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Stress signal from fat cells could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity

A stress signal received by the heart from fat could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity, a new study led by UT Southwestern researchers suggests.

23 Aug 2021

Newly developed premature cells can support early heart development

A research group led by Massachusetts General Hospital has developed premature cells that promote early heart development but disappear soon after birth.

23 Aug 2021

Researchers reveal how ubiquitous signaling molecule plays a critical role in male fertility

Mammalian sperm cannot fertilize an egg from the get-go. It's an ability acquired only after insemination, during passage through the female reproductive tract, and requires two consecutive, time-sensitive processes to provide sperm with the physical and biochemical traits necessary to complete their fundamental job.

From UC San Diego 20 Aug 2021

New CRISPR-based technique for rapid screening of hundreds of genes in a single experiment

Zebrafish- small, fast-growing creatures who share many of the same genes as humans- are instrumental to many biologists, who find them uniquely well suited for studying a wide range of questions, from how organisms develop to how the nervous system drives behavior.

From The University of Utah 20 Aug 2021

Insect olfaction could be used to help develop drug screening techniques

Scientists investigated a key element of the insect olfactory system to analyze how this insight might help humans.

18 Aug 2021

Researchers modify CRISPR to enable antibody-based medical diagnostics

Researchers adapted CRISPR to analyze antibodies in patient blood samples to pave the way for a new class of medical diagnostics.

From Harvard Medical School 16 Aug 2021

Study describes a new method for identifying sperm mutations that can cause disease in children

Throughout development, life and the processes of aging, all human cells accumulate mutations, resulting in what is called mosaicism, a condition in which different cells in the same person have different DNA sequences or genetic makeup.

16 Aug 2021

Research reveals link between high-fat diet, gut microbiota and cardiovascular disease

A high-fat diet disrupts the biology of the gut's inner lining and its microbial communities -; and promotes the production of a metabolite that may contribute to heart disease, according to a study published Aug. 13 in the journal Science.

From Vanderbilt University 13 Aug 2021

Understanding computational fluid dynamics can inform more effective design of drug delivery devices

Increased air pollution in recent years has not only contributed to deteriorating environmental conditions in cities across the globe.

12 Aug 2021

Researchers discover DNA signatures linked to cardiovascular diseases

Recent research discovered DNA signatures linked to the risk for cardiovascular disease, a breakthrough that can lead to opportunities for clinical interventions

10 Aug 2021

Muscle protein tied to physical fitness in youth and age-associated diseases

Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have added to evidence that a protein called CaMKII improves strength, endurance, muscle health and fitness in young animals.

9 Aug 2021

Scientists show how lab-grown beating heart cells are vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Cambridge scientists have grown beating heart cells in the lab and shown how they are vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection. In a study published in Communications Biology, they used this system to show that an experimental peptide drug called DX600 can prevent the virus entering the heart cells.

6 Aug 2021

Researchers create non-invasive imaging technology to predict stem cell differentiation

Stem cell research exhibits significant potential for regenerative therapies and treatments to fight against cardiovascular disease.

29 Jul 2021

Study analyzes the role of heart cell protein as a potential therapeutic for heart failure

Recent research identified that a protein involved in regulating calcium signaling within heart cells can play a vital role in the prevention of chronic heart failure.

From The University of Utah 29 Jul 2021

Stiffness of protein fibers plays a key role in controlling cell movement, study shows

A new study, led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities engineering researchers, shows that the stiffness of protein fibers in tissues, like collagen, are a key component in controlling the movement of cells.

23 Jul 2021

Largest study identifies causal genetic variants associated with type 1 diabetes risk

Scientists have completed the largest and most diverse genetic study of type 1 diabetes ever undertaken, identifying new drug targets to treat a condition that affects 1.3 million American adults.

23 Jul 2021

Study finds no evidence that caffeine consumption leads to greater risk of arrhythmias

In the largest study of its kind, an investigation by UC San Francisco has found no evidence that moderate coffee consumption can cause cardiac arrhythmia.

21 Jul 2021

New multimodal diagnostic can detect cancer cells and pinpoint tumor location

Most of the tests that doctors use to diagnose cancer -- such as mammography, colonoscopy, and CT scans -- are based on imaging. More recently, researchers have also developed molecular diagnostics that can detect specific cancer-associated molecules that circulate in bodily fluids like blood or urine.

19 Jul 2021

Low-cost method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could transform the chocolate industry

A new method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could revolutionize the chocolate industry, offering consumers greater reassurance about the origins and ethics of their beloved confectionery, and giving the global cocoa industry a precision tool to help end slavery and child labor.

From University of Bath 15 Jul 2021

Updated Families SHARE workbook helps people use family history to assess disease risk

The Families SHARE workbook was developed by researchers at the NHGRI, which is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

12 Jul 2021

Heart News and Research

Stress signal from fat cells could help protect against cardiac damage induced by obesity

Newly developed premature cells can support early heart development

Researchers reveal how ubiquitous signaling molecule plays a critical role in male fertility

New CRISPR-based technique for rapid screening of hundreds of genes in a single experiment

Insect olfaction could be used to help develop drug screening techniques

Researchers modify CRISPR to enable antibody-based medical diagnostics

Study describes a new method for identifying sperm mutations that can cause disease in children

Research reveals link between high-fat diet, gut microbiota and cardiovascular disease

Understanding computational fluid dynamics can inform more effective design of drug delivery devices

Researchers discover DNA signatures linked to cardiovascular diseases

Muscle protein tied to physical fitness in youth and age-associated diseases

Scientists show how lab-grown beating heart cells are vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers create non-invasive imaging technology to predict stem cell differentiation

Study analyzes the role of heart cell protein as a potential therapeutic for heart failure

Stiffness of protein fibers plays a key role in controlling cell movement, study shows

Largest study identifies causal genetic variants associated with type 1 diabetes risk

Study finds no evidence that caffeine consumption leads to greater risk of arrhythmias

New multimodal diagnostic can detect cancer cells and pinpoint tumor location

Low-cost method of DNA testing on cocoa beans could transform the chocolate industry

Updated Families SHARE workbook helps people use family history to assess disease risk

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