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…
Stanford scientists discover unexpected cancer resistance in aged mice
Old laboratory mice develop substantially fewer and less-aggressive lung tumors than younger animals in a new study led…
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…
Study reveals tumor defense mechanisms in colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death worldwide. In recent years, immunotherapies-treatments that reactivate…
Researchers refine tools to map DNA’s 3D structure inside cells
DNA isn’t just a long string of genetic code, but an intricate 3D structure folded inside each cell.…
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…
Bowel cancer’s “Big Bang” moment reveals how the disease takes shape
Like the astronomical explosion that kickstarted the universe, bowel cancer has a “Big Bang” moment which determines how…
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…
Some hormonal contraceptives linked to higher risk of breast cancer
Some common hormonal contraceptives are linked to a slightly higher risk of breast cancer than others. This is…
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…
A 13-year, 18-country collaboration that mapped the 3,2 billion base pairs of human DNA, launching the era of personalized medicine
A 13-year collaboration between 18 countries mapped the 3,2 billion base pairs of human DNA, creating the largest…
How a Simple DNA Switch Enables Tropical Butterflies to Change Wing
In a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the intricate mechanisms of evolutionary adaptation, researchers at the…