Clinical and Biomedical Sciences: Recent submissions
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SMIM1 absence is associated with reduced energy expenditure and excess weight
(Cell Press, 20 June 2024)Background Obesity rates have nearly tripled in the past 50 years, and by 2030, more than one billion individuals worldwide are projected to be obese. This creates a significant economic strain due to the associated ... -
Protein-truncating variants in BSN are associated with severe adult-onset obesity, type 2 diabetes and fatty liver disease.
(Nature Research, 4 April 2024)Obesity is a major risk factor for many common diseases and has a substantial heritable component. To identify new genetic determinants, we performed exome-sequence analyses for adult body mass index (BMI) in up to 587,027 ... -
Smartphone funduscopy for diabetic retinopathy screening
(Wiley, 16 April 2024)Aims: Smartphone funduscopy devices are comprised of lens devices connecting with smartphones and software applications to be used for mobile retinal image capturing and diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy. This is particularly ... -
Mismatch between HbA1c and fasting glucose in ethnic and gender groups
(Wiley, 16 April 2024)Aims: Previous research has shown that a mismatch can occur between HbA1c and fasting glucose, which may be increased in certain ethnic groups. This study aimed to combine the most recent NHANES data to create a larger ... -
Simulating worm feeding patterns with computational models
(Nature Research, 9 May 2024)Worms create complex paths when moving through sediment to feed. This research applies computer simulation models to provide a unique approach to visualise and quantify the process by which complex worm paths can emerge ...