A new study investigates whether a mother's diet during pregnancy affects her offspring's methylation patterns and long-term health outcomes. Researchers will measure the diets of pregnant women in The Gambia and compare them to their children's DNA methylation patterns.
Researchers from the University of Leicester and British Geological Survey have devised a method to identify levels of environmental arsenic by testing toenail clippings. They found elevated levels of arsenic in people living close to a former arsenic mine, but more research is needed to confirm potential health risks.
A study of over 1.6 million young people in Denmark found that traumatic brain injury significantly increases the risk of epilepsy, with risks persisting for more than a decade after the injury. The risk is particularly high for those with severe brain injuries or family histories of epilepsy.
Researchers have created miniscule silicon flakes that glow brightly, slowly releasing cancer drugs before breaking down into harmless by-products. The particles showed promising results in mice, reducing tumor growth over several weeks.
Researchers identified human monoclonal antibodies that can neutralize a broad range of influenza A viruses, including seasonal and pandemic flu strains. These antibodies offer potential for treatment and prevention of the flu during outbreaks or pandemics.
Researchers identified human monoclonal antibodies that bind to the stem of H5 type hemaglutinin, preventing viral entry into host cells. These antibodies offer potential cross-protection against various flu strains, including bird and seasonal influenza viruses.
Researchers found that MeCP2-deficient astrocytes stunt neighboring neuron growth but can recover when exposed to normal glia. This discovery supports the use of glial cells as targets for drug development, potentially leading to new treatments for Rett Syndrome and related MECP2 disorders.
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center found a strain of laboratory mice with 'superhealing' powers that resist inflammation and arthritis after a knee injury. The study revealed the mechanisms of post-traumatic arthritis and could lead to therapies for this condition, which affects younger people.
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a cheap and efficient method to discover new drugs for type 2 diabetes. They identified a small molecule called Ned-19, which plays a crucial role in insulin secretion, representing a brand new target for diabetes drugs.
A new study by University of Toronto scientists links Indonesian forest fires to changes in land use and population density, revealing a direct impact on haze disasters and greenhouse gas emissions.
Researchers found oxypnictides exhibit similarities with copper-oxide high temperature superconductors, both emerging from magnetic states. This discovery may lead to designing new superconducting materials and resolving the underlying physics behind high temperature superconductors.
Researchers at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute identified human monoclonal antibodies that neutralize a broad range of influenza A viruses, including avian and seasonal flu. The antibodies bind to the conserved stem region of the virus, preventing viral entry into host cells.
A new NC State University study reveals that fruit flies have a genetically wired sleep pattern, with males sleeping more during the day and females having more frequent bouts of sleep. The research identified 1,700 genes associated with sleep variability, shedding light on how these genes may influence human sleep.
Researchers have created an algorithm that analyzes gene expression and protein production to identify genes and pathways that can affect cell survival. The new method, ResponseNet, has led to new insights into the connection between alpha-synuclein toxicity and basic cell processes.