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How alcohol impacts male health

This research explores how alcohol consumption disrupts metabolism, damages the liver, and impairs male reproductive health, emphasizing the complex mechanisms and public health implications.

18 Nov 2024

Study uncovers key mechanism behind HIV latency

An immune response that likely evolved to help fight infections appears to be the mechanism that drives human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) into a latent state, lurking in cells only to erupt anew, researchers at Duke Health report.

18 Nov 2024

Rare variant analysis reveals genetic spectrum of monogenic diabetes genes

This study links rare genetic variants to type 2 diabetes risk, emphasizing their role in monogenic diabetes and potential for precision medicine integration.

18 Nov 2024

Antiseizure medications during pregnancy linked to neurodevelopmental risks in children

Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks of neurodevelopmental conditions, according to new data from researchers at Drexel's Dornsife School of Public Health.

15 Nov 2024

Rare STAT6 gene variant provides protection against severe asthma

Scientists at deCODE genetics, a subsidiary of Amgen, and collaborators have published a study in Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology reporting a rare missense variant in STAT6 that protects against asthma.

15 Nov 2024

Study focuses on COPD progression in younger populations

Researchers are exploring how small airway abnormalities in younger smokers could help identify who is at risk of developing COPD and establish how the chronic lung disease progresses, according to a new article.

15 Nov 2024

Researchers use cerebrospinal fluid to unlock pathways in Alzheimer's disease

A multitude of genes have been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Specifically how those genes might influence the progression of neurodegeneration remains something of a black box though, in part because of the challenges of examining in molecular detail the brain of a living patient.

14 Nov 2024

New drug strategy reverses resistance to immunotherapy in pancreatic cancer

A new drug strategy that regulates the tumor immune microenvironment may transform a tumor that resists immunotherapy into a susceptible one, according to a study by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and Oregon Health & Science University.

14 Nov 2024

Study links heart shape to genetic risk of cardiovascular diseases

A new multi-national study has revealed that the shape of the heart is influenced in part by genetics and may help predict the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

14 Nov 2024

Leveraging genetic variations for more effective cancer therapies

By exploiting the genetic variation in cancer cells, an already approved cancer drug demonstrated enhanced effects against cancer cells in specific patient groups.

14 Nov 2024

Some genetic mutations may offer protection against developmental disorders

Tel Aviv University researchers have made a remarkable discovery that could revolutionize our understanding of genetic mutations and their role in brain development.

14 Nov 2024

Study identifies a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at McMaster University have identified a potential treatment for Sandhoff and Tay-Sachs diseases—two rare, often fatal lysosomal storage disorders that cause progressive damage to nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord.

14 Nov 2024

Scientists discover key genetic factors behind testicular cancer

Scientists have identified new gene faults and evolutionary patterns contributing to testicular cancer. Their findings offer profound insights into the development of the disease and into potential treatment strategies.

14 Nov 2024

Scientists discover new breakthrough in weight loss and diabetes treatment

Scientists at the University of Copenhagen have discovered a new weight loss drug target that reduces appetite, increases energy expenditure, and improves insulin sensitivity without causing nausea or loss of muscle mass.

13 Nov 2024

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Professor Nancy Ip discusses her groundbreaking neuroscience research, focusing on neurotrophic factors and innovative Alzheimer's disease treatment approaches.

13 Nov 2024

The synergy of nutrition and traditional medicine for holistic health and wellbeing

Researchers explore how nutrition and traditional medicine can support holistic health.

13 Nov 2024

Scientists uncover cerebrospinal fluid markers for Alzheimer's detection and treatment

Researchers map the unique genetic regulation of proteins in human cerebrospinal fluid, identifying potential targets for Alzheimer’s treatments.

12 Nov 2024

New study highlights the importance of BMI in disease pathogenesis

New study from deCODE genetics/Amgen highlights the importance of BMI in pathogenesis of disease, suggesting that reducing BMI alone could lower the risk of several diseases.

12 Nov 2024

TYK2 inhibition may offer new strategy to reduce tau toxicity in Alzheimer's

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions discovered that the enzyme TYK2 transforms the normal protein tau into one that accumulates in the brain and contributes to the development of Alzheimer's disease in animal models.

12 Nov 2024

Integrating traditional medicines with modern nutrition for holistic health

In recent years, there has been a rising interest in combining traditional natural medicines with essential nutrients to foster a holistic approach to human health.

12 Nov 2024