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Discovery of a “hidden gem” enables gene editing with a small but mighty CRISPR-Cas3 system
Enhanced research tool is a potential boon for research in genetic diseases and developmental biology.
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Bacterial genome is regulated by an ancient molecule
The discovery reveals how bacteria silence potentially deadly genes.
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21 research takeaways from 2021
Researchers and clinicians at University of Michigan Health continued to make discoveries that advanced medicine, health and science in 2021.
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Previous trauma can impact expectant mothers during pregnancy and beyond
New research uses theories of post-traumatic stress disorder to help educate practitioners on how to address trauma experienced by their patients.
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Form, function and a deadly fungus
A newly developed tool is studying the genetics underlying the emerging fungal pathogen, Candida auris.
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Belzutifan offers hope for patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease
The anti-cancer effect of the drug may help those with rare, hereditary cancer syndromes avoid surgeries by shrinking tumors via a daily oral dose.
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Breakthrough in using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells
CRISPR technology is helping researchers study fat cells, and the method could revolutionize the process and cost of developing mouse models for lab research.
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How bias can creep into medical databanks that drive precision health and clinical AI
Racial and ethnic diversity in biobanks and genetic databases is crucial for the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and biomarker research and products but a new study shows how bias can creep in.
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New study clarifies how one protein helps maintain a healthy cellular supply chain
The findings reveal more about the process essential for maintaining cellular health and function.
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6 management habits to reduce disparities in pediatric type 1 diabetes
In type 1 diabetes, new research identifies critical ways to improve blood sugar management across different demographic groups.
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Two markers help predict head and neck cancer prognosis
HPV circulating tumor DNA and MRI/PET imaging markers predicted which tumors would respond to chemoradiation as early as two weeks into treatment.
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Understanding how frailty in children with heart conditions may influence outcomes  
A third of children and adolescents who underwent a complex procedure for a severe congenital heart condition were identified as frail.
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Protein in the brain uses energy status to influence maturation, body size
A study in mice identifies link between reproductive status and metabolism.
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Risk of PTSD, anxiety, loneliness after COVID-19 hospitalization
Research finds COVID-19 associated with mental health problems after discharge, with majority not recognizing significant symptoms as a concern.
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Study identifies sulfatase, a potential drug target for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer
Enzyme is behind the breakdown of the protective mucus barrier in the gut