Biomarker Discovery Can Lead to Improved Diagnosis and Treatment of Asthma and COPD
Rutgers researchers have discovered that people with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have a protein in their lungs that leaks a small molecule into their bloodstream that restricts their breathing instead of relaxing their airways. The findings will help clinicians diagnose and determine the severity of chronic lung diseases and make bronchodilators more effective.
Rutgers Researchers Find Links to Genetic Disorders in Walking Patterns
Rutgers researchers have linked the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome – both associated with autism and health problems – to walking patterns by examining the microscopic movements of those wearing motion-sensored sneakers. The method detects gait problems 15 to 20 years before their clinical diagnosis and could help advance intervention models to preserve brain structure and function.
Rutgers and NYU Receive Federal Grant for New Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity
Funded by $11.6 million from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, the Rutgers-NYU Center for Asian Health Promotion and Equity will serve as a regional hub for researchers to conduct studies on cardiometabolic disease and mental health issues in Asians throughout the New Jersey-New York area.
