Laying the foundation for gene editing for inherited progressive deafness in adults
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study, published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation titled “Single Dose Genome Editing…
A genetic twist that sets human brains apart
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Research from scientists at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has…
Dash diet modified for diabetes lowers blood glucose levels
A modified version of the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet is effective at lowering glucose in…
How small changes in walking technique may help treat knee osteoarthritis
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Gait analysis and pain measures show that subtly adjusting the angle of the foot…
Genetic study suggests amblyopia may have deeper neurodevelopmental roots beyond disrupted visual input
Credit: CC0 Public Domain For decades, amblyopia has been considered a disorder primarily caused by abnormal visual experiences…
How genetics and lifestyle drive dilated cardiomyopathy
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, has…
Ancient practice of blowing through a conch shell could help treat dangerous snoring condition
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People who practiced blowing through a conch shell regularly for six months experienced a…
The meditation app revolution is here, and it’s backed by science
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Do you have a meditation app on your smartphone, computer or wearable device? Well,…
Human eggs are protected from age-related genetic mutations, mtDNA study finds
mtDNA mutation frequencies in oocytes, blood, and saliva. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adw4954 As we age, the…
Asthma drug Zileuton prevents severe food allergy reactions in mouse study
Study authors Drs. Stephanie Eisenbarth and Adam Williams weighing peanuts used in food allergy testing in their lab…
Health, hype and hard truths
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Protein is having its moment: From grocery store shelves to Instagram feeds, high-protein foods…
Genetic testing reduces risks from chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancer patients
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can…