Study Overturns Decades of External Axon Growth Theory
Summary: Researchers discovered that axon generation is actually an autonomous, internally driven process. The team proved that young…
Gut-friendly diet linked to lower mortality risk in coronary heart disease
A national analysis suggests that diets that support a healthier gut microbiota may help identify coronary heart disease…
Estonian study highlights value of early genetic tests to identify hereditary cancer risks
In 2013, Angelina Jolie inspired a wave of testing for pathogenic variants of the gene BRCA1 by announcing…
Blocking nerve signaling may reduce cancer-associated cachexia
Researchers have uncovered a previously unrecognized pathway linking lung tumor genetics, diet, and the nervous system that drives…
Most ‘GLP-1 Nonresponders’ Never Get a Fair Shot
I see this pattern every week. A patient is 12 weeks into semaglutide therapy. They’ve lost 2%-3% of…
Genetics play a bigger role than pregnancy in childhood obesity risk
Researchers found that while maternal BMI affects birth weight, genetics account for most parent-child BMI similarities throughout childhood,…
Study links DNA methylation to aggressive prostate cancer behavior
The prostate is the single organ most frequently afflicted by cancer in men. Prostate cancer affects approximately 4…
Screwworm could be the first species targeted by an ‘extinction drive’
Tusk-like mandibles protrude from a screwworm larva’s mouth Scott Camazine/Alamy In a few cases, the extinction of a…
Study explains how leukemia creates inflammatory lung environments
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) does more than infiltrate the lungs: it also transforms lung tissue to create an…
Scientists Unlock Hidden DNA From 1,300-Year-Old Manuscripts
Researchers have demonstrated a nondestructive way to collect cellular material from historical parchment manuscripts, allowing them to conduct…
How parents decide whether to have genomic newborn screening: experiences from BabyScreen+
ParticipantsParticipation in BabyScreen+ and gNBS A total of 1139 participants consented to BabyScreen+ research, regardless of whether they…
Protein-sharing helps dormant bacteria withstand antibiotic treatment
When bacteria are under antibiotic attack, it is not ‘every man for himself.’ Researchers at Baylor College of…