Biomarkers – News and Features

A groundbreaking study has created the world’s largest and most geographically comprehensive international norms for handgrip strength, enabling global peer comparison, health screening and surveillance across the adult lifespan.

Research has identified DNA methylation markers associated with preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy complication. By analyzing cheek cells, scientists found 389 unique methylation sites linked to the condition.

A novel computational pipeline has been designed to identify protein biomarkers associated with complex diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.

Researchers have developed an optical fiber sensing system that could help medical professionals monitor patients for complications after a traumatic brain injury.

Spinal cord stimulation is often a last resort for those with intractable chronic pain. A new 10-minute brain scan gives doctors a much-needed biomarker to discuss with patients considering spinal cord stimulation.

Flinders University study highlights the protective effects of plant-based diets against gastrointestinal cancers. Diets rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains were linked to lower cancer risks, while processed and sugary foods increase.

A study from Spain’s CNIO identifies genetic alterations linked to STAG2 loss, driving aggressiveness in Ewing sarcoma. These changes increase metastasis and impact immune response, offering new prognostic markers and therapeutic targets.

Researchers have identified that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein accumulates in the brain's protective layers, potentially explaining the neurological symptoms of long COVID.

A study identifies "proteolethargy," reduced protein mobility caused by oxidative stress, as a unifying mechanism in chronic diseases. The findings suggest that impaired protein movement disrupts cellular functions.

A study highlights significant body composition changes and increased cardiovascular risks in transgender men on testosterone therapy. Over six years, muscle volume rose by 21%, abdominal fat by 70%, and LDL cholesterol increased.