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Biomarkers – News and Features

Colorful microbiota and bacteria floating within the intestinal lining, representing the gut microbiome.
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Using Next-Generation Sequencing To Understand the Role of the Microbiome in Health and Disease

This article explores how next-generation sequencing has revolutionized microbiome research, enabling comprehensive analysis of microbial communities and their roles in health and disease.
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Less Diverse Oral Microbiome May Be Linked to Depression

A study suggests that individuals with less diverse oral microbiomes are more likely to report symptoms of depression. The research highlights the potential link between oral health and mental well-being.
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Methane Producing Gut Microbes Unlock Extra Energy From High-Fiber Diets

People whose gut microbiomes produce a lot of methane are especially good at unlocking extra energy from a high-fiber diet. This may help explain why different individuals obtain different amounts of calories from food that reaches the colon.
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Daily Dose of Almonds Improves Health of People With Metabolic Syndrome

The findings showed that eating 2 ounces of almonds – about 45 nuts – daily led to signs of better cardiometabolic and gut health.
A digital render of two cancer cells.
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CT Colonography Beats Stool DNA Testing for Colon Cancer Screening

Computed tomography (CT) colonography is a more cost-effective and more clinically effective method for colorectal cancer screening compared to stool DNA testing (mt-sDNA), a new study suggests.
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A Smartphone App Could Help Accelerate Huntington’s Disease Drug Development

A series of digital tests, carried out via a smartphone app, could enhance the detection of disease progression in Huntington’s disease and improve the efficiency of clinical trials.
A doctor pointing at MRI images of a human brain looking for biomarkers of multiple sclerosis.
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MS Biomarker Finding Could Lead to Personalized Treatment Approaches

Researchers have discovered a novel biomarker for severe multiple sclerosis (MS). This research will contribute to our understanding of the molecular processes involved in progressive MS, and may aid in the allocation of patients to novel therapies.
A blue open drug pill made from circuit boards, representing AI-driven drug discovery.
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Investing in Biology: The Key to Sustainable Innovation in Drug Development and Healthcare

Dr. John Beeler, BPGbio, discusses why investing in biology is essential for AI-driven drug discovery and for building a more sustainable, cost-effective healthcare system worldwide.
A scientist holding a test tube in front of a model of a DNA double helix.
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Genetic Differences in Cell Energy Centers Predict Resistance to Skin Cancer Therapy

Researchers have discovered inherited genetic differences which could explain why some patients with the deadliest form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments.
3D rendering of a human brain highlighting surface structure and vascular connections.
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Krakencoder Unravels the Brain’s Wiring To Predict Cognitive Function

Researchers have developed the Krakencoder, a new tool that integrates structural and functional brain data to predict cognitive performance and behavior more accurately. The tool could enhance understanding of brain networks.
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