Studies

Nature Communications: “Genetic Junk” Helps Chromosomes Find Their Correct Partners

Nature Communications: “Genetic Junk” Helps Chromosomes Find Their Correct Partners

“Molecular Switch” Helps Breast Cancer Spread: Scientists Identify a Way to Turn It Off

“Molecular Switch” Helps Breast Cancer Spread: Scientists Identify a Way to Turn It Off

A Hundred Years Is Not a Prescription: Scientists Explain Why a Healthy Lifestyle Does Not Guarantee a Long Life

A Hundred Years Is Not a Prescription: Scientists Explain Why a Healthy Lifestyle Does Not Guarantee a Long Life

Scientists Reveal How Social Isolation May Increase the Risk of Alcohol Use

Scientists Reveal How Social Isolation May Increase the Risk of Alcohol Use

Even Low Levels of Traffic Noise Can Diminish the Stress-Relieving Benefits of Birdsong

Even Low Levels of Traffic Noise Can Diminish the Stress-Relieving Benefits of Birdsong

Biomolecules: Mulberries May Alter the Composition of the Gut Microbiota

Biomolecules: Mulberries May Alter the Composition of the Gut Microbiota

Scientific Reports: A Daily Acetic Acid Drink May Help Relieve Constipation

Scientific Reports: A Daily Acetic Acid Drink May Help Relieve Constipation

Eight Hours of Sleep Is Not a Universal Norm: Scientists Suggest Rethinking the Conventional Approach

Eight Hours of Sleep Is Not a Universal Norm: Scientists Suggest Rethinking the Conventional Approach

Two Unknown Ancestors Discovered in the Human Genome

Two Unknown Ancestors Discovered in the Human Genome

New Experimental Treatment Burns Fat While Preserving Muscle in Obesity and Diabetes Study

New Experimental Treatment Burns Fat While Preserving Muscle in Obesity and Diabetes Study

Over 90% Accuracy: FDA Clears New Blood Test for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Over 90% Accuracy: FDA Clears New Blood Test for Early Alzheimer’s Detection

Nature Medicine: Depression May Impair the Brain’s Ability to Adapt to New Experiences

Nature Medicine: Depression May Impair the Brain’s Ability to Adapt to New Experiences

West Nile Virus Detected in 12 European Countries

West Nile Virus Detected in 12 European Countries

Hair Birth in Four Dimensions: Scientists Create a Unique Map of Follicle Development

Hair Birth in Four Dimensions: Scientists Create a Unique Map of Follicle Development

COVID-19 may enhance the breathing response after awakening during sleep

COVID-19 may enhance the breathing response after awakening during sleep

Scientists identify drug combination that could slow the growth of treatment-resistant prostate cancer

Scientists identify drug combination that could slow the growth of treatment-resistant prostate cancer

JAMA: Zinc reduced infections by nearly 40% in young children with sickle cell disease

JAMA: Zinc reduced infections by nearly 40% in young children with sickle cell disease

Rather than eating less, burn more: Scientists identify a new approach to treating obesity

Rather than eating less, burn more: Scientists identify a new approach to treating obesity

The Lancet: Robots place knee implants more precisely, but do not speed up recovery

The Lancet: Robots place knee implants more precisely, but do not speed up recovery

High-dose vitamin D linked to better cognitive function in adults at risk of dementia

High-dose vitamin D linked to better cognitive function in adults at risk of dementia

Three Minutes of Sprinting Trigger a Molecular Response That 90 Minutes of Moderate Exercise Do Not

Three Minutes of Sprinting Trigger a Molecular Response That 90 Minutes of Moderate Exercise Do Not

Scientists develop “aging clocks” for individual cell types using a single blood test

Scientists develop “aging clocks” for individual cell types using a single blood test

Lower sugar intake in the first two years of life linked to lower dementia risk later in life

Lower sugar intake in the first two years of life linked to lower dementia risk later in life

Study: Up to five cups of coffee a day may be not only safe but potentially beneficial

Study: Up to five cups of coffee a day may be not only safe but potentially beneficial

Sleep problems after 50 may shorten working life by almost a year

Sleep problems after 50 may shorten working life by almost a year

Scientists discover why skin becomes less able to repair itself with age

Scientists discover why skin becomes less able to repair itself with age

JNeurosci: Childhood trauma alters brain function and may lead to a loss of the ability to experience pleasure

JNeurosci: Childhood trauma alters brain function and may lead to a loss of the ability to experience pleasure

Legumes, Nuts and Whole Grains Against Diabetes: What a New Scientific Review Found

Legumes, Nuts and Whole Grains Against Diabetes: What a New Scientific Review Found

Nearly One Million People and 27 Years of Follow-Up: Scientists Examine How Meat Consumption Is Linked to Longevity

Nearly One Million People and 27 Years of Follow-Up: Scientists Examine How Meat Consumption