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Biomarkers – News and Features

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Liquid Biopsies: Paving the Way for More Personalized and Responsive Cancer Care

Liquid biopsies offer a less invasive, yet highly informative, alternative to traditional diagnostic methods. This article examines how liquid biopsies are aiding cancer drug development and guiding treatment strategies.
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Immune Cell Discovery Sheds Light on Urban vs. Rural Allergy Differences

Scientists discovered that a previously uncharacterized subset of immune cells may play a critical role in the development of allergic diseases and explain differences between urban and rural populations.
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Saliva-Sensing Dental Floss for At-Home Stress Biomarker Monitoring

Researchers have developed a dental floss pick that also featured a sensor that can detect high cortisol levels in a person's saliva. The flosser can provide early warnings for chronic stress, and could be adapted to other biomarkers.
A pill containing human brains, representing motor neuron disease drug discovery.
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Motor Neuron Disease Drug Safe and Effective at Low Doses

A clinical trial has found that low-dose interleukin-2 is both safe and effective for use on people with motor neuron disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), compared to a placebo.
Illustration of silhouettes of workers building walls (indicating plaque) around the heart.
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Calprotectin Identified as a Potential Biomarker for Heart Disease Risk

Researchers previously characterized calprotectin’s utility as a biomarker in overtly inflammatory disorders like COVID-19, but this is the first time it has been considered as a potential marker for the general population.
Detailed anatomical heart model displaying arteries and veins used for hypertension education.
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Midlife Diabetes and Hypertension May Accelerate Dementia Risk

A University of Georgia study finds that adults with both diabetes and hypertension in midlife show elevated dementia-related biomarkers over time. The risk was especially notable in Black Americans, underscoring health disparities.
Immunohistochemical staining in mice shows <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i> (green) entering cardiac muscle through small blood vessels in the left atrium.
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The Bacteria in Your Gums Could Be Damaging Your Heart

New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup, disrupting electrical signals and raising the risk of atrial fibrillation.
Doctor holding a tablet displaying AI-powered medical diagnostic tools and data.
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Could a Selfie Predict Your Cancer Prognosis?

Researchers have developed a deep learning algorithm called FaceAge, which analyzes a photo of a person’s face to estimate their biological age and predict survival outcomes for cancer patients.
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Detecting Parkinson’s Disease Years Before Symptoms With fMRI

Researchers have demonstrated that functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) by analyzing brain activity linked to sensory impairments, such as smell and vision.
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New At-Home Device Lets Patients Test Stress Hormones in Minutes

University of Cincinnati engineers created a new device to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety.
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