Early-onset dementia: New study reveals higher incidence rates Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, incidence, neurology, Research, 26 July 24/ in dementia, E-News, Neurology A groundbreaking study from Finnish researchers uncovers alarming trends in early-onset dementia among working-age adults, with Alzheimer’s disease cases nearly doubling over the past decade.   In a landmark study published in the journal Neurology [1], researchers from the University of Eastern Finland, the University of Oulu, and Neurocenter Finland have shed new light on the prevalence and incidence of early-ons ..read more

BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart: First-in-human implantation marks new era in cardiac care Artificial Heart, BiVACOR, bridge-to-transplant, Texas Heart Institute, 25 July 24/ in Cardiology, E-News, Editors' Picks, MedTech A groundbreaking titanium artificial heart with a single moving part has been successfully implanted in a patient with end-stage heart failure, potentially revolutionising treatment options for those awaiting transplantation.   BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart In a landmark moment for cardiovascular medicine, the Texas Heart Institute (THI) and BiVACOR have announc ..read more

New study sheds light on cellular vulnerabilities and resilience in Alzheimer’s disease Alzheimer’s, brain, Genetics, Nature, Reelin, 24 July 24/ in dementia, E-News, Genetics, Neurology A groundbreaking MIT study published in Nature offers new insights into the cellular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s disease, revealing potential targets for interventions to maintain cognitive function.   Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have made significant strides in understanding the cellular and molecular underpinnings of Alzheimer’s disease. The study, publish ..read more

New Code of Practice for stem cell-based embryo models addresses ethical concerns Code of Practice, embryo models, ethics, Research, stem cell, 22 July 24/ in E-News, Genetics Scientists in the UK have developed the first code of practice for research using stem cell-based embryo models, providing ethical guidelines and governance for this rapidly advancing field.   A growing stem cell-based embryo model 24h (left), 48h (middle) and 72h (right) after embryonic stem cell aggregation. Credit: Naomi Moris/University of Cambridge In a significant development for stem cell research, a ..read more

New gene therapy breakthrough offers hope for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Genetics, Nature, treatment, 19 July 24/ in Congenital Diseases, E-News, Genetics A groundbreaking gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) has demonstrated significant potential in not only arresting muscle decline but also possibly repairing damaged muscle tissue. This novel treatment, developed by researchers at UW Medicine, utilises a series of protein packets delivered via viral vectors to replace the defective DMD gene within affected muscles.   Muscular ..read more

Genome editing restores hearing in mice with progressive hearing loss CRISPR/Cas9, gene, hearing loss, 19 July 24/ in E-News, Genetics Research from Mass Eye and Ear demonstrates successful use of CRISPR/Cas9 to target and disrupt a genetic mutation causing hearing loss, offering hope for future treatments in humans.   A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Mass Eye and Ear has demonstrated the potential of genome editing to restore auditory function in mice with progressive hearing loss. The research, published in Science Translational Medicine [1], offers a promising pathw ..read more

UK study shatters myths on egg freezing success egg freezing, fertility, pregnancy, reproductive medicine, 18 July 24/ in E-News, Reproduction A landmark British study spanning 15 years has demonstrated that egg freezing success rates are comparable to routine IVF, offering reassurance to women considering this fertility preservation option.   Professor Nick Macklon, senior author of the study and Medical Director of the London Women’s Clinic Egg freezing success rates comparable to IVF Britain’s largest ever study on egg freezing has yielded encouraging results for women conside ..read more

Deepfakes of popular TV doctors are being used to sell health scams on social media AI, deepfake, fraudulent products, scam, The BMJ, 18 July 24/ in AI, E-News UK television doctors are being impersonated in AI-generated videos to promote fraudulent health products on social media, according to an investigation by The BMJ.   A fictitious image of a doctor created with Midjourney AI image generator Artificial intelligence revolution fuels rise in deepfake scams The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) technology has led to a surge in deepfake videos featuring well-kno ..read more

Scientists discover new antidote for cobra venom antidote, cobra, heparin, snakebite, venom, 17 July 24/ in E-News Scientists have discovered that heparin, a common blood thinner, could be repurposed as an effective treatment for cobra venom-induced necrosis, potentially revolutionising snakebite treatment in low- and middle-income countries.   In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Sydney and Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have uncovered a novel application for heparin, a widely used anticoagulant. The team’s findings suggest that this readily availab ..read more

Global gene expression study breaks European bias in genetic research 1000 Genomes Project, bias, diversity, Genetics, mutations, Nature, traits, 17 July 24/ in E-News, Genetics New research from Johns Hopkins University expands our understanding of genetic variation across diverse populations, potentially improving the accuracy of genetic predictions and personalised medicine.   Dylan Taylor (left) and Rajiv McCoy A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Johns Hopkins University has produced a comprehensive catalogue of human gene expression data from a diverse global cohort ..read more