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15-Jul-2025

Van Andel Institute scientists develop technique for high-resolution single cell epigenetic analysis

Van Andel Research Institute
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Van Andel Institute scientists have developed an improved technique to comprehensively profile DNA methylation in single cells, an advance that will help researchers better study the role of epigenetics in cancer and other diseases.   

Journal

Nature Communications

Funder

NIH/National Cancer Institute, NIH/National Cancer Institute, NIH/National Institute on Aging

15-Jul-2025

‘Mismatched’ transplants now safe, effective for blood cancer patients, study finds

University of Virginia Health System
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Advances in blood stem cell transplants can now allow far more patients with blood cancers to receive lifesaving treatment, a study shows.

Funder

NIH/National Cancer Institute, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Health Resources and Services Administration, Office of Naval Research, Office of Naval Research

15-Jul-2025

Review suggests ending adult boosters for tetanus, diphtheria

Oregon Health & Science University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

With strong childhood vaccination in place, a new review suggests it’s not necessary for adults to receive a precautionary booster every 10 years for tetanus and diphtheria in the United States.

Journal

Clinical Microbiology Reviews

Funder

NIH/National Institutes of Health

15-Jul-2025

Disease-causing bacteria can deal with stink as long as they get a meal

Washington State University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Bacteria that cause intestinal infections typically avoid a stinky chemical — one that can kill them at high enough concentrations — inside human intestines, but they may actually swim toward it when a hearty meal is the reward.

Journal

eLife

Funder

NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH/National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

15-Jul-2025

Scientists identify why some heart rhythm drugs heighten risks when sodium levels drop

Virginia Tech
Peer-Reviewed Publication

New research explains how low levels of the electrolyte sodium in the blood can disrupt the timing of the heartbeat in patients taking widely used rhythm-control medications such as flecainide, which is commonly prescribed for atrial fibrillation and other fast or irregular heart rhythms.

Journal

Heart Rhythm

Funder

NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute