health and food Chromosomal Aberrations Created During IVF do Not Endanger Future Baby: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Even when using very sensitive methods, there are no cell lines with chromosomal aberrations in IVF kids. Hence, in vitro fertilization does not pose Full Article
health and food New CRISPR-Cas9 Protein Increases Precision of Gene Editing By www.medindia.net Published On :: CRISPR-Cas9 protein was found to help increase the targeting accuracy in the genome editing process, revealed a team of researchers from City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and Karolinska Institutet. Full Article
health and food Genetic Variation in Brain Cell Types Helps Predict Disease Risk By www.medindia.net Published On :: Genetic variation in enhancers (non-coding regulatory regions) was found to play a role in a person's risk of developing psychiatric or neurological conditions, stated new study. Full Article
health and food New Facial Analysis Method Detects Genetic Syndromes By www.medindia.net Published On :: A novel method to optimize facial analysis that enables reconstructing the face in 3D from 2D photographs allows early identification of genetic syndromes, presented new study. Full Article
health and food Gene Scissors Detect Diseases By www.medindia.net Published On :: University of Freiburg scientists have used gene scissors to edit genetic material in order to better diagnose diseases such as cancer. The results are Full Article
health and food Gene Specific to Memory Retrieval Discovered By www.medindia.net Published On :: In mice a gene that influences memory recall at different times of day has been discovered by researchers. "We may have identified the first gene Full Article
health and food DNA: Good Predictor of Your Health By www.medindia.net Published On :: The link between single nucleotide polymorphisms (common gene mutations) and different diseases and conditions has been examined by scientists. And the Full Article
health and food Delivery of Healthy Donor Stem Cells can Help Correct Bone Disorder By www.medindia.net Published On :: Healthy donor stem cells that produce normal collagen in Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) patients have the potential to improve bone mass and correct the mutant collagen matrix, reports a new study. Full Article
health and food New Injection of Gene Therapy Vectors into the Kidney Tested By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists have discovered a new approach in which three different gene delivery vectors were injected intravenously and directly into the kidneys of mice. Full Article
health and food Reconstitution of the Blood System: Fresh Findings By www.medindia.net Published On :: Human embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) were found to display unlimited proliferative potential in culture, which Full Article
health and food Radical Treatment of Chronic Oral Infection Before Stem Cell Transplantation Not Necessary, Says Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: There is no link between oral infections and the risk of stem cell transplantation patients dying of or getting a serious infection within six months of the procedure, found new study. Full Article
health and food Gene that Modifies the Severity of Inherited Kidney Disease Discovered By www.medindia.net Published On :: A gene that is associated with severe genetic kidney disease has been identified successfully. This groundbreaking discovery could open up new avenues for more precise treatments. Full Article
health and food Stem Cells Transformed into Bone Using Artificial Muscle Sheets By www.medindia.net Published On :: Researchers discovered a polymer sheet that functions as an artificial muscle as it transforms stem cells into bones. Stem cells are known for their Full Article
health and food Human Stem Cells Provide Pain Relief in a Single Treatment By www.medindia.net Published On :: Human stem cells can provide long lasting pain relief without producing any side effects, in a single treatment, according to a study done on mice. The Full Article
health and food Cellular Model of a Rare Genetic Condition Created By www.medindia.net Published On :: The first cellular model of chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) the rare genetic condition has been created by Sainte-Justine and Universite de Montreal researchers. Full Article
health and food Fragile X Syndrome Treatment: New Insights By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists are working globally to educate clinicians and families on how to identify, test and provide care for those born with fragile X syndrome, often linked to autism. Full Article
health and food Genetic Screen Aids to Find New Drug Targets for Huntington's By www.medindia.net Published On :: Genetic screening helped to detect genes that protect against the toxic effects of a mutant protein causing Huntington's disease. These efforts yielded Full Article
