Salk Institute’s ShortStop revolutionizes genetic search
Proteins sustain life as we know it, serving many important structural and functional roles throughout the body. But…
Saliva testing offers a non-invasive way to detect early metabolic risk
Measuring elevated levels of insulin in blood, called hyperinsulinemia, is a proven way to measure metabolic health and…
Understanding how the brain distinguishes between stuff and things
Imagine a ball bouncing down a flight of stairs. Now think about a cascade of water flowing down…
Behavioral adaptation precedes morphological change in human evolution
As early humans spread from lush African forests into grasslands, their need for ready sources of energy led them…
Study reveals a strong link between early childhood adversities and depression in older Canadians
A new study of 3,500 Canadians aged 55 and older revealed a strong association between early childhood adversities…
New research shows 26 per cent of professionals plan to change jobs, driven by desire for better benefits and perks
Flexibility is the main reason workers want to stay put, while better perks and benefits tops the list…
Most Americans’ hearts may be older than their chronological age
Biological aging is hot. Even if scientists don’t agree on its definition, estimating how old your body is…
E-scooter riders are three times more likely than cyclists to end up in hospital, study shows
Young, helmetless, and often under the influence, stand-up e-scooter riders are landing in Helsinki emergency rooms at much…
Researchers classify how specific genetic mutations correspond to rare disorders
The NF-κB signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in how our bodies fight infection, heal, and regulate inflammation.…
A 15-year study reveals which diets best protect your brain and heart in later life
A major Swedish study finds that what you eat now could shape how many chronic illnesses you face…
New study connects ultra-processed foods to lung cancer
A higher intake of ultra processed food (UPF) is linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, suggests…
New genetic mutation linked to highly invasive streptococcus pyogenes infections
A group of researchers led by The University of Osaka have identified a novel genetic mutation in Streptococcus…