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Leukemia That Starts Before Birth Is More Aggressive
A Mount Sinai team showed that the same leukemia mutation behaves differently depending on when it arises during development. Using CRISPR in human blood stem cells, they found prenatal-origin leukemias are more aggressive and treatment-resistant.
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PFAS Exposure May Limit Improvements in Blood Sugar After Bariatric Surgery
Researchers studying the link between PFAS exposure and changes in markers of type 2 diabetes in teens who underwent bariatric surgery found that “forever chemicals” exposure was linked to worse metabolic outcomes five years later.
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Unlocking mRNA Therapeutics: Cell-Free DNA Synthesis Is Powering the AI Era of Genetic Medicine
Discover how cell-free DNA synthesis can accelerate mRNA vaccines and therapies, enhancing production efficiency and lowering contamination risks.
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DNA Language Model Comparison Reveals the Pros and Cons of AI for Genomics
Researchers examined five AI models on multiple genomic tasks to see how well they performed. The findings provide a framework for researchers to choose optimal AI models for specific tasks.
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How Is AI Shaping the Future of Automated Labs?
Experts shared their insights with Technology Networks, offering a glimpse into a future where automation and intelligence work hand in hand.
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How Is Collaboration Driving Life Science Innovation?
Where do the greatest opportunities for collaboration across life sciences disciplines lie today – and what’s needed to unlock them? We asked the experts.
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Calming the Nervous System Significantly Reduces PTSD and Chronic Pain Symptoms
A technique for calming your nervous system using a heart rate monitor can significantly reduce symptoms of both PTSD and chronic pain.
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Most Patients With Inherited High Cholesterol Are Missed
A study of 84,000 people shows that nearly 90% of individuals with familial hypercholesterolemia would be missed by current screening guidelines. DNA testing revealed 419 carriers, many unaware of their risk and some already with heart disease.
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Depression Tied to the Immune System, Not Just Brain Chemistry
New research has identified that major depressive disorder is deeply connected to the immune system.
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