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Medical Xpress / Cancer cells mimic Sherpa genes to survive low oxygen
Results of a study show convergent genetic adaptation under hypoxia (lack of oxygen) between populations living at high-altitude in the Himalayan region such as Tibetans and Sherpas, and the development of oxygen-starved ...
Medical Xpress / Fruit fly 'Traffic Jam' gene discovery could unlock human infertility solutions
The global birthrate has been in significant decline for decades. In the U.S., couples are deciding to have children later in life. A 2022 U.S. Census data analysis of Census Bureau and National Center for Health Statistics ...
Medical Xpress / CAR-M technology: A novel approach to overcome CAR-T limitations in solid tumor treatment
Researchers in South Korea have proposed a novel cancer immunotherapy approach that could complement existing CAR-T (Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell) treatments. The work is published in the journal Biomarker Research.
Medical Xpress / More opportunities to test for Alzheimer's using new analytical method
A simpler method of analyzing blood samples for Alzheimer's disease has been tested in a large multicenter study led by Lund University in Sweden. "This is a major step in bringing simple blood tests for Alzheimer's disease ...
Medical Xpress / Using pulsed infrared light to find cancer's 'fingerprints' in blood plasma
Cancer diagnoses traditionally require invasive or labor-intensive procedures such as tissue biopsies. Now, research published in ACS Central Science reveals a method that uses pulsed infrared light to identify molecular ...
Medical Xpress / Fish swim bladders could be useful in a treatment for heart failure
Hydrogels, which are soft materials formed by cross-linking polymers, could have a variety of medical applications. In research published in Advanced Science, investigators developed an injectable hydrogel containing components ...
Medical Xpress / NEURD: Proofreading the map of the brain
From the smallest fragment of brain tissue, the intricate blueprint of the entire brain is beginning to emerge. Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine are making several time-consuming aspects of this process a lot easier ...
Medical Xpress / Discovery of PZL-A molecule brings treatment for mitochondrial diseases within reach
A medical breakthrough could result in the first treatment for rare but serious diseases in which genetic defects disrupt cellular energy production. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg have identified a molecule ...
Medical Xpress / Precision medicine approach targets kidney scarring to prevent failure
New UCLA research conducted using mouse models and human genetic data has uncovered a critical factor that determines how much scarring occurs following kidney injury, leading scientists to identify a potential precision ...
Medical Xpress / 'Sugar' signatures help identify and classify pancreatic cancer cell subtypes
Van Andel Institute scientists and collaborators have developed a new method for identifying and classifying pancreatic cancer cell subtypes based on sugars found on the outside of cancer cells.
Medical Xpress / More people now die at home after stroke than in medical facilities, study reveals
A new analysis finds a significant uptick in the number of people dying at home due to ischemic stroke compared to inpatient medical facilities, and when not at home, individuals in rural communities and Black Americans were ...
Medical Xpress / First-of-its-kind wearable device gauges health by sensing how skin 'breathes'
Northwestern University researchers have developed the first wearable device for measuring gases emitted from and absorbed by the skin. By analyzing these gases, the device offers an entirely new way to assess skin health, ...