New clues in pancreas lymph nodes, spleen could help detect and prevent type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes (T1D) impacts nearly two million Americans, and by the time most people learn they have…
Scientists uncover genetic components linked to bone density in young people
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed important genetic components that affect bone density in children and…
Parental monitoring can offset genetic risks for conduct problems in adolescents
Parents may have more influence than they realize when it comes to shaping their children’s behavior, especially for…
Reshuffling Existing Genes Can Quickly Create New Species
Even a single gene, reshuffled or regulated in new ways, can fuel repeated bursts of evolutionary innovation, according…
Blocking mir-21 shows promise for slowing bladder cancer growth
Bladder cancer ranks among the ten most common types of cancer worldwide. The main treatment is bladder removal…
Can your gut bacteria predict your age and lifestyle? New study says yes
By analyzing co-abundance networks in 938 healthy adults, scientists discovered how lifestyle factors subtly rewire bacterial relationships in…
How a Single Transcription Factor Fine-Tunes the Tang in Citrus Fruits
Newswise — The characteristic sour-sweet balance of citrus fruits is largely defined by citric acid accumulation in the…
Alzheimer’s breakthrough reveals how tweaking one gene shields brain connections
Scientists have uncovered a microglial switch that transforms these immune cells from plaque-promoting to plaque-protective, offering a new…
DNA structures captured in ‘exquisite detail’ using new technique – The Irish News
Scientists have discovered a way to look at how DNA functions inside living cells, paving the way for…
New Oral Alzheimer’s Pill Isn’t That Great, According to Doctors
THERE’S BEEN A wave of new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease released over the last few years. But nothing…
Scripps Research professor wins $3.2 million grant to unravel the mysteries of type 1 diabetes
Luc Teyton, professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research, has received a five-year, $3.2…
Fruit flies illuminate the role of Alzheimer’s disease risk genes
Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the roles…