Bird Flu Viruses Are Resistant to Fever, Making Them a Major Threat to Humans
University of Cambridge
Study reveals why bird flu resists fever, emphasizing the importance of laboratory testing to track high-risk viruses
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15,000 Women a Year with Breast Cancer Could Benefit from Whole Genome Sequencing, Say Researchers
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Despite significant progress in recent years, it remains challenging to accurately identify the best treatments for individual patients and to predict cases with poorer prognosis
Antibiotics, Vaccinations, and Anti-Inflammatory Medication Linked to Reduced Risk of Dementia
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The study identified several drugs already licensed and in use that have the potential to be repurposed to treat dementia.
Lingering IFN-γ May Be Responsible for Long COVID Symptoms
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High levels of IFN-γ persisted in some long COVID patients for up to 31 months, making it a reliable biomarker
The “Reactome” May Accelerate AI-Based Drug Development
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Per the first author, "the reactome could change the way we think about organic chemistry."
Genetic Markers Exacerbating MS Severity Identified
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Discovery opens the door to treatments for multiple sclerosis-associated long-term disability
Highly Accurate Test for Common Respiratory Viruses
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Using DNA as "bait" to detect respiratory viruses with highly accurate results
Scientists Detect Dementia Signs as Early as Nine Years Ahead of Diagnosis
University of Cambridge
The findings could improve screening and help with clinical trial recruitment
Set Up Reserve Lab Capacity Now for Faster Response to Next Pandemic
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Researchers say a “human bottleneck,” delayed the UK’s scale-up of COVID-19 testing
Prostate Cancer Risks Being Detected Too Late Due to Focus on Urinary Problems
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There is little to no evidence of a link between urinary symptoms and prostate cancer
Children with Genetic Disorders More Likely to Also Have Mental Health Problems
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Researchers hope that this work helps improve the targeting of assessments and interventions
Whole Genome Sequencing Increases Diagnosis of Rare Disorders by Nearly a Third
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Whole Genome Sequencing picks up 31 percent more cases of rare genetic disorders than standard tests
Scientists Develop New Class of Cancer Drug with Potential to Treat Leukemia
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The new cancer treatment targets enzymes that play a key role in translating DNA into proteins
New Cancer Algorithm Flags Genetic Weaknesses in Tumors
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The algorithm makes it possible to identify a tumor's weakness in order to personalize cancer therapy
Imaging Technique Could Replace Tissue Biopsies in Assessing Drug Resistance in Cancer
University of Cambridge
Researchers show how a new technique known as hyperpolarization can be used to monitor how effective cancer drugs are at slowing a tumor's growth