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Illustration of a person holding their head in their hand with the brain highlighted in red and showing signs of ischemic stroke
A new study by neuroscientists have reveals that an emerging image-quantifying technology called radiomics can be used to extract biomarkers from clinical brain MRI scans in stroke patients and estimate a patient’s relative “brain age.”
Sex education and gender study concept. Vector flat people illustration. Male and female hold puzzle piece on sky background isolated on white. Design for education
UCSF research confirms and expands links between sex-linked genetic variants and disorders such as autism spectrum disorder and heart failure.
Pancreatic cancer, malignant tumor of pancreas with KRAS mutation
A new mouse study by researchers at UT Southwestern (UTSW) reveals that scar-like cells that make up a large portion of malignant pancreatic tumors shield these cancers from immune attack and are derived from mesothelial cells that line tissues and organs. 
Green and blue coronavirus cells under magnification intertwined with DNA cell structure
Rutgers scientists have developed a test that identifies variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. This advance will be made freely available to other labs.
A machine learning algorithm can predict whether people with major depression will respond to a common antidepressant after only 1 week.
A deep learning model based on gene expression data can accurately predict whether a drug will adversely interact with other drugs.
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The deal, which the companies say is a first of its kind, pairs a genomic sequencing and array technology leader with an investment firm to advance new drug targets through the development pipeline.
Cancer Cells under microscope
A protein called CDC7, which has been known to play an essential role early in the cell division process, can be switched to another protein called CDK1, a finding researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the Dana Farber Cancer Institute believe may lead to new cancer therapies.
Happy couple lying down on the carpet and communicating.
The study shows that the group of boys overweight at age 8 had an increased risk of obesity-related cancer in adulthood. This applied particularly to those whose weight remained elevated at age 20.
3D image illustrating immune cells attacking cancer cells in immunotherapy such as that used in cancers with mismatch repair deficiency
Some people see no change after immunotherapy, but others develop serious problems in their lungs, bowel, and even skin during treatment. These side effects can be debilitating and even fatal.
Colorectal cancer illustration showing a view from inside the intestine
The test is intended for adults age 45 and older who are not up to date with recommended screening guidelines, show no symptoms of CRC, and are at average risk for developing the diesase.

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