Unlocking a Mystery of Human Disease…in Space
An experiment just launched into orbit by a team of Caltech researchers could be an important step toward understanding a devastating neurodegenerative disease. Huntington’s disease … Read more
Genetic disorder
Link found between Down syndrome and leukemia
Although doctors have long known that people with Down syndrome have a heightened risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) during childhood, they haven’t been … Read more
Researchers Find Genetic Clue to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) caused by genetics, diet, past trauma, anxiety? All are thought to play a role, but now, for the first time, researchers have … Read more
New test for cystic fibrosis may lead to more treatments
A new sweat test for cystic fibrosis developed at Stanford produces more detailed information than before, which may aid treatment of the disease. Treatments for … Read more
Bacterial food web may be key to cystic fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis patients suffer from chronic bacterial infections and thick mucous in their lungs, due largely to a combination of microbial infections and resulting inflammation. … Read more
