Daily meal timing influences longevity risk in adults, study reveals
A large national study reveals that sticking to an 11–12-hour eating window may promote longevity, while shorter or…
How processed red meat might drive neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists warn that while processed red meat may fuel harmful brain changes linked to Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and ALS,…
Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Citrus flavonoid hesperidin lowers oxidative damage in cell experiments
A citrus-derived flavonoid shows potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects in immune cells, hinting at future therapeutic potential. Study:…
Abnormal protein activity found to promote cell migration and spread of glioblastoma
Ever wondered how the different cells in our body communicate with each other to fulfill their different roles-be…
New method reveals how mitochondrial DNA mutations influence cancer growth
Mitochondria act as energy factories in cells and have their own, separate DNA. Mutations to mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA)…
Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
Nanobody-based strategy targets survivin to weaken cancer cells
Cancer cells have many strategies for resisting therapy. One such strategy is survivin, a protein that drives the…
Rapid neuronal evolution linked to high prevalence of autism in humans
A new paper in Molecular Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the relatively high…
Kids with fluctuating gut microbiome show poorer growth
Malnutrition is a leading cause of death in children under age 5, and nearly 150 million children globally…
Researchers uncover a previously unknown mechanism behind chromosome end protection
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that safeguards the chromosome ends from being mistakenly repaired by the…
New tool can predict where deadly brain cancer might reappear
Glioblastoma is a devastatingly effective brain cancer. Doctors can cut it out or blast it with radiation, but…