Conditions
Menin protein loss drives aging, reversed in mice
Research in mice suggests a brain protein's decline accelerates aging, while a separate trial explores accelerated magnetic stimulation for methamphetamine use disorder.
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Conditions
New study links gene, lipid signaling to bipolar disorder
A new study identifies a molecular pathway involving the gene Serinc2 and membrane lipids that may explain differences between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder.
Systems
Reclassifying Muscle Dysmorphia to Improve Care for Boys and Men
Muscle dysmorphia, a condition characterized by a hyperfixation on building muscles, is often overlooked in boys and men, despite being a significant mental health issue. An expert is advocating for reclassifying the condition as an eating disorder to improve care and recognition.
Conditions
Regeneron's Pasatru Approved by FDA for Rare Bone Growth Disorder
The FDA has approved Regeneron's Pasatru for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), a rare condition causing abnormal bone growth. The drug aims to slow disease progression, potentially preserving mobility and extending lifespan for patients who often rely on wheelchairs by age 25.