A large collaborative study has identified 64 new genetic variants associated with adult height, providing insight into the complex trait. The research suggests that genotyping arrays with rare and uncommon single-nucleotide polymorphisms can capture new signals and disease variants.
The Lancet's Editorial in 1911 highlighted issues such as tuberculosis, occupational health, and homoeopathy, which remain relevant today. The journal has made significant advances in medicine since then, including modernizing medical education.
The GOES series of satellites provided critical weather monitoring services in 2010 and 2011, tracking severe storms, hurricanes, and blizzards. The satellites captured stunning images of weather systems, including the Pineapple Express and a Christmas weekend blizzard, helping to inform travel decisions.
A new study led by researchers at WashU Medicine found that consistent exercise is associated with a lower risk of dying from colon cancer. The study analyzed data from over 150,000 men and women and found that those who exercised for at least 10 years had the lowest risk of colon cancer death.
Researchers found a link between family history of alcoholism and increased risk of obesity, with women being more affected. The association may be due to the environment, particularly the availability of high-calorie, hyper-palatable foods that stimulate the brain's reward centers.
Archaeologists have found evidence of Homo sapiens in the Qesem Cave in Israel dating back to 400,000 years ago. The discovery challenges the long-held theory that modern man emerged from Africa 200,000 years ago and may indicate significant evolutionary changes in human behavior during this period.
Invasive species can halt natural speciation processes, leading to mass extinction events. The Late Devonian ecosystem collapsed due to dominant invasive species, wiping out locally adapted species and preventing new life forms from arising.
Researchers at U-M have developed a new diagnostic tool to predict bronchiolitis obliterans syndrome (BOS), the leading cause of death for lung transplant recipients. A high stem cell count after transplantation is linked to an increased risk of developing BOS.
A tropical cyclone system, System 98S, is bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the northwestern coast of Western Australia. The NASA TRMM satellite has captured images of moderate to heavy rainfall in the system, with areas near Kununurra experiencing light to moderate rainfall.