health and food New Test Detects Kids at Higher Risk for Cystic Fibrosis Liver Disease By www.medindia.net Published On :: Research-based ultrasound exams help detect kids at high risk of developing cystic fibrosis liver issues, according to a study involving 11 clinical sites Full Article
health and food Gene Therapy Prevents Disorders With Alcohol Exposure in ALDH2 Deficiency, Says Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Gene therapy to treat aldehyde dehydrogenase type 2 (ALDH2) deficiency helps prevent increased risk for esophageal cancer and osteoporosis linked to chronic alcohol exposure, revealed study. Full Article
health and food Disease-causing Repeats Help Human Neurons Function, Says Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Gene repeats that cause Fragile X Syndrome normally regulate how and when proteins are made in neurons, said a Michigan Medicine team. This process may Full Article
health and food Stem Cell Transplants in Utero: Fresh Insights By www.medindia.net Published On :: A new study in mice has revealed administering stem cell or enzyme therapy in utero paves path to alleviating some congenital diseases that often result in losing a pregnancy. Full Article
health and food Fatty Acids Help Determine Skeletal Stem Cell Development By www.medindia.net Published On :: Specific nutrients were found to directly influence the stem cell development, revealed Biomedical scientists from KU Leuven and Harvard University published these results in Nature. Full Article
health and food Study Finds Link Between Genes and Ability to Exercise By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study has discovered a genetic mutation that reduces a patient's ability to exercise efficiently. The findings of the study are published in the iNew England Journal of Medicine/i. Full Article
health and food New Method Improves Stem Cells to Improve Bone Marrow Transplantation By www.medindia.net Published On :: A novel approach to enhance the potency of blood-forming stem cells, potentially opening the door to a new approach for bone marrow transplantation has been discovered by Mount Sinai researchers. Full Article
health and food New Toolkit of Proteins can Repair Breaks in DNA By www.medindia.net Published On :: Accumulation of DNA breaks can cause aging, cancer, and Motor Neurone Disease (MND). But a novel toolkit discovered could help repair DNA breaks caused Full Article
health and food Novel CRISPR Technology may Target RNA, Including RNA Viruses Like Coronavirus By www.medindia.net Published On :: New genetic screening platform using CRISPR technology for targeting thousands of genes in a massively-parallel fashion give an accurate and fast method Full Article
health and food Old Human Cells Rejuvenated With Stem Cell Technology: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Youthful strength can be regained after the existing muscle stem cells are subjected to the rejuvenating protein treatment, and transplanted back into our bodies, reports a new study. Full Article
health and food Gene Therapy Prevents Heart Dysfunction in Barth Syndrome By www.medindia.net Published On :: Gene therapy could prevent or reverse cardiac dysfunction in Barth syndrome according to the new research at Boston Children's Hospital. The findings, Full Article
health and food CRISPR, Gene Editing Tool to Find Muscular Dystrophy Treatments By www.medindia.net Published On :: CRISPR-Cas9, the gene editing technology helps better understand facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) and explore potential treatments, found new study. Full Article
health and food New Method of DNA Synthesis Helps Tackle COVID-19 Pandemic By www.medindia.net Published On :: DNA synthesis is transforming diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19, and may play a vital role in halting the pandemic. Allie Nawrat, Senior Medical Full Article
health and food New Gene for Rare Disease of Excess Bone Growth Identified By www.medindia.net Published On :: New gene that causes melorheostosis, a rare group of conditions involving painful and disfiguring overgrowth of bone tissue, is identified by the team Full Article
health and food New Mechanism to Explain Role of Gene Mutations in Kidney Disease Uncovered By www.medindia.net Published On :: Novel mechanism that helps explain how certain genetic mutations give rise to a rare genetic kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome has been mapped Full Article
health and food Personal Medicine Closer to People With Diverse Origins By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study proposes a method to extend polygenic scores, the estimate of genetic risk factors and personalized medicine revolution, to individuals with Full Article
