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Cryopreservation – News and Features

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Blood Biomarkers Identified for Brain Aging and Disease

Researchers identified plasma proteins linked to brain aging using imaging and proteomics. Key biomarkers, like BCAN and GDF15, highlight early molecular signs of cognitive decline and disease risk.
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Computational Pipeline Offers Insights Into Alzheimer's and Potential Drug Targets

A novel computational pipeline has been designed to identify protein biomarkers associated with complex diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease.
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Women With a High Genetic Risk of Depression Are More Likely To Have Heart Disease

Women who have a high genetic risk of depression are more likely to develop heart disease, finds a study that exposes a difference in risk for women compared to men.
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Sex Differences in Cardiovascular Risk and Brain Degeneration

A study has found that high cardiovascular risk factors, including obesity, are linked to accelerated brain volume loss, affecting the regions in the temporal lobe that are crucial for memory and sensory processing.
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Tissue Is the Issue for Novel Cancer Drug Discovery

Standardized tissue handling is crucial in cancer research, ensuring the preservation of sample integrity and data quality. This enables comprehensive analysis and enhances understanding of cancer biology, aiding therapeutic discoveries.
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Gene Variant Directly Linked to Early Miscarriages in Women

Researchers have identified a KIF18A gene variant that accelerates egg aging, increasing the risk of miscarriage and early infertility. The study highlights the causal relationship between the variant and embryonic abnormalities.
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Heart Shape May Predict Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

A groundbreaking multi-national study has revealed that the shape of the human heart, influenced by genetic factors, could serve as a valuable predictor for cardiovascular disease risk.
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New Genes Associated With Disc Herniations

In a new study, numerous genomic regions potentially affecting the structure of the discs and inflammatory factors were found. The study found 41 novel regions of the genome that modify the disease risk for disc herniations.
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Peaking Physical Activity at Certain Times May Cut Colon Cancer Risk

A new study has found that activity throughout the day with peaks in the morning and late afternoon may cut colon cancer risk by 11%.
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A Guide to DNA and RNA Quantification and Quality

Discover methods for accurate DNA and RNA quantification and learn how to analyze purity and concentration to enhance reliability in molecular biology.
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