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Early detection and appropriate treatment essential for prostate cancer

Early detection and appropriate treatment essential for prostate cancer

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According to estimates by the American Cancer Society, there will be 268,490 new cases of prostate cancer in 2022, along with 34,500 deaths from prostate cancer.1 These are staggering numbers that show just how common the disease is among American men. While these numbers are concerning, there is a silver lining: the 15-year relative survival …

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Essential COP15 reading: six books that explain the biodiversity crisis

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The Song of the Dodo by David Quammen Chosen by Patrick Barkham Imagine a beautiful Persian rug 12 feet by 18 feet. Now imagine wielding a razor-sharp hunting knife and cutting it into 36 equal pieces. When you’re done cutting, there’s still nearly 216 square feet of recognizable things like rugs. But are they beautiful …

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Scientists unveil the functional landscape of essential genes

Scientists unveil the functional landscape of essential genes

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A team of scientists from the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research and the Broad Institute at MIT and Harvard have systematically assessed the functions of more than 5,000 essential human genes using a new imaging-based screening method. Their analysis leverages CRISPR-Cas9 to knock out gene activity and provides a unique resource for understanding and visualizing …

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Genetics play a role in regulating the metabolism of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids

Genetics play a role in regulating the metabolism of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids

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Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. Supplementing the diet with camelina oil rich in alpha-linolenic acid, or with sunflower oil rich in linoleic acid modifies the concentrations of the metabolites of these …

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Genetics Affect Essential Fatty Acid Metabolism – The Hippocratic Post

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Genetic background has an effect on the metabolism of essential polyunsaturated fatty acids, alpha-linolenic acid and linoleic acid, according to a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland. Supplementing the diet with camelina oil rich in alpha-linolenic acid, or with sunflower oil rich in linoleic acid modifies the concentrations of the metabolites of these …

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