health and food Gene Therapy can Improve Treatment of Neurological Diseases By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study has found a recently developed system for switching on the activity of genes that could improve treatments for a broad range of neurological diseases. Full Article
health and food New Gene Therapy Successfully Treats Glaucoma By www.medindia.net Published On :: Gene therapy could improve quality of life for many glaucoma patients. The research team tested a new approach that could provide additional treatment options and benefits. Full Article
health and food Behavioral Intervention can Improve Language Skills in Youth with Fragile X By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study finds more evidence for the efficacy of a telehealth-delivered behavioral intervention in treating language problems in youth with fragile X syndrome (FXS). Full Article
health and food Cold-induced Urticarial Rash: A New Hereditary Disease By www.medindia.net Published On :: New, previously unknown form of inflammatory skin disorder known as familial (hereditary) cold urticaria develops when exposed to temperatures below 15 Full Article
health and food Gene Defects Tied to Eczema, Wheeze and Nasal Disease Among Babies By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study finds a link between a common gene defect and eczema, nasal blockage, and wheeze among kids as young as six months. The study raises further Full Article
health and food New Gene variations Associated With Childhood Speech Disorder By www.medindia.net Published On :: New study analyzed the genetic make-up of 34 affected children and young people with apraxia. Results revealed that variations in nine out of eleven genes are responsible for apraxia. Full Article
health and food Genetic Scoring Detects Risky Men for Aortic Aneurysm By www.medindia.net Published On :: Novel genetic risk assessment tool detected more men at increased risk for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, according to the study presented at the American Full Article
health and food Patterns of Drug Intoxication Deaths, Organ Donors Across the US Revealed By www.medindia.net Published On :: Scientists have reported substantial variability from state to state and region to region in the number of donor organs recovered from drug-intoxication-related deaths. Full Article
health and food Liver Transplants From Older Donors Decrease Despite Improved Outcomes In Recipients By www.medindia.net Published On :: Even though recipients who received liver grafts from older donors (70 and older) had improved outcomes with reduced mortality, graft loss and postoperative Full Article
health and food Use of HCV-Infected Organs Viable for Patients Awaiting Heart Transplants By www.medindia.net Published On :: Nine patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) after receiving lifesaving heart transplants from deceased donors who were infected with the disease Full Article
health and food Antiviral Therapy Improves Survival Rates for Kidney Transplant Recipients With Hepatitis: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Hepatitis B and C viral control was found to improve kidney transplant survival rates, stated study published in the Journal of Hepatology. Renal Full Article
health and food Blood Stem Cells Facilitate Harvest for Transplants By www.medindia.net Published On :: Blood-forming stem cells' stiffness was found to facilitate mobilization procedures used for stem cell-based transplants, said Winship Cancer Institute Full Article
health and food Hepatitis C Infected Organs can be Safely Transplanted: Study By www.medindia.net Published On :: Doctors can safely transplant hepatitis C-infected hearts and lungs into people who are in dire need for a new organ, reports a new study. The findings Full Article
health and food Racial Disparities Exist in Kidney Transplants By www.medindia.net Published On :: Despite a new system designed to reduce inequities, significant racial disparities exist among patients awaiting kidney transplants, finds a new study. Full Article
health and food Five-month-old Girl Becomes the Youngest Indian to Get Liver Transplant By www.medindia.net Published On :: Ariana Dey, a Kolkata-based newborn, has become India's youngest liver transplant patient, says the doctors from Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi. Full Article
health and food World's First Baby Born After Robot-assisted Uterus Transplant By www.medindia.net Published On :: First baby boy was born after the technological shift in Gothenburg's world-leading research on uterine transplantation. The boy was 48 centimeters long, Full Article
health and food De Novo Donor-specific Antibodies Linked to Blood Vessels Thickening After Kidney Transplant By www.medindia.net Published On :: After kidney transplant, kids who developed anti-human leukocyte antibodies against their donor kidney, known as de novo donor-specific antibodies (dnDSA) Full Article