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3D Map Reveals DNA Organization Within Human Retina Cells

NIH scientists shed light on how genetic architecture determines gene expression, tissue-specific function and disease phenotype in blinding diseases.
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Cancer Treatments Hiding in Genome’s “Dark Matter”

Researchers have developed a screening method to discover new drug targets for cancer treatment in the so-called “Dark Matter” of the genome.
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Link Between Immune Cells’ Neighbors and Pancreatic Cancer Survival

Researchers have discovered that the organization of different types of immune cells within pancreatic tumors is associated with patient survival. The new findings could eventually lead to new ways of treating pancreatic cancer.
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Long COVID Clinic Referrals Fell by 79% After Vaccine Roll-Out

Referrals to the Cambridge long COVID clinic decreased significantly following vaccine roll-out, suggesting the vaccine plays a key role in reducing the cases of long COVID.
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Chemical Treatment Restores Vision in Mouse Model of Inherited Blindness

According to murine research, the adult brain has the potential to partially recover from inherited blindness.
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A New Function of the Cerebellum Has Been Discovered

The cerebellum – primarily known for regulating movement – also plays a role in remembering emotional experiences, according to new research.
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Where Did Our Beloved Bananas Come From?

A new study shows that the history of bananas is even more complex than previously thought, confirming that the genome of today’s domesticated varieties contains traces of three extra, as yet unknown, ancestors.
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Scientists Combine Spherical Nucleic Acids and CRISPR Genome-Editing

A team of researchers has devised a new platform for gene editing that could inform the future application of a near-limitless library of CRISPR-based therapeutics.
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Researchers Identify Barriers Limiting Immunotherapy in Several Cancers

Researchers have developed a dual therapy that could overcome barriers that block effective anti-cancer immune responses.
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Trial Finds Promising Medication for Sleep Apnea

Researchers have identified a promising avenue for therapeutic intervention of sleep apnea, which affects nearly a billion people worldwide.
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