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Biomarkers – News and Features

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Is It Possible to Be Obese and Still Healthy?

Body weight and body mass index alone are not enough to predict whether someone will develop a metabolic disease. A new atlas of cells in fat tissue could help to explain why some overweight people stay healthy, while others do not.
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Mouth Bacteria Linked to Brain Function Changes in Aging

A study finds links between oral bacteria and brain health. Some bacteria improve memory, while others may increase Alzheimer’s risk. Researchers suggest that oral health monitoring could provide early signs of cognitive decline.
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Could the Contraceptive Pill Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk?

The contraceptive pill may reduce ovarian cancer risk by up to 43% in women over the age of 45, reports a new study.
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Printable Nanoparticles Enable Mass Production of Wearable Biosensors

Caltech engineers have developed wearable sensors that use inkjet-printed nanoparticles to monitor vitamins, hormones and medications in real time. These biosensors have been tested on patients with long COVID and cancer.
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COVID-19 Infections Linked to Faulty Proteins in the Brain

Researchers found that COVID-19 is linked to increased biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in those hospitalized or with risk factors like high blood pressure.
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Article

Five Years Later: Long COVID’s Lasting Impact on the Brain

Five years after SARS-CoV-2 first surfaced in Wuhan, China, researchers are still trying to understand long COVID. In this article, discover the latest research investigating the lasting impact of the virus on brain function.
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Microgravity Alters Astronauts’ Vision

A study on astronauts aboard the ISS found that microgravity reduces ocular rigidity, intraocular pressure, and pulse amplitude, leading to vision changes. Most astronauts recover post-mission, but long-duration spaceflight risks remain unknown.
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Treatment Boosts Cure Rate for Most Common Form of Breast Cancer in Trial

Adding an immunotherapy drug to the chemotherapy that patients receive ahead of surgery can dramatically improve breast cancer cure rates.
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Article

How Is AI Shaping Proteomics and Multiomics?

Associate Professor Qing Zhong shared insights on AI breakthroughs in proteomics and multiomics, challenges in data sharing and his vision for a high-resolution lens on biology that could redefine science and healthcare.
Siobhan Schabrun, Health Sciences professor, and David Seminowicz, Schulich Medicine & Dentistry professor with a participant having a brain scan.
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Brain Activity Patterns Could Predict Pain Sensitivity

A study reveals brain biomarkers PAF and CME can predict pain sensitivity and chronic pain risk with 88% accuracy. The findings could enable personalized treatment and prevent transitions from acute to chronic pain.
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