All the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai articles
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NewsHow ageing cells affect brain development and neurodegeneration
New research has revealed how cellular senescence – the process in which ageing cells change function – shapes human brain structure from development to old age, improving our understanding of brain ageing and neurodegenerative diseases.
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NewsNew mRNA therapy targets drug-resistant pneumonia
A new mRNA therapy that prompts the body to produce bacteria-killing ‘peptibodies’ has shown early success in preclinical models, offering a potential new tool in the fight against antibiotic-resistant pneumonia.
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NewsScientists discover how 5-HT1A receptor shapes brain signalling
Researchers at Mount Sinai have mapped how the 5-HT1A serotonin receptor controls brain signalling – finding a hidden lipid ‘co-pilot’ that could lead to the development of more targeted antidepressants.
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NewsLiver organoids grow functional blood vessels in lab breakthrough
Scientists have successfully grown liver organoids with fully functional blood vessels- potentially allowing for the development of new treatments for haemophilia and liver disease.
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NewsDiscovery of novel mechanism for MRSA virulence
US researchers revealed that MRSA has undergone repeated mutations in the sarZ gene, leading to increased severity of blood stream infections in mouse models.