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Secondary Cancers Are Rare Following CAR T-Cell Therapy
The development of any type of second cancer following CAR T cell therapy is a rare occurrence, as found in an analysis of more than 400 patients treated at Penn Medicine.
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Vitamin D – What's the Latest Research?
What's the latest research surrounding how vitamin D affects our health? This article dives into how vitamin D deficiency has been linked to increased cancer mortality and more.
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Gene Variants Linked to Glaucoma in People of African Ancestry
Penn Medicine analysis aims to fill knowledge gaps and help guide clinical decisions for a group particularly vulnerable to developing glaucoma.
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Largest Ancient Human Gene Bank Sheds Light on the Origins of Brain Disorders
Researchers have created the world’s largest ancient human gene bank by analysing the bones and teeth of almost 5,000 humans who lived across western Europe and Asia up to 34,000 years ago.
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Understanding the Genetic Cause of Gestational Diabetes
The largest genetic study of gestational diabetes to date has led to a discovery of nine novel genetic regions linked to this severe and common pregnancy complication. The results shed light on previously unknown physiological mechanisms.
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AI Tool Interprets Cancer Imaging With “Unprecedented Clarity”
Penn Medicine researchers developed an artificial intelligence tool to quickly analyze gene activities in medical images and provide single-cell insight into diseases in tissues and tissue microenvironments.
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Fecal Microbiome Predicts Postoperative Infections in Liver Transplants
Researchers have predicted post-operative infections in liver transplant patients by analyzing the fecal microbiome, representing a leap forward in understanding the connection between the gut microbiome and health.
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Neanderthal Ancestors May Have Contributed to Whether You’re a Morning Person
Genetic material from Neanderthal ancestors may have contributed to the propensity of some people today to be “early risers,” the sort of people who are more comfortable getting up and going to bed earlier.
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Smoking Shrinks the Brain
A new report shows that smoking shrinks the brain, helping to explain why smokers are at high risk of age-related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.
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Gene Mutations That Promote Reproduction Tend To Shorten Lifespan
A University of Michigan-led study based on a review of genetic and health information from more than 276,000 people finds strong support for a decades-old evolutionary theory that sought to explain aging and senescence.
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