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New Alzheimer's studies reveal disease biology, risk for progression, and the potential for a novel blood test
Two new papers published in Alzheimer's & Dementia demonstrate that evaluating microRNAs in blood can be used not only to diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI) ...
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Scientists design better way to create ‘mini retinas’ in a dish
IU School of Medicine researchers have designed a quicker and more consistent way to grow mini models of the human retina in a lab.
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Researchers discover new insights into how gene associated with Alzheimer's disease affects healthy brains
A new study from researchers at the IU School of Medicine provides a key resource for investigators to better understand disease-specific and sex-specific effects of ...
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Increased expression of gene improves Alzheimer's disease symptoms
A new study by IU School of Medicine researchers has found that increased expression of a gene linked to Alzheimer's disease helped improve characteristics of ...
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IU School of Medicine's 2023 NIH funding ranked No. 13 among public universities
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers received over $243 million in total funding from the National Institutes of Health during federal fiscal year 2023 — ...
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IU School of Medicine names new chair to lead Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics
Indiana University School of Medicine is promoting one of its own to serve as the next leader of the Department of Medical and Molecular Genetics. ...
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IU researchers diagnose Indianapolis Zoo orangutan with rare genetic disease
Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have diagnosed a Sumatran Orangutan at the Indianapolis Zoo with a rare genetic disease called Alkaptonuria.
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Researchers identify link between alternative gene splicing and risk of alcohol use disorder
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have discovered alternative gene splicing, which occurs during gene expression, can impact a person’s risk of alcohol use ...
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IU researchers investigate brain’s immune cell response in Alzheimer’s disease
Indiana University School of Medicine researchers are investigating how the deficiency of a gene in immune cells can shape the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.
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IU School of Medicine faculty member coauthors report describing challenges faced by people with rare genetic disorders
A new report coauthored by an Indiana University School of Medicine faculty member is highlighting difficulties faced by people with hereditary disorders of connective tissue ...
