging shows limited effectiveness on X

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