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Uncovering Genetic Variants That Elevate Susceptibility to Crohn’s Disease
An international consortium of researchers has identified genetic variants in 10 genes that elevate a person’s susceptibility to Crohn’s disease, a form of inflammatory bowel disease.
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A CRISPR-Based Test Could Help Clinicians Diagnose Heart Attacks and Cancer
A new method that increases the signal from CRISPR-based diagnostic tests, removing the need for amplification of DNA or RNA in a sample, could be used to quickly diagnose heart attacks and differentiate between cancer types.
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Physical Activity May Play Greater Role Than Genes in Longevity
Previous research has shown that low physical activity and greater time spent sitting are associated with a higher risk of death. Does risk change if a person is genetically predisposed to live a long life?
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Genetic Testing Reveals DNA Changes in Children With Early-Onset Psychosis
While children are known for their active imaginations, it’s extremely rare for them to have true psychotic symptoms. But two unusual case studies, both of children under seven, prompted a new investigation that has identified a shared genetic component linking many cases of early-onset psychosis
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At-Home Test for Autonomic Symptoms of Long COVID Release
A home test to help patients manage long covid at home has been developed and is available to download. The test can be done by anyone with symptoms of autonomic dysfunction in conditions such as long covid, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and diabetes 1 and 2 where people get feelings such as dizziness or blackouts.
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Blood Test Helps Evaluate Severity in Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health have found that a novel blood test can be used to easily evaluate disease severity in patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension and predict survivability.
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When DNA Guardians Get Out of Control
Researchers have deciphered a mechanism in mice and patients that leads to ANCA-associated vasculitis, in which excessive inflammatory reactions lead to pulmonary hemorrhages.
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Autism Diagnosis Could Be Improved by Considering Differences in Emotional Needs
According to a study, the diagnosis of autism could be improved by considering the differences between how women and men experience and act upon their emotions.
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Advances Made in Detecting Viruses in Wastewater
Researchers have developed a new quantitative RT-qPCR assay that is able to detect the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater.
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