GATA6 Identified as a Key Factor in Pancreatic Cancer and a Potential Therapeutic Target
This new review article highlights the crucial role of GATA6, a transcription factor, in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDA). The article explores GATA6’s dual role in cancer progression and…
Infant gut bacteria and food allergies: the good, the bad, and the ugly
A study led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) recently showed that certain gut bacteria found in one-month-old infants are associated with…
Researchers describe new molecular mechanisms linked to insulin resistance
Insulin resistance precedes and predicts the onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), a chronic disease that causes high morbidity and mortality worldwide. In affected people, insulin is…
Skeletal health unraveled: the critical role of LRP1
Skeletal conditions such as developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), osteoporosis, and osteoarthritis affect millions worldwide, often causing chronic pain and disability. These disorders stem from complex genetic…
Children with ARFID face increased risk of disease
Children with avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) have an elevated risk of developing psychiatric and physical conditions, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in JAMA Pediatrics…