Autoimmune diseases form distinct genetic clusters, study finds
Different autoimmune diseases often share genetic risk factors, but not through a single common genetic vulnerability. In a…
New study uncovers bacterial route to testosterone production
Many prostate cancers depend on androgen hormones, including testosterone, to grow. That is why treatments for advanced disease…
Microplastics transport toxins and antibiotic resistance across ecosystems
Microplastics are often viewed as pollutants in their own right, but their environmental impact may extend far beyond…
Flavorings, colors and sweeteners emerge as UPF markers linked to depression risk
By tracking dozens of ingredients associated with ultra-processed foods, researchers investigated whether some components of the modern diet…
Survey of young researchers raises concerns over future of science in U.S. — Harvard Gazette
One-third of young scientists who were planning careers in academic research changed their minds in the spring of…
Scientists capture how bacteria build their protective antibiotic-resistant barriers
Gram-negative bacteria are responsible for causing several infections that are hard to treat, owing to their high resistance…
Gut bacterial molecule discovered to drive serious bile duct disease
Researchers at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital have, together with international collaborators, discovered that a…
Researchers find greater microplastic burden in lung cancer patients
People with lung cancer are more likely to have microplastics in their lungs and to have larger quantities…
Microscopic peptide droplets reduce colorectal tumor growth in mice
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed microscopic peptide droplets that deliver large amounts of…
IBD patients with family cancer history more likely to develop colorectal cancer
People with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) who have several close relatives with colorectal cancer are significantly more likely…
Targeting KV7 proteins could help delay preterm labor
Scientists have found that targeting a particular group of proteins in the uterus muscle (myometrium) can suppress human…
Advanced tools and new leadership drive Single Cell Genomics Center into the future
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences is excited to announce the appointment of new leadership – as well as…