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Uncovering the metabolic roots of Huntington’s disease, this study reveals how early dopamine imbalances linked to GSTO2 may open new doors to preventive therapies for neurodegeneration. Study: Impaired striatal…
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A breakthrough AI model analyzes diverse data to reveal faster Alzheimer’s progression in Black females, offering a powerful tool for early detection and personalized care. Study: Prediction and clustering of Alzheimer’s…
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Study links gut microbiome diversity and genetic variants in inflammatory bowel disease patients to increased risk of mental health disorders, revealing potential biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Study: Gut microbial and…
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A study from researchers at National Institutes of Health (NIH) and their collaborators revealed a significant genetic risk factor for kidney disease in people from Ghana and Nigeria. Their study demonstrated that having just…
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More than 50 years ago, Craig Ramey, professor and Distinguished Research Scholar at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, began a landmark study to investigate the long-term impacts of early childhood education on…
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A team of scientists has discovered surprising connections among gene activity, genome packing, and genome-wide motions, revealing aspects of the genome's organization that directly affect gene regulation and expression. The…
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A study of patients with metastatic lung cancer by researchers based in Brazil and the United States has found that their performance in simple physical tests such as sitting down, standing and walking can help physicians…
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Researchers at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, along with international collaborators, have introduced a novel method for identifying the crucial set of gut microbes commonly found in humans and essential for health. The…
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If you've ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame.  It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking down complex carbohydrate starch in the…
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The Women's Health Initiative (WHI), a landmark study among 161,808 postmenopausal women that has been ongoing for more than 40 years, continues to contribute a wealth of insights towards the advancement of the science of…
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