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Sickle cell trait associated with distinct malaria parasite genotypes, offering new insights into disease protection
A study of more than 2,200 schoolchildren in Cameroon suggests that sickle cell trait is associated…
IDUA variants associated with retinitis pigmentosa without typical features of mucopolysaccharidosis type I
Researchers at the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC) have identified an unexpected association between retinitis pigmentosa…
Characteristics, Functions, and Locations of Different Types of Epithelium
Test your knowledge of epithelial tissue with questions covering its key characteristics, classification, functions, specializations, and…
Obesity and the emerging role of tirzepatide in weight management
Obesity is a chronic, multifactorial disease characterized by excessive or abnormal adiposity that adversely affects health…
Combined targeted therapy enhances antitumor immunity in advanced prostate cancer
A previously unidentified immune-suppression pathway has been identified in castration-resistant prostate cancer, revealing how tumors modify…
Bile-based genomic testing of cfDNA may enable earlier detection of biliary tract cancers
Ultra-low-pass whole-genome sequencing (ULP-WGS) of bile cell-free DNA (cfDNA) may improve the early detection of biliary…
Semaglutide and cardiovascular risk reduction in overweight or obesity: Evidence from the SELECT trial
Semaglutide reduced the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) by 20% in adults with overweight…
CaMKIIα forms chain-like structures that may help explain memory and neurodevelopmental disorders
A new study published in Science Advances has revealed how calcium/calmodulin-dependent protein kinase II alpha (CaMKIIα),…
B cells identified as key drivers of immunotherapy-related colitis
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a previously unrecognized role…
Metastatic bladder cancer study reveals how tumors spread and evolve
A study published in Nature has provided new insights into the evolutionary patterns of metastatic bladder…