Even low levels of air pollution can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseaseProlonged exposure to air pollution can be linked to an increased risk of stroke and coronary heart disease, even when levels are below the limits specified by the EU and WHO.
AI helps to spot single diseased cellsResearchers developed a novel artificial intelligence algorithm for clinical applications called “scArches”. It efficiently compares patients’ cells with a reference atlas of cells of healthy individuals. This enables physicians to pinpoint cells in disease and prioritize them for personalized treatment in each patient.
Milestone in Osteoarthritis ResearchResearchers found new genetic risk factors for osteoarthritis and identified novel drug targets. Their finding is a milestone towards the development of the first ever curative treatment for osteoarthritis. The study involved an international consortium led by Helmholtz Zentrum München.
EpiCrossBorders: Helmholtz-Edinburgh Research School for EpigeneticsAre you interested in cutting edge Epigenetics research in an outstanding scientific and international environment? The call for PhD positions in Epigenetics research is now open until October 15th.
Mix-and-match Vaccines Against COVID-19 testedA research team has found that the antibody response is much stronger with the mix-and-match vaccine than with two doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
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