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Prealbumin Gene Alone Is Insufficient for Heart Failure Diagnosis
A variant in the prealbumin gene alone is not sufficient to diagnose transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy, an underdiagnosed cause of congestive heart failure, reports a new study.
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Rare But Natural HIV Replication Inhibitor Recreated Synthetically
Scientists appear to have discovered a way to produce a true structure of the rare but naturally-occurring anti-HIV compound Lancilactone C from start to finish.
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Points in Life Where Women Age Fastest Identified Using Biological Clocks
A new study has constructed an “aging clock” for the female body – information missing from previous studies of aging. The research mapped 4 domains of biological aging – chronic inflammation, hormonal regulation, tissue fitness and lipid metabolism – that can together accurately measure female biological age.
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Scientists Localize the Genes That Increase Hidradenitis Suppurativa Risk
Researchers discovered the genomic locations that contribute to the genetic risk of a chronic skin condition.
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Gene Variants May Cause Abdominal Fat Storage While Protecting Against Diabetes
According to a study, naturally occurring variations in our genes can lead some people to store fat at the waist while protecting them from diabetes.
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Gene Therapy Treats Chronic Pain by Regulating Sodium
Researchers have developed a novel gene therapy that regulates a sodium ion channel to treat chronic pain.
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Mystery of How Hepatitis C Hides From the Immune System Solved
Using a new method, researchers have discovered how the hepatitis C virus evades the human immune system.
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What Happened When a Whole State Was Offered Genetic Screening for Free?
Early genetic testing can improve cancer outcomes, but individuals often don’t undergo this screening if they lack a family history or can’t afford a test.
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Protein With Critical Role in Fighting Bacterial Invasion Discovered
Researchers have discovered a protein that plays critical roles in alerting the body to a bacterial infection and initiating an effective immune response to fight back against the invasion.
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Stored Red Blood Cell Assessment Improved by Lab-on-a-Chip Technologies
A new report suggests that lab-on-a-chip technologies could improve the blood transfusion workflow, ensuring patients in need receive high-quality red blood cells.
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