Unique brain proteins may be critical regulators of body weight
Genetic factors could contribute to up to 50-75% of the variance in body mass index, or BMI, in the population.
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Scientists introduce a genetic mutation to provide protection against Alzheimer's disease
Researchers from the Université Laval Faculty of Medicine and CHU de Québec–Université Laval Research Centre have successfully edited the genome of human cells grown in vitro to introduce a mutation providing protection against Alzheimer's disease.
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Study reveals role of platelets in the development of lupus
Platelets may play a key role in the development of lupus, according to a study published today by researchers at Université Laval and CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Center.
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Platelets may play key role in development of lupus
E-Mail Québec City, February 17, 2021 - Platelets may play a key role in the development of lupus, according to a study published today by researchers at Université Laval and CHU de Québec-Université Laval Research Centre. Extracellular DNA circulating in the blood of patients with lupus causes the inflammatory reaction associated with the disease. The researchers have shown that this DNA comes in part from the platelets, better known for their role in coagulating blood. The details of the breakthrough have been published today in Science Translational Medicine and could lead to a bett...
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