Gene
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Researchers have identified a gene that promotes muscle strength when switched on by physical activity, unlocking the potential for the development of therapeutic treatments to mimic some of the benefits of working out. — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] Researchers have identified a gene that promotes muscle strength when switched on by physical activity, unlocking the potential for the development of therapeutic treatments to mimic some of the benefits of working out. Published in Cell Metabolism, the University of Melbourne-led study showedhow different types of exercise change the molecules in our muscles, resulting…
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Gene map may identify heart disease risk for people with type 2 diabetes
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain A risk score based on a gene map predicted the likelihood of high blood pressure leading to heart problems or stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in the American Heart Association’s peer-reviewed journal Hypertension. This tool may be especially useful in guiding treatment…
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Gene map may identify heart disease risk for people with Type 2 diabetes — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] A risk score based on a gene map predicted the likelihood of high blood pressure leading to heart problems or stroke in people with Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in the American Heart Association’s peer-reviewed journal Hypertension. This tool may be especially useful in guiding treatment for people who are…
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New gene identified that contributes to progression to type 1 diabetes — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] When the pro-inflammatory pair, a receptor called CCR2 and its ligand CCL-2, get together, it increases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes, scientists report. In this autoimmune disease that typically surfaces in childhood, the interaction of this natural lock and key recruits immune cells to the pancreas, which attack the insulin-producing islet cells,…
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New gene identified that contributes to progression to type 1 diabetes
[ad_1] Dr. Sharad Purohit and MD/PhD student Paul Tran. Credit: Michael Holahan, Augusta University When the pro-inflammatory pair, a receptor called CCR2 and its ligand CCL-2, get together, it increases the risk of developing type 1 diabetes, scientists report. In this autoimmune disease that typically surfaces in childhood, the interaction of this natural lock and…
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Gene editing can turn storage fat cells into energy-burning fat cells
[ad_1] Lavanya Vishvanath, Senior Research Associate and Rana Gupta, Ph.D. in the research lab. Credit: UT Southwestern Medical Center A team of researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Touchstone Diabetes Center have successfully used CRISPR gene editing to turn fat cells normally used for storage into energy-burning cells. “It’s like flipping a switch. We removed…
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Large genetic analysis identifies numerous gene variants linked with differences in food intake — ScienceDaily
[ad_1] A team of researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), and other institutions have identified more than two dozen genetic regions that may affect individuals’ food intake. The investigators hope that the discovery, which is described in Nature Human Behaviour, will point to new treatment strategies to curb…
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Variable gene expression patterns and type 1 diabetes
[ad_1] Epigenetic factors — the bridge between environmental insults and genetic risk in type 1 diabetes.Genetics plays a major role in determining a person’s risk of developing type 1 diabetes, but environmental and lifestyle factors are also important. In an article recently published in Chinese Medical Journal, a team of researchers explore the interplay of…
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Measuring gene expression changes over time may help predict T1D diabetes progression
[ad_1] Credit: CC0 Public Domain Type 1 diabetes (T1D) is an autoimmune disease in which a misdirected immune system gradually destroys healthy pancreatic islet β cells, resulting in a lack of insulin. The exact cause of T1D remains unknown. However, β cell-reactive autoantibodies can be detected in circulating blood months to years before diagnosis, raising…
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An hour of daily exercise could help Arctic Inuit people with faulty gene to control their high blood sugar
[ad_1] Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research published in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes [EASD]) suggests an hour of hiking with hunting gear may be enough to help control blood glucose levels in Arctic Inuit with a faulty copy of the TBC1D4 gene, which increases their risk of…