Scientists Have Discovered a “Powerhouse” Gene, Opening Doors to New Treatments for Kidney Disease
The gene WWP2 regulates the energy provided to cells that cause renal failure. Drugs can be developed to inhibit this gene to slow kidney damage….
Duke-NUS Medical School News
Duke-NUS Medical School is a prominent graduate medical school located in Singapore. Established in 2005 as a collaboration between Duke University in the United States and the National University of Singapore (NUS), it is the first US-style graduate-entry medical school in the Asia-Pacific region, offering a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree. The school also provides Ph.D. programs in integrated biology and medicine, as well as a combined MD-Ph.D. track, catering to students focused on research-driven medical careers. Duke-NUS adopts a unique curriculum that emphasizes an integrative approach to teaching and learning medicine, focusing heavily on team-based learning and problem-solving exercises. This approach is designed to prepare graduates to become leaders in the medical field, innovating in healthcare delivery, and advancing medical research. The institution is also actively involved in biomedical research, with strong ties to Singapore’s extensive healthcare system and a mission to address medical challenges prevalent in Asia.
The Future of Cancer Treatment? New Approach Uses the Zika Virus To Destroy Brain Cancer Cells
The scientists found that vaccine strains of the Zika virus eradicate brain tumor cells while sparing healthy ones. Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School (Duke-NUS) have…
Singapore Scientists Discover That a Special Supplement Could Treat Acute Kidney Injury
Scientists from Singapore have discovered a possible dietary supplement that could improve recovery after acute kidney injury (AKI). The finding, published in the Journal of…
An Omega-3 Supplement To Prevent Fatty Liver Disease?
A study on omega-3 transporter protein suggests a potential dietary supplement to prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, emphasizing the protective role of phospholipids against liver…
Brain Boost: Special Omega-3 Fatty Acid Lipid’s Key Role in Aging Uncovered
Researchers have discovered that the transporter protein Mfsd2a is critical for regulating brain cells that maintain myelin sheaths, which protect nerves. This discovery could help…
Scientists Reveal Key Differences in Immune Response to Inactivated Virus and mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines
While both protect from severe disease, inactivated SARS-CoV-2 and spike mRNA COVID-19 vaccines trigger different T-cell responses. Although the total magnitude of the T-cell responses…
Revealing the Hidden Genome: Unknown DNA Sequences Identified That May Be Critical to Human Health
Numerous short RNA sequences that code for microproteins and peptides have been identified, providing new opportunities for the study of diseases and the development of…
B Vitamins May Be Inexpensive Treatment for Advanced Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Singapore scientists find hyperhomocysteinemia strongly correlates with the severity of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis. Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, have discovered that elevated blood levels of…
COVID-19 Psychological Distress: 1 in 3 Adults Anxious, Depressed
COVID-19 has led to psychological distress among one in three adults, large-scale meta-analysis reveals. One in three adults, particularly women, younger adults, and those of…
Gene Signature Discovered for Plaque-Eating Microglia in Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s Disease is the most common form of dementia and is characterized by the build-up of amyloid plaques in the brain. Microglia, the immune sentinels…
New Research Reveals Bats & Pangolins in Southeast Asia Harbor COVID-19-Related Coronaviruses
First and only study to give molecular and serological evidence that SARS-CoV-2-related coronaviruses circulate in bats and pangolins in Southeast Asia High diversity of SARS-CoV-2-related…
Global Task Force to Investigate Origins of COVID-19 Pandemic to “Ensure History Does Not Repeat”
International taskforce announced to look into the origins of SARS-CoV-2, which sparked COVID-19 pandemic nearly one year ago. Named to taskforce is the scientific director…
New Research Uncovers Why Bats Excel As Viral Reservoirs Without Getting Sick
Study confirms bats adopt multiple strategies to reduce pro-inflammatory responses, thus mitigating potential immune-mediated tissue damage and disease. Findings provide important insights for medical research…
Scientists Uncover Evidence That a Level of Pre-Existing COVID-19 / SARS-CoV-2 Immunity Is Present in the General Population
Singapore scientists uncover SARS-CoV-2-specific T cell immunity in recovered COVID-19 and SARS patients, and in uninfected individuals. Singapore study shows that SARS-CoV-2-specific T cells are…
Bat Warning: Evidence of Cross-Species Virus Transmission From Bats to Humans
Infectious diseases spilling over from wildlife are not new — as of 2008, approximately 70 percent of all known emerging diseases are thought to have…