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A Quest To Map the World’s Genomic Diversity
An international consortium of scientists has launched a new effort to create a reference genome that captures the genetic diversity of all the peoples of the world.
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Blood Biomarker for Frontotemporal Dementia Affirmed
Researchers at the Mayo clinic have reported that neurofilament light is a biomarker for frontotemporal dementia, potentially allowing for quicker diagnoses.
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Point-of-Care COVID-19 Test Can Distinguish Alpha Variant From Earlier Strains
A newly developed point-of-care COVID-19 test can now detect and differentiate the alpha variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus from earlier strains in saliva samples.
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How Genetic Variation Impacts the Human Microbiome
New research from Cornell scientists is exploring how human genetics impacts functions of the gut microbiome, and is expanding awareness of the role human genetics plays in shaping the microbiome.
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Nanoparticles Could Enable a More Sensitive and Durable Rapid COVID-19 Test
Researchers have developed a rapid test that uses molecularly imprinted polymer nanoparticles, rather than antibodies, to detect SARS-CoV-2. The new test is more sensitive and works under more extreme conditions than antibody-based tests.
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New Method for Detecting Tumor Cells Developed
A new method for the detection of rare and highly heterogeneous circulating tumor cells with high sensitivity and specificity has been developed.
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Protein Found To Regulate Body Weight in Mice
Yale scientists have discovered that a protein known as augmentor-alpha regulates body weight in mice, an insight that could lead to new treatments for metabolic disorders.
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Old Skin Cells Can Be Reprogrammed To Regain Their Youth
Scientists have created a new method that enables stem cells to be converted back to their original, specialized form, but "rejuvenated".
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Optical Sensor Enables Rapid, Cheap COVID-19 Testing
A nanotechnology research group has developed a swab-based test for the rapid detection of COVID-19. The test uses a UV spectrometer for spike protein detection.
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Semen Analysis Finds COVID-19 Alters Levels of Fertility-Related Proteins
An analysis of the proteins found in semen has shown that the levels of fertility-related proteins are reduced in men who have recently recovered from COVID-19.
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