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Genetic Differences in Immune Responses
New research found differences in immune pathway activation to influenza infection between individuals of European and African genetic ancestry.
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Genes Associated With COVID-19 Risk Identified
Having genetic risk variants in the ABO gene might significantly increase the chances of developing COVID-19, and other genes may also increase COVID-19 risk.
Excessive Lung Release of Neutrophil DNA Traps and COVID-19
Scientists have discovered significant amounts of DNA traps in distinct compartments of the lungs of patients who died from Covid-19, a potential clue for why some people develop severe symptoms.
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Novel Cystic Fibrosis Drug KB407 Granted Orphan Drug Designation
Krystal Biotech Inc’s KB407 is an inhaled, repeat-dose gene therapy for cystic fibrosis currently in the preclinical phase.
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How Genetics Affects Individual Immunity to COVID-19
Scientists are studying how genes in the HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) system can affect the body’s immune response to COVID-19.
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Scientists Build Computer Model to Understand the Genetics of Cystic Fibrosis
Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Engineering and other across the country are working on a computer model to understand which genes cause cystic fibrosis and other diseases.
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The Children of Mothers with Asthma and Allergies Have an Increased Risk
A mother’s allergies and asthma could lead to a higher risk of those same conditions in her children, new research in Clinical & Experimental Allergy finds.
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Does Blood Type Affect COVID-19 Outcomes?
According to the New York Times, a genetic study of COVID-19 patients found that those with Type A blood had a 50% greater likelihood to need oxygen or ventilation.
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IPF: Stem Cells from Placental Amniotic Membrane Slow Lung Scarring
Stem cells collected from human amniotic membrane (one of the two fetal membranes forming the amniotic sac) can slow the progression of scarring in pulmonary fibrosis.
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Study: Low-dose Chest CT Leaves DNA Intact
The low-dose chest CT scans used in lung cancer screening do not appear to damage human DNA, according to a study appearing in the journal Radiology. The results could help allay fears that such screenings will lead to an increase in radiation-induced cancer.
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Novel Stem Cell Therapy for COVID-19-related ARDS in Development
A novel stem cell therapy using generation mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) is in development for acute respiratory distress syndrome in COVID-19 patients.
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Stem Cells in COPD Lungs Drive Mucins, Fibrosis, Inflammation
Researchers say three pathogenic stem cell variants in COPD patients’ lungs drive mucin overproduction, tissue fibrosis, and inflammation.
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Scientists Uncover Gene mutation that drives lung cancer in Asian Populations
Researchers from the Cancer Science Institute of Singapore (CSI Singapore) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have uncovered that a genetic variant in a gene called MET is responsible for more aggressive growth of head and neck, and lung cancers. The study was published in the scientific journal Nature Communications.
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AI Software Scans Blood for Lung Cancer DNA Mutations
Researchers created an artificial intelligence program that can evaluate patients for lung cancer. The program works by analyzing the blood for DNA mutations, The Guardian reports.
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