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Possible Therapeutic Targets for Kidney Disease Identified
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health23h ago

Possible Therapeutic Targets for Kidney Disease Identified

  • Researchers at MU School of Medicine identified several genes that may be targeted to treat chronic kidney disease.
  • Some genes showed higher activity in CKD models, indicating their role in kidney damage.
  • The team plans to determine where these genes are expressed and study effects of moderating their activity.
  • Findings published in Kidney360 support pursuing therapies to delay dialysis or transplantation for CKD patients.
  • Chade emphasizes the potential to extend quality life for CKD patients by new therapies.
  • MU researchers collaborated with NextGen Precision Health on the CKD study.
  • The activity of specific genes may influence inflammation, fibrosis, and new blood vessel growth in CKD.
  • Researchers plan to explore potential unintended effects of gene modulation on other organs.
  • Chade is a leading author and NextGen Precision Health investigator.
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Shane Beamer updates progress on South Carolina's ongoing OC search
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sports18h ago

Shane Beamer updates progress on South Carolina's ongoing OC search

  • Beamer gave an update on South Carolina's ongoing offensive coordinator search, outlining progress and next steps.
  • Beamer described the evaluation process for OC candidates and the plan to move forward.
  • The update signals continued activity in assembling the Gamecocks’ offensive staff.
  • Beamer’s remarks emphasize progress without naming a preferred candidate publicly at this time.
  • The OC search update comes as the program continues to refine its offensive strategy.
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MU leader, governor meet over crime in Columbia; mayor says city leaders weren't invited
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crime12h ago

MU leader, governor meet over crime in Columbia; mayor says city leaders weren't invited

  • MU System President Mun Choi met with Governor Mike Kehoe to discuss efforts to combat crime in Columbia.
  • The governor's office said the administration will not accept crime in Columbia and will support local safety efforts.
  • Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe said she was not aware of the meeting and learned of it from a social media post.
  • Buffaloe urged future inclusion of city leadership to collaboratively address safety needs in Columbia.
  • MU officials said crime in downtown Columbia is 50% higher this year than last year, calling it unacceptable.
  • Kehoe said the administration will not accept crime and will support state and local safety efforts.
  • The meeting followed a fatal shooting in downtown Columbia that heightened safety concerns during Homecoming week.
  • Experts note ongoing collaboration challenges between MU and city leadership on safety data and messaging.
  • The article confirms ongoing efforts by MU and local partners to address crime in Columbia.
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Cal visits Missouri following Slaughter's 33-point game
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sports7h ago

Cal visits Missouri following Slaughter's 33-point game

  • Missouri hosts Cal in Columbia following Grace Slaughter's 33-point performance in a win over Northwestern.
  • Missouri owns a 7-2 record and a 3-1 mark at home this season ahead of the matchup.
  • Cal aims for its first true road win after starting the season 6-2 with 1-2 in neutral sites.
  • Slaughter is shooting 40% from three-point range and averaging 19.6 points for Missouri.
  • Shannon Dowell contributes 16.7 points for Cal, while Lulu Twidale averages 14.6 points for the Golden Bears.
  • Cal seeks to recover after a rugged start to road games, aiming to improve turnover discipline.
  • Missouri’s offense has shown efficiency this season, providing a test for Cal’s defense on the road.
  • The game marks Cal’s first true road test after favorable neutral-site starts earlier in the season.
  • Both teams bring recent momentum into the contest with updated rosters and key scorers.
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