ASCLS eNewsBytes

• A rapid chemical reprogramming system to generate human pluripotent stem cells January 7, 2025
  A fast reprogramming system has been developed to generate human pluripotent stem cells from somatic cells, enhancing efficiency by over 20-fold within 16 days, especially for previously resistant cells.
• Can nicotine improve cognitive function and inflammation in people with HIV? January 7, 2025
  A study examining the impact of smoking on brain inflammation and cognitive control in people living with HIV found that those who smoke before testing showed lower neuroinflammation levels and better cognitive control.
• Inogen receives FDA 510(k) clearance for SIMEOX 200 airway clearance devic January 7, 2025
  Inogen, Inc. has received FDA 510(k) clearance for the SIMEOX 200 Airway Clearance Device, a next-generation device designed to improve bronchial drainage in patients with chronic respiratory diseases. The device, which uses high-frequency oscillatory vibrations and intermittent negative pressure, is intended for homecare use.
• How cells choose between mom's or dad's genes and impact disease January 7, 2025
  A new study published in Nature challenges traditional genetic principles by uncovering the role of monoallelic expression in determining how genetic diseases manifest. Researchers at Columbia University discovered that MAE occurs in approximately 5% of genes in immune cells, with cells randomly favoring either the maternal or paternal gene copy.
• Persistent or increasing breast density linked to higher cancer risk January 7, 2025
  A study analyzing data from over 1,700,000 women aged 40 and above found that longitudinal density patterns can provide predictive insights for early detection and risk prediction. Understanding these patterns is crucial for refining screening protocols and tailoring interventions.