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Genetic test predicts response to weight-loss drugs

Mayo Clinic researchers developed a genetic test that can predict how people will respond to weight loss medications. The test estimates an individual's calories to satiation, linking it to treatment success and providing personalized estimates of expected satiation threshold.

SourceMayo Clinic·JournalCell Metabolism·DateSep 17, 2025

Mayo Clinic study reveals hidden causes of heart attacks in younger adults, especially women

A new Mayo Clinic study found that many heart attacks in people under 65 are caused by factors other than clogged arteries, particularly in women. The study revealed that spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), embolism, and stress-related triggers accounted for over half of heart attacks in women under age 65.

SourceMayo Clinic·JournalJournal of the American College of Cardiology·DateSep 15, 2025

Mayo Clinic AI tool finds early signs of blood mutations linked to cancer and heart disease

A new Mayo Clinic AI tool, UNISOM, has shown promising results in identifying early signs of clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP), a condition that raises the risk of leukemia and heart disease. The tool helps detect CHIP-related mutations in standard genetic datasets, opening new avenues for research and discovery.

SourceMayo Clinic·JournalGenomics Proteomics & Bioinformatics·DateAug 26, 2025

Mayo Clinic researchers find “sugar coating” cells can protect those typically destroyed in type 1 diabetes

Researchers identified a sugar molecule called sialic acid that helps cancer cells evade the immune system. By engineering beta cells to produce this molecule, they found it possible to tolerate these cells and prevent their destruction. The study offers new hope for treating type 1 diabetes without immunosuppression.

SourceMayo Clinic·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateAug 1, 2025

Mayo Clinic researchers capture first signs of ovarian cancer risk

Mayo Clinic researchers have detected early, hidden changes in cells lining a patient's fallopian tubes, revealing signals that may point to the first signs of ovarian cancer. The study uses cutting-edge single-cell technologies to uncover developmental alterations in epithelial cells that signal high risk for lethal ovarian cancer.

SourceMayo Clinic·JournalJCO Precision Oncology·DateJun 24, 2025

Mayo Clinic researchers identify a measurable genetic mutation as a significant predictor of metastasis and survival in pancreatic cancer

Researchers found that detectable mutant KRAS circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) indicates a higher risk of cancer spread and worse survival rates for patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma. The study suggests that ctDNA assays should be performed prior to treatment to have the highest yield.

SourceMayo Clinic·JournalAnnals of Surgical Oncology·DateMar 19, 2025