Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and cancer are just some of the disorders associated with specific genes not "turning on" and "turning off" as they
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Most human genes have been featured in research about cancer
An analysis of PubMed papers has found that 87.7% of all human genes appear in at least one paper that also mentions cancer. In the
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Researchers identify genes that cause resistance to treatment of Candida glabrata fungus
It is estimated that 80% of women will suffer from vaginal candidiasis at least once in their lives. In addition to superficial infections, which can
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CityU researchers identify super-enhancers that stimulate the activity of breast cancer genes
Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) is an aggressive type of breast cancer with a high fatality rate. Currently, chemotherapy is the major treatment option, but the
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Researchers identify genes that make children susceptible to severe Kawasaki disease
Researchers have found genes that make children susceptible to the disease, and those associated with the heart damage it can cause in severe cases. The
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New mechanism by which senescent cells turn on genes encoding for tumor-regulating factors
Scientists at The Wistar Institute identified a new mechanism of transcriptional control of cellular senescence that drives the release of inflammatory molecules that influence tumor
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International study reveals gut bacteria from people in industrialized societies swap genes at much higher rates
Thousands of different bacterial species live within the human gut. Most are beneficial, while others can be harmful. A new study from an MIT-led team
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Study proposes a new, noninvasive way to detect kidney transplant rejection
Patients can spend up to six years waiting for a kidney transplant. Even when they do receive a transplant, up to 20 percent of patients
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PRDM16 in Neural Stem Cells
There are many different types of neuronal cells, which communicate through a highly complex grid of connections. Neuronal development is guided by many factors, one
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Coronavirus: How quickly do I need a second Covid-19 vaccine shot?
How quickly do I need a second Covid-19 vaccine shot? The first Covid-19 vaccines in the U.S. require two doses a few weeks apart. People
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