Diversity in clinical trials is essential because genetic differences impact drug safety and effectiveness. For example, CYP2D variability among ethnicities influences drug metabolism so a dose that’s fine for one person might not work or could even cause side-effects for another
#Platelets shown to store-#DNA in study that could transform-#CancerScreening | @UniofOxford
Primarily known for their role in #BloodClotting, platelets also act as #Scavengers,
capturing and storing fragments of #DNA that are circulating in the blood, including #FetalDNA & #MutatedDNA from #CancerCells.
Analysis of platelet DNA via a simple blood test was found to reveal the presence of even #PreCancerousChanges,
indicating this may be a powerful technique for the early detection and prevention of cancer.
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So excited! Check out our new work driven by @Vuphuongly and newly minted Dr. Florisela Herrejon Chavez on a new role for the SYNCRIP RNA binding protein in controlling proteostasis in HSCs. Thank you to all our collaborators that made this possible! https://t.co/iTDoxbEOYu
@MannaLiberato It is not just the salary but the mentality of the professors too, which led to immense disappointment among postdocs and needs to be changed profoundly. Even well-funded professors deliberately keep their postdocs on the lower side of the salary range set by the University.