Breakthrough in Understanding Genetic Regulatory Effects in Pigs
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding genetic regulatory effects across pig tissues, shedding light on the potential for fundamental biological discovery and exploitation in animal breeding and human biomedicine. The Farm Animal Genotype-Tissue Expression (FarmGTEx) project has been established…
Genetic Influence on Body’s Response to Low Oxygen
Genetics May Influence the Body’s Response to Low Oxygen, Pitt Study Finds University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the body’s response to limited oxygen and its impact on blood vessel disease of…
New Approach to Targeting Parkinson’s Disease Protein Shows Promise in Research Study
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition that can be caused by elevated levels of the intrinsically disordered protein α-synuclein, which lacks typical small-molecule binding pockets. However, a recent research article published in the field of applied biological sciences presents a…
Revolutionary Hydrogel-Based Treatment for Ventricular Arrhythmia
A recent breakthrough study led by Dr. Mehdi Razavi at The Texas Heart Institute (THI), in collaboration with a biomedical engineering team of The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) Cockrell School of Engineering led by Dr. Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernandez,…
Naturally Occurring Variant of SHLP2 May Offer Protection Against Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds
Researchers have identified a naturally occurring variant of SHLP2 that may offer protection against Parkinson’s disease (PD). The study, published in Molecular Psychiatry, delves into the functional role of a mitochondrial DNA single nucleotide polymorphism (mtSNP) associated with reduced PD…
Stanford University Study Reveals Potential of Hypnosis and TMS in Alleviating Chronic Pain
New research from Stanford University’s School of Medicine has revealed a groundbreaking discovery in the field of hypnosis and its potential to alleviate chronic pain. The study, recently published in Nature Mental Health, explores the use of transcranial magnetic stimulation…
Distinguishing Between COVID-19, Flu, Common Cold, and TB Symptoms
As the world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, it is crucial to be able to differentiate between the symptoms of COVID-19, flu, common cold, and tuberculosis (TB). Identifying the underlying cause of a persistent cough can be challenging, as…
Experts Warn Against Using Out-of-Date Medicine
Experts have warned against using out-of-date medicine as research suggests Brits aren’t throwing them away. According to a survey of 2000 people by One Poll, one in three consumers keep medicine past their expiry date because they think it could…
New Study Reveals 11,000 Vital Genetic Switches in Every Cell Type
Technological advancements have enabled scientists to comprehensively explore genetic control elements, unraveling the complexities of gene activation mechanisms in our genetic code. New evidence challenges the simplistic view that cis-regulatory elements (CREs) are mere on/off switches for genes, emphasizing their…
Addressing the Global Issue of Postpartum Hemorrhage
After experiencing postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) during the delivery of her first child, Lisa McCarty feared the same complication happening again. Her fears came true when she developed abdominal pain a week after giving birth to her second child, suspecting another…