Using a lab-designed protein to regulate blood glucose levels
Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to regulate blood glucose levels…
Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions
Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis…
The genetic influence of sex on gene expression for blood in pigs | BMC Genomics
Data summary We collected 386 blood samples with matched genotype and gene expression data from the PigGTEx project…
Refined DNA sequencing tool reveals hidden mutations behind aging and cancer
Researchers have refined a powerful DNA sequencing tool that can uncover hidden mutations that occur naturally in our…
SMOC1 gene plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes
Scientists at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in…
EU ministers test positive for PFAS in their blood, despite forever chemical phase-outs
ADVERTISEMENT PFAS are harmful ‘forever chemicals’ that have been linked to cancer and other serious health risks. This…
Unfavorable patterns of heart health through young adulthood linked to increased CVD risk later in life
Despite progress in past decades to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), it remains the leading cause…
New survey reveals Americans’ perception of the growing need for plasma-derived medicines
International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) takes place globally from October 6-10. The week encourages communities around the world…
Antihypertensive and lipid-lowering drugs show efficacy against steatotic liver disease
Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease is the most common liver disease in the world, affecting about one third…
Enzyme technology enables first successful blood type conversion in kidney transplant
The first successful human transplant of a kidney converted from blood type A to universal type O used…
VR technology proves better than anti-anxiety meds in coronary angiography
Patients undergoing coronary angiography often experience anxiety both before and during the procedure, often treated by the administration…
Inactive blood marker SDMA emerges as potential predictor of cardiovascular risk in CKD
When University of Texas at Arlington researcher Paul J. Fadel and his colleagues launched a study on vascular health in…