Role of iron in allergic asthma points to potential new therapies
New findings show that iron is a key regulator of energy usage by immune cells in the lungs and that targeting iron uptake could help treat asthma and other allergic diseases. …
Large-scale study explores genetic link between colorectal cancer and meat intake
Researchers used a new statistical method to pinpoint the genetic underpinnings of the link between red meat and processed meat intake and colorectal cancer risk in nearly 70,000 people. …
Researchers develop blood test for early-stage ovarian cancer
A new study on human tissue and plasma shows a liquid biopsy may distinguish between ovarian cancer and benign pelvic masses with up to 91% accuracy. …
Even “safe” air pollution levels can harm the developing brain
Longitudinal study finds everyday air pollution can alter brain development patterns in adolescents. …
Largest-ever genetic study of prostate cancer in men of African descent finds new genetic risk factors
Meta-analysis identifies nine new genetic variants that increase prostate cancer risk in men of African ancestry, including a genetic risk score linked to aggressive forms of the disease. …
New findings point to broadly effective ALS treatments
New findings suggest two promising avenues for developing new treatments for diverse forms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. …
Synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS linked to liver damage
Exposure to widely used synthetic PFAS chemicals is associated with liver damage. …
When it comes to arthritic bone spurs, stem cells hurt instead of heal
The same stem cells that heal broken bones can also generate arthritic bone spurs called osteophytes …
Timing of immune response to COVID-19 may contribute to disease severity
A new study suggests that temporarily suppressing the body’s immune system during the early stages of COVID-19 could help a patient avoid severe symptoms. …
Vapers show chemical changes in their genome linked to cancer
Study shows e-cigarette users develop cancer-related chemical modifications in their genome similar to people who smoke cigarettes. …
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