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Jeffrey I. Gordon, MD, the Dr. Robert J. Glaser Distinguished University Professor and director of the Edison Family Center for Genome Sciences & Systems Biology…
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IntroductionThe role of twin and family-based studiesGenome-wide association studies (GWAS)The relationship between age, genetics, and hypertensionGenetic base of hypertensionThe future of genetic investigations in the…
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What is the TME?Components of TMEThe TME and tumor-proliferationTME and gut microbiotaClinical role of TMEReferencesFurther reading For a prolonged period, cancer was thought to be…
Read MoreExercise, mindfulness don’t appear to boost cognitive function in older adults
A large study that focused on whether exercise and mindfulness training could boost cognitive function in older adults found no such improvement following either intervention….
Read MoreSome forms of childhood malnutrition, stunting may be preventable with vaccines
Diarrhea is no longer the killer it was in the mid-20th century, when an estimated 4.5 million children under age 5 died of it every…
Read MoreHow Does Coffee Affect the Immune System?
What is the chemical composition of coffee?CaffeineChlorogenic acidProbiotic deliveryProtection against autoimmune diseasesConclusionsReferences Further reading As one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, coffee is largely…
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Pancreatic cancer has few treatment options and limited survival, with only 9% of patients still living five years after diagnosis. But a detailed analysis of…
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