Prior to the emergence of new mutants of the coronavirus, such as the British variant B.1.1.7, the SARS-CoV-2 variant named
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Genomic Data Commons provides unprecedented cancer data resource
The National Cancer Institute’s Genomic Data Commons (GDC), launched in 2016 by then-Vice President Joseph Biden and hosted at the
Genes identified that increase the risk of obesity but also protect against disease
People living with obesity tend to have unhealthy glucose and lipid levels in their blood, as well as high blood
Early-warning for seizures could be a game-changer for epilepsy patients
Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological conditions, affecting more than 65 million worldwide. For those dealing with epilepsy,
Blood tests offer early indicator of severe COVID-19
When patients with COVID-19 arrive in emergency rooms, there are relatively few ways for doctors to predict which ones are
Deep brain stimulation and exercise restore movement in ataxia
New research from Baylor College of Medicine scientists shows that a combination of deep brain stimulation (DBS) and exercise has
Atherosclerosis can accelerate the development of clonal hematopoiesis, study finds
Billions of peripheral white blood cells are produced every day by the regular divisions of hematopoietic stem cells and their
Statin use associated with increased survival in severe COVID-19
People who took statins to lower cholesterol were approximately 50% less likely to die if hospitalized for COVID-19, a study
Neanderthal-derived protein may reduce the severity of COVID-19
Researchers at the Lady Davis Institute (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital have discovered that increased levels of the protein
Research reveals how bacteria defeat drugs that fight cystic fibrosis
University of Montana researchers and their partners have discovered a slimy strategy used by bacteria to defeat antibiotics and other
