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Perspective delves into the rising threat of the MPX virus

Perspective delves into the rising threat of the MPX virus

Scientist at NIAID reviews the escalating global prevalence of the MPX virus, detailing its biology and transmission modes, and the urgent need for comprehensive research to understand and control its spread effectively.

13 May 2024

DoD grant awarded for investigating alternative polyadenylation in prostate cancer

DoD grant awarded for investigating alternative polyadenylation in prostate cancer

A team led by Dr. Eddie Imada, assistant professor of research in pathology and laboratory medicine, has been awarded a three-year, $1.5 million United States Department of Defense grant for research on a cellular process called alternative polyadenylation and its role in prostate cancer.

10 May 2024

A previously unknown post-COVID syndrome found

A previously unknown post-COVID syndrome found

Pradipta Ghosh, M.D., sat down in her office at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and considered a request from the other side of the world.

9 May 2024

Vitamin D receptor polymorphism found to influence COVID-19 severity

Vitamin D receptor polymorphism found to influence COVID-19 severity

Researchers compared SNPs in the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene between mild and severe COVID-19 patients.

7 May 2024

New research finds no causal link between vitamin E levels and osteoarthritis

New research finds no causal link between vitamin E levels and osteoarthritis

A recent study used Mendelian randomization to explore the link between osteoarthritis (OA) and alpha-tocopherol, a form of vitamin E, and found no evidence of a causal relationship between the two.

6 May 2024

Researchers review current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast

Researchers review current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast

Researchers discuss current evidence on Candida auris, an emerging multidrug-resistant yeast.

6 May 2024

Study uncovers causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity

Study uncovers causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity

Researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have identified a causal genetic variant strongly associated with childhood obesity.

2 May 2024

Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risks for early death, study finds

Healthy lifestyle may offset genetic risks for early death, study finds

Study found that both lifestyle and genetic factors independently influence lifespan, but a healthy lifestyle can reduce the impact of genetic predispositions toward a shorter life.

1 May 2024

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

UK study confirms healthy habits can extend lifespan, even with genetic predispositions

The associations between lifestyle, genetic factors, and human longevity.

29 Apr 2024

Ohio State study reveals bacterial defense mechanism against phages

Ohio State study reveals bacterial defense mechanism against phages

One of the many secrets to bacteria's success is their ability to defend themselves from viruses, called phages, that infect bacteria and use their cellular machinery to make copies of themselves.

26 Apr 2024

New tARC-seq method enhances precision in tracking SARS-CoV-2 mutations

New tARC-seq method enhances precision in tracking SARS-CoV-2 mutations

A tARC-seq approach to precisely determine SARS-CoV-2 mutation frequency.

24 Apr 2024

Insightful review explores alcohol-related liver cancer pathogenesis

Insightful review explores alcohol-related liver cancer pathogenesis

While heavy drinking is a well-established risk factor for liver cancer, the specific mechanisms by which alcohol contributes to A-HCC remain unclear.

22 Apr 2024

Research highlights emergence of immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised patients

Research highlights emergence of immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants in immunocompromised patients

New research to be presented at next week's ESCMID Global Congress (formerly ECCMID) in Barcelona, Spain (27-30 April) highlights the risk of new immune-evasive SARS-CoV-2 variants emerging in immunocompromised patients.

18 Apr 2024

Tracking arboviruses by nanopore sequencing of mosquitoes

Tracking arboviruses by nanopore sequencing of mosquitoes

The technology used to sequence SARS-CoV-2 at record speed early in the COVID-19 pandemic has been successfully tested as a technique to monitor arboviruses and diseases transmitted mainly by mosquitoes.

17 Apr 2024

Study identifies genomic variant linked to unique human skull base morphology

Study identifies genomic variant linked to unique human skull base morphology

Humans, Homo sapiens, have unique features compared with other closely related hominin species and primates, including the shape of the base of the skull.

17 Apr 2024

Bidirectional Mendelian randomization uncovers link between plasma metabolites and heart attack risk

Bidirectional Mendelian randomization uncovers link between plasma metabolites and heart attack risk

Myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, is a leading cause of death worldwide. Biomarkers called plasma metabolites may play a key role in the physiological pathways involved in myocardial infarctions.

17 Apr 2024

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

The associations between the intake of pure fruit juices (PFJ) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

17 Apr 2024

CDC report: Persistent measles importations challenge U.S. elimination efforts

CDC report: Persistent measles importations challenge U.S. elimination efforts

The status of measles elimination in the United States (U.S.).

16 Apr 2024

Unveiling the key role of RNA modification in HIV-1 survival and replication

Unveiling the key role of RNA modification in HIV-1 survival and replication

A chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate is now confirmed to be key to the virus's ability to survive and thrive after infecting host cells, a new study has found.

12 Apr 2024

LMU researchers shed light on DNA repair mechanisms in Cockayne syndrome

LMU researchers shed light on DNA repair mechanisms in Cockayne syndrome

Cockayne syndrome is a severe autosomal recessive disorder caused by defective DNA repair mechanisms.

10 Apr 2024

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