PFAS exposure increases gestational diabetes risk
A comprehensive review of nearly 130 studies shows the strongest evidence to date that “forever chemicals” are associated…
Investigational cancer vaccine shows early promise for cancer prevention in Lynch syndrome
The investigational cancer vaccine, NOUS-209, was found to safely stimulate the immune system to target precancerous and cancerous…
Brain function discovery helps explain why childhood adversity raises metabolic disease risk in women
McGill University researchers have identified a brain function that helps explain why childhood stress raises metabolic health risks…
Innovative screening tool launched to identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers
Ochsner Health announces the launch of its Genetic Wellness Assessment, an innovative screening tool to help identify individuals…
Precision probiotics lower blood sugar and cholesterol in mice
A new mouse study reveals that carefully selected probiotics can lower blood sugar, body fat, and cholesterol levels…
Gene expression maps explain why diseases often occur together
By grouping patients based on gene activity, scientists show that shared molecular pathways, especially immune-related ones, help explain…
Research reveals molecular details of ME/CFS and long COVID
Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) have heightened innate immune responses to bacteria, viruses, and fungi. While…
Insights into clinical features and genetic variants of Cornelia de Lange syndrome in China
Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is a rare genetic disorder with symptoms, including facial anomalies (such as fused…
COVID-19 accelerates vascular aging in women
The world’s largest study of COVID-19 survivors shows the virus accelerates vascular aging, especially in women, while vaccination…
Women with Down syndrome show more advanced Alzheimer’s signs at diagnosis
According to research by the University of California, Irvine, women with Down syndrome have more advanced signs of…
Creatine in your diet may benefit your digestive system
New research reveals that a higher intake of creatine from meat sources may ease constipation, especially in men…
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…