New study challenges the traditional view of gene switches
Some sequences in the genome cause genes to be switched on or off. Until now, each of these gene switches, or so-called enhancers, was thought to have its own …
Category: Diseases & Treatments
The First Child in the U.S. Has Been Diagnosed With Bird Flu
Health officials on Friday confirmed bird flu in a California child—the first reported case in a U.S. minor. The child had mild symptoms, was treated with antiviral medication and …
Environmental factors contribute to higher PFAS exposure in Southern California
Evidence is mounting on the health problems linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manufactured chemicals used in consumer products that accumulate in the body and …
Study sheds light on how cells repair damaged DNA
New research from the Kind Group at the Hubrecht Institute sheds light on how cells repair damaged DNA. For the first time, the team has mapped the activity of …
Snoring in adolescents linked with problem behaviors but not cognitive deficits
Adolescents who snore frequently were more likely to exhibit behavior problems such as inattention, rule-breaking, and aggression, but they do not have any decline in their cognitive abilities, according …
Predictive Retina Models Are the Future of IND Applications
In this interview, discover how retina models are revolutionizing rare disease treatment and accelerating drug development. What are the biggest challenges in developing effective therapies for rare and ultra-rare …
New study unveils why glioblastoma becomes resistant to treatment
A new study from scientists at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center helps explain why glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer, becomes resistant to treatment, and …
More than 100,000 young people in the US live with inflammatory bowel disease
A CDC-funded study reveals a growing prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease in Americans under 20, among the highest rates in the world. Study: Prevalence of Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease …
Anxiety and negative emotions reduced by brain circuit that consciously slows breathing
Researchers at the Salk Institute have discovered a brain pathway that connects the frontal cortex to the brainstem, offering potential therapeutic targets for anxiety, panic, and PTSD. Study: A …
Do podcasts influence health behaviors?
Podcasts improve health behaviors and chronic disease management but show mixed results for physical activity, nutrition, and weight. Study: Podcasts as a tool for promoting health-related behaviours: A scoping review. …