Microrna
Nobel prize awarded for the discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to Victor R. Ambros, PhD, and Gary Ruvkun, PhD, for the discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation.
Some microRNA species increase odds for glycemic failure in youth-onset type 2 diabetes
Circulating levels of some microRNA species may predict response to diabetes treatment and changes in beta-cell function among children and adolescents with type 2 diabetes, according to findings from the TODAY study.
Introduction to Liquid Biopsies
Saliva analyses show potential in identifying predictive factors for infant food reactions
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Multi-omic analyses of saliva may improve understanding of what causes immune system-mediated food reactions, according to a presenter at the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting.
Blood test may determine if kids are sleeping enough
A blood test could determine whether children are sleeping enough, according to a study published in Experimental Physiology.
MicroRNA blood test enhances results of low-dose CT screening for lung cancer
BARCELONA — The use of a microRNA blood test in combination with low-dose CT screening reduced unnecessary repeat imaging and demonstrated value as a tool to assess an individuals’ lung cancer risk profile, according to results of the bioMILD trial presented during the presidential symposium of International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer World Conference on Lung Cancer.