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Researchers identify mutations that protect against B-cell cancer

Researchers were able to suppress leukemia and lymphoma in a mouse model genetically predisposed to these cancers by completely or partially depleting a protein called midnoline in B cells.

15 May 2024, 18:52

New biomarker identified for diagnosing asymptomatic Alzheimer's disease

The study has identified a new biomarker for Alzheimer's disease in asymptomatic stages of the disease. This molecule is miR-519a-3p, microRNA

15 May 2024, 18:43

Studying the mechanism of drug-induced skin rashes

Although medications often help patients recover or improve their condition, millions of people around the world suffer from unpredictable toxic reactions to medications every year.

15 May 2024, 18:28

New research supports androgen treatment for breast cancer

This study reveals an important mechanism by which androgen receptor activity exerts anticancer effects in breast cancer

15 May 2024, 16:33

Exercise is good for the brain, but improving its blood vessels may take longer

People with less stable patterns of blood flow in the brain may be at greater risk of dementia and cerebrovascular disease.

15 May 2024, 11:54

High levels of lipoprotein(a) are associated with an increased risk of myocardial infarction in diabetics

People with diabetes were more likely to have a history of myocardial infarction (MI) if they also had high levels of serum lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), or advanced liver fibrosis

15 May 2024, 11:24

Iron supplements do not improve infant development

Low-dose iron supplementation given to infants did not improve early development or iron status in a randomized controlled trial.

15 May 2024, 11:15

Study shows 41% of people with chronic itch experience fatigue

41% of people with long-term itching experience fatigue, likely due to persistent sleep disturbances, according to new study

15 May 2024, 10:39

Scientists have identified a new marker for breast cancer prognosis

A protein called RPGRIP1L (retinitis pigmentosa GTPase regulator interacting protein 1-like) performs various functions important for development and health throughout life.

15 May 2024, 10:31

Interaction between adipose tissue and sympathetic neurons contributes to cardiac arrhythmia

A study conducted by a group of scientists from China examined the independent connections between epicardial adipose tissue and the sympathetic nervous system with cardiac arrhythmia using an in vitro co-culture of adipocytes, cardiomyocytes and sympathetic neurons. They found that the adipose tissue-nervous system axis plays an important role in arrhythmogenesis.

15 May 2024, 09:49

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