News from NYU Langone Health
Synthetic genes help explain the mysteries of transcription across species. (science daily)
Science Daily (3/6) “A research team at New York University Langone Health has determined that yeast and mammalian RNA can be detected by “creating large synthetic genes'' and “inserting them into yeast and mouse stem cells'' and observing them. We attempted to examine transcriptional differences. “Each transcription level” Corresponding author Jeff D. Bouquet, Ph.D., Director of the Sol and Judith Bergstein Institute for Systems Genetics and Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology“Understanding the differences in default transcription between species will help us better understand which parts of the genetic code have function and which parts are an accident of evolution,” he said. ”.First author Brendan Camellato, Boeke Lab Postdoctoral Researchersay, “The closer we get to introducing 'genome-equivalent' nonsense DNA into living cells, the better we can compare it to the actual evolved genome.” “In addition to Boeke and Camellato, study authors from NYU Langone Health: Dr. Ran Brosh, Hannah Ash, and Matthew T. Maurano.”
Singer Melissa Etheridge says she took medication to fight depression while battling breast cancer – Access important mental health resources for patients. (survivor net)
Survivor Net (3/6)Asher D. Alagem, MD, Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Population Healthrecommends that cancer patients consult a mental health professional to address all symptoms one by one, which “can go a long way toward making treatment more tolerable.”
Injury report: Mets' Jeff McNeil out with biceps strain. (new york post)
New York Post (3/6) Guillem González Lomas, Assistant Professor of Orthopedic SurgerySo, join New York Post Sports anchor Brandon Rondon to talk about why Mets forward Jeff McNeil was sidelined with bicep strain and the former National League batting champion's rehabilitation process. ”
Genetic change: Human ancestors lost their tails. (EMR industry)
EMR industry (3/6) “Researchers” New York University Grossman School of Medicine They compared the DNA of tailless apes and humans with that of tailed apes and revealed an insertion of AluY, a piece of DNA shared by apes and humans but lacking in apes. ”
Study finds nanoplastics linked to heart attacks, strokes and premature death. (CNN)
CNN (3/6) said one way to reduce exposure to phthalates is to “reduce the plastic footprint by using stainless steel or glass containers when possible.” Dr. Leonardo Trasande, Congressman, Dr. Jim G. Hendrick, Professor of Pediatrics, Professor of Population Healthsaid in a preliminary interview with CNN.
The Los Angeles Times (3/7) also reported.
Biden and Trump's memory problems: Signs older adults need cognitive testing. (today)
Today (3/5) “Another sign that a person's memory decline is beyond normal aging is when they don't realize they're forgetting things, Dr. Thomas M. Wisniewski, MD, Gerald J. Friedman and Dorothy R. Friedman, Professor of Neurology, Department of Pathology, and Professor of Psychiatry, New York University Alzheimer's Disease Center;”
5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Genomic Testing for NSCLC. (daily health)
Everyday Health (3/6) “Even just a few years ago, we were only using targeted therapies for patients with stage 4 metastatic lung cancer, and now we have approved targeted therapies for patients with early-stage lung cancer. “I have obtained the drug that was prescribed to you.'' Dr. Vamsidhar Velcheti, Professor, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Perlmutter Cancer Center.”
For Black patients, 'representation matters' when evaluating prostate cancer websites.
Oncology News Australia “Our study shows that representation matters for Black patients seeking prostate cancer information online'', says lead author Dr. Stacey Loeb, Professor, Department of Urology and Population Health, Perlmutter Cancer Center; ”
13 East Coast medical office buildings to move in 2024 (Becker's ASC Review)
Becker's ASC Review (3/6) “Based in New York City” New York University Langone Health The company paid $33 million for a property in West Palm Beach, Florida, where it plans to build a medical office building. ”
Al Pacino's girlfriend Noor Alfallah suffered from a life-threatening illness during her pregnancy. (fox news)
Fox News (3/6) “Fox News Medical Contributor” Mark K. Siegel, MD, Clinical Professor of General Internal Medicine, School of Medicine“On 'Fox News Tonight',” discussed the potential health risks of having children at an older age.
