BRCA—the family of DNA-repair proteins associated with breast, ovarian prostate, and pancreatic cancers—interacts with a multipart, molecular complex that is
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Team develops palm-sized 3-D ultrasound imaging system for scoliosis mass screening
Scoliosis conditions can be detected early and monitored frequently, thanks to the portable imaging system developed by PolyU’s experts in
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Researchers use machine-learning system to diagnose genetic diseases
Researchers at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) have utilized a machine-learning process and clinical natural language processing (CNLP)
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Gaming system helps with autism diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that affects communication, social skills and other behaviours. Characteristic of some cases
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How long does marijuana stay in your system? Blood, urine, and hair
The length of time this chemical stays in the body or continues to show in a drug test depends on
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Our intestinal microbiome influences metabolism—through the immune system
Research tells us that the commensal or “good” bacteria that inhabit our intestines help to regulate our metabolism. A new
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The bugs we carry and how our immune system fights them
Human beings are large, complex, multicellular, multi-organ systems. We reproduce slowly and rely on a breadth of mechanisms that allow
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Your immune system holds the line against repeat invaders, thanks to this molecule
Memory T cells are a critical element of our immune system’s historical archive. To prevent repeat infections, these cells retain
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