Tiny DNA junctions provide feedback to control genetic crossovers
Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and paternal chromosomes…
Early treatment offers new hope for children with spinal muscular atrophy
A new international study has shown that treating babies with spinal muscular atrophy before symptoms appear can dramatically…
New intramuscular mRNA vaccine offers easier alternative to treat neovascular eye diseases
An mRNA vaccine developed by researchers from Japan suppressed abnormal blood vessel growth or neovascularization in the retina…
Emergency calls for opioid exposures rise among middle-school aged children
Years after the opioid epidemic began in the mid-1990s, emergency medical services are seeing increases in emergency calls…
Measles resurgence highlights need for better vaccination awareness among healthcare workers
In recent years, measles has made a resurgence globally. In England, 2024 saw the highest number of confirmed…
Daily walnut snacks fail to lower inflammation in adults
Researchers tested whether a daily dose of walnuts could calm inflammation and boost antioxidant defenses, but the short…
Study identifies key molecular and clinical biomarkers for MASLD
Background and aims The causal biomarkers for metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and their clinical value remain…
Mediterranean diet offsets genetic risk for dementia, study finds — Harvard Gazette
New research suggests that following a Mediterranean-style diet may help offset a person’s genetic risk for developing Alzheimer’s…
Antidepressant fluoxetine alters brain energy use and boosts neural plasticity
 A new study shows that the widely used antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it…
Babies living with dogs show better lung function and reduced asthma rates
Babies exposed to dog allergens in the home have a lower risk of developing asthma by the age…
Scientists Just Made CRISPR 3x More Effective at Treating Genetic Diseases
Illustration of spherical nucleic acid SNA nanoparticle carrying CRISPR cargo – Image by the Mirkin Research Group University…
Depression and psychosis rise after childbirth while suicide risk declines
Depression and psychosis are more common in women after childbirth than before, but the risk of suicide attempts…