A study published in Nature Genetics found that a reduced-calorie diet selectively lowers the activity of genes related to inflammation and free-radical damage in the aging brain. This may lead to improved cognitive function and motor skills, as well as lower risk of age-related neurological disorders.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that physical activity has a greater impact on preschoolers' weight than diet. The research, which followed 77 preschool children for four days, showed no significant correlation between energy intake and body fat percentage.
Researchers discovered that bone marrow-derived stem cells can generate mature liver cells in humans. This groundbreaking finding has the potential to revolutionize treatment options for liver damage and disease.
New research suggests that young women have a high chance of conceiving a second baby without fertility treatment. Over 98% of women who didn't conceive within three years succeeded in doing so within the next three years, according to the study, which analyzed records of over 2,300 Canadian women.
Exclusive breast-feeding for four months may lead to a short-term lag in weight gain, but does not affect long-term growth patterns. Infants who were breast-fed exclusively for at least four months had improved growth status compared to those who were never breast-fed.
Couples undergoing infertility treatment experience intense emotional highs and lows, with physical discomfort being a secondary issue. The promise of technology to control reproduction only exacerbates the problem, leading to increased distress for those who fail to conceive.
The Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has won three R¼D 100 Awards for its groundbreaking technological innovations. The awards recognize the lab's cutting-edge research in X-ray microfocusing mirrors and high-thermal-conductivity graphite foam.
Scientists have found that cocaine abuse coupled with use of alcohol leads to impulsive decision-making and poorer performance on tests of learning and memory. The negative effects persist for at least a month after substance use stops, according to the study published in Neurology.
A new study published in Neurology demonstrates that oxcarbazepine is safe and effective enough to be used alone in patients with partial epilepsy who do not respond to other anti-epileptic drugs. The results show that 12% of patients were seizure-free during a four-month trial, offering new hope for those struggling with the condition.
A new womb surgery technique uses an IntraUterine Shaver to remove uterine tissue mechanically, reducing the risk of complications associated with current methods. The procedure is expected to cut substantially the number of hysterectomies and make minimal access surgery more accessible.
Researchers have developed a preimplantation genetic diagnosis test for OTCD, allowing them to detect the abnormality in embryos. This breakthrough may enable PGD tests for other families in the future, providing relief to those affected by this rare and distressing disease.
Australian fertility expert Professor Carl Wood discusses the controversies in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), including embryo cloning, IVF for cancer patients, and LGBTQ+ access to fertility treatments. He emphasizes the need for careful consideration of these issues, highlighting both advantages and drawbacks.
Scientists have discovered that the bone marrow is a source of mature liver cells, which could be used to develop new treatments for liver diseases. The findings suggest that healthy genes can be inserted into these stem cells to correct metabolic abnormalities.
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia uncover the connection between chromosome 22's chemical structure and genetic diseases like +der(22) syndrome. They found unstable DNA sequences that can lead to translocations, increasing the risk of disease.
A recent study by the University of Pittsburgh suggests that parents' unfamiliarity with English can lead to their eligible children being uninsured. The research found that nearly one-fourth of children eligible for state children's health insurance programs were not enrolled in any health insurance program at the time of the study.
Researchers find functional liver tissue in human patients, solving organ shortages and rejection issues. The discovery also enables the growth of artificial livers and targets gene therapy for inherited liver diseases.