New Alzheimer’s Mutation Weakens Brain’s Immune Defense
Summary: A new study has identified a mutation in the TREM2 gene that disrupts the brain’s ability to…
Child Abuse Leaves Lasting Biological Scars on the Brain and DNA
Summary: New research reveals that child maltreatment leaves measurable biological “scars” on DNA, altering brain structure and function.…
AI predicts cell responses to drugs and genetic changes
Controlling the state of a cell in a desired direction is one of the central challenges in life…
Scientists Identify New Gene Behind Hereditary Vision Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a new genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy—a condition that leads to gradual vision…
Providence to Shutter Portland-Area Occupational Health Clinics
Citing a shortage of clinicians, Providence Health & Services is set to permanently close all its occupational medicine…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
Women in Menopause Are Fanatical About Testosterone
Illustration: Olivier Heiligers The nurse practitioner handed Charlotte Andersen an address. “Meet me in this parking lot,” she…
First Antidote for Carbon Monoxide Poisoning ‘Cleans’ Blood in Minutes
A plug-in carbon monoxide detector – credit Fastily CC 4.0. BY-SA It’s invisible, it’s lethal, and it’s been…
How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked
By uncovering life-altering genetic conditions before symptoms appear, genomic screening could redefine newborn care if health systems can…
Skin Problems Signal Depression and Suicide Risk
Summary: New research reveals that mental health patients experiencing their first episode of psychosis are more likely to…
Compound Could Repair Nerve Damage in Multiple Sclerosis
Summary: Researchers have identified two compounds capable of repairing the protective myelin sheath damaged by multiple sclerosis, a…
Innovative screening tool launched to identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers
Ochsner Health announces the launch of its Genetic Wellness Assessment, an innovative screening tool to help identify individuals…