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Researchers Identify New ALS-Causing Gene Mutation in Spain

Researchers have identified a mutation of the ARPP21 gene as a potential causative factor for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The corresponding study was published in the Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry. ALS is a rare neurodegenerative disorder. There are around 1.4- 2.47 cases per ...

The Benefits of a Vegetarian Diet May Depend on Genetics

There are many healthy foods and diets, and vegetarianism is one option. Vegetarian diets, which eliminate beef, chicken, pork and other animal meats, can reduce the risk of obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer; they are also less harmful to the environment than meat-based diets. A new ...

AI Model Estimates Lung Function from Chest X-Rays

How can artificial intelligence (AI) contribute to the healthcare industry? This is what a recent study published in The Lancet Digital Health hopes to address as a team of researchers from Japan investigated how AI could be used to analyze radiographs, commonly known as x-rays, for determining if a ...

A Gene Editor to Correct a Common Cystic Fibrosis Mutation

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a common genetic disorders that has been well studied. Researchers have identified CF-causing mutations in a gene called CFTR, which encodes for an ion channel. The genetic mutations disrupt the ion channel., leading to the accumulation of thick mucus in the lungs and other areas. This ...

Cannabis Use in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Management: Patterns and Efficacy

How does cannabis alleviate the symptoms associated with chronic musculoskeletal (MSK) pain in patients? This is what a recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research hopes to address as a team of researchers from Canada investigated patient ...

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