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·January 15, 2019·3 min read

Muscle Stem Cells Can Drive Cancer that Arises in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Researchers report muscle stem cells may give rise to rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that affects the muscles in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The study also identifies two genes linked to the tumor's growth.

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·January 15, 2019·4 min read

Hundreds of Genes Affecting Tobacco and Alcohol Use Identified

Researchers have identified over 500 genetic variants which affect the use of, and addiction to, alcohol and tobacco.

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·January 15, 2019·3 min read

How Fasting Can Improve Overall Health

Researchers report fasting affects the circadian rhythm of the liver and skeletal muscles, allowing them to rewire their metabolism. The study suggests fasting can help improve health and protect against aging related diseases.

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·January 14, 2019·4 min read

Herpes Virus and Tumors Evolved to Learn How to Manipulate the Same Ancient RNA

A new study reports herpes virus utilizes ancient RNA to proliferate, mimicking the same process tumors have been found to manipulate. The findings could have implications for new treatment options and also may shed light on neurodegenerative diseases.

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·January 14, 2019·6 min read

Zip Code or Genetic Code: Teasing Out Effects of Genes and Environment on Health

A new study of twins in the US sheds light on both the environmental and genetic risk factors for numerous diseases.

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·January 14, 2019·5 min read

Study Identified Numerous Genes Associated with Risk Tolerance and Risky Behaviors

Researchers have identified 124 genetic variants located on 99 separate regions of the genome which are linked to a person's tolerance and willingness to take risks.

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·January 14, 2019·3 min read

Gut Microbes From Healthy Infants Block Milk Allergy Development: Mouse Study

Researchers report infants who are allergic to cow milk have a different composition of gut microbes than those who are not allergic to the milk. Transplanting gut microbes from those with no allergies helped to protect against potentially life threatening reactions. The study suggests gut microbes impact the host's immune system and play a critical role in regulating allergic responses to food.

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·January 13, 2019·5 min read

CRISPR Repurposed to Develop Better Antibiotics

Researchers re-purposed CRISPR gene editing technology to study genes targeted by particular antibiotics. The study sheds light on how pharmacologists can improve existing antibiotics and develop new ones.

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·January 13, 2019·3 min read

Speeding Up Genetic Diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease

Researchers have developed a method to determine the length of mutated genes associated with Huntington's disease quickly and easily.

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·January 12, 2019·4 min read

Metabolite Produced By Gut Bacteria From Pomegranates Reduces IBD

Researchers report UroA, a microbial metabolite derived from a compound found in pomegranates and berries, can reduce and protect against inflammatory bowel disease.

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·January 11, 2019·6 min read

A Patient’s Sex Matters When it Comes to Brain Cancer

Researchers report our gender can determine longevity and response to treatment for glioblastoma brain cancer. The study reports male survival is determined by genes that control cell division, where as female survival is often determine by genes that regulate the ability of cancer cells to migrate to different brain areas.

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·January 10, 2019·4 min read

New Immune System Regulators Revealed

Using CRISPR gene editing, researchers mapped important genes for helping T helper cells. The findings could help generate new treatments to activate the immune system against infection and to attack tumor cells.