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Category: Medicine

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Closing the diversity gap in genetic studies

Posted on March 4, 2024June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

Scientists developed a new statistical method to improve genome-wide studies of diseases and traits in people with diverse ancestries.

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    This gene mutation could delay Alzheimer’s disease

    Posted on February 19, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Researchers discovered a genetic mutation that slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in one man by halting protein buildup in his…

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      Are fungi the unlikely heroes in detecting cancer?

      Posted on February 5, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Researchers found fungi living in different types of human cancer. They suggested doctors could use fungal DNA in blood samples as a new…

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        Could gene therapy cure Hemophilia B?

        Posted on January 22, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Scientists tested a new virus-based gene therapy to promote blood clotting in people with Hemophilia B.

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          Researchers link brain patterns during sleep with Alzheimer’s disease

          Posted on January 15, 2024June 26, 2025 by Sciworthy

          Scientists found people with early Alzheimer’s disease have different electrical activity in their brains while they sleep.

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            New way to detect early-stage cancer

            Posted on December 4, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

            Researchers developed a new non-invasive method to detect cancer at the early stage from DNA in blood samples.

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              New immunotherapy combo shrinks lung cancer

              Posted on November 6, 2023November 2, 2023 by Sciworthy

              Scientists recently combined two immunotherapy treatments to successfully reduce tumor size in patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

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                What causes breast cancer to reoccur?

                Posted on October 23, 2023December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

                Researchers investigated how different mastectomy procedures affected the return of breast tumors and complications after surgery.

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                  How do seizures affect childhood cancer survivors?

                  Posted on October 9, 2023October 4, 2023 by Sciworthy

                  Scientists discovered suppressing seizures in adults who survived childhood cancer helps improve their brain function and quality of life.

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                    Can nutgrass prevent gastric ulcer?

                    Posted on September 18, 2023June 25, 2025 by Halimat Chisom Atanda

                    Researchers used computer software to identify compounds in nutgrass that neutralize gastric ulcer bacteria. These compounds are safe for…

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