DNA ‘Switches’ at Birth May Flag Children at Risk for Metabolic Dysfunction
Methylation patterns in DNA at birth are associated with risk factors for metabolic disorders later in life and could serve as predictive biomarkers for liver disease, says Dr. Ashley Jowell.
Four Genes Can Help Point the Way to Personalized Gastric Cancer Treatment
Mutations in a set of four specific genes could serve as predictive biomarkers for gastric cancer patients’ survival and lead to better targeted therapies, says Dr. Ulysses Ribeiro.
System-Wide Outreach Strategy Halves CRC Mortality and Closes Racial Gaps
Proactive mailing of colon cancer screening kits to patients’ homes doubled screening rates, halved mortality and essentially eliminated racial disparities, according to Dr. Douglas Corley.
Blood Proteins May Predict MASLD Up to 16 Years Before Symptoms
Using large-scale proteomics, researchers identified five proteins whose combined levels achieved high accuracy at predicting MASLD, enabling the potential for intervention years before disease onset.
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