Medications leave lasting mark on gut microbiome, even years after use
Credit: Karl-Erik Piirimees. Medications taken years ago can continue to shape the human gut microbiome, according to a…
Customized gene-editing technology shows potential to treat lethal pediatric disease
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Multisystemic smooth muscle dysfunction syndrome (MSMDS) is a rare condition associated with stroke, aortic…
Missing Y gene linked to male infertility
Isolation of male germ cells from Zfy KO mice. Credit: Cell Death & Differentiation (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41418-025-01569-6 University…
Odds of dementia strongly linked to number of co-existing mental health disorders
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The odds of developing dementia are strongly linked to the number of co-existing mental…
Breast cell changes in motherhood provides clues to breastfeeding difficulties
University of Cambridge researchers have identified genes associated with the dramatic transformation of the mammary gland in pregnancy,…
Why a promising ALS drug failed—despite hitting its target
Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.07.045 A new Emory University study, led by the Emory ALS Center…
Physicians develop fast treatment to ease depression in pregnant and postpartum women
Credit: Ron Lach from Pexels Suicide is a leading cause of death in postpartum women—and it is a…
Scientists find yoga less effective than traditional exercise in improving vascular and heart function
Study tends to downplay yoga’s effectiveness in enhancing vascular health. Credit: Wikimedia, CC. Contrary to widespread belief, yoga…
Ultra-processed foods might not be the real villain in our diets—here’s what research found
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) have become public enemy number one in nutrition debates. From dementia…
Binge gaming in kids associated with adverse mental, social and academic outcomes
Binge gaming was associated with depression, anxiety, and poor sleep, with boys more likely to report binge gaming…
People’s brain structure linked to their genetic risk of major depression, study finds
Neuroimaging measures tested. Associations between MD PRS and brain structural measures were tested hierarchically in three tiers. Tier…
Statistical tool reveals hidden genetic pathways in complex diseases
Core logic of the Causal Pivot. Credit: The American Journal of Human Genetics (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.ajhg.2025.07.012 A collaboration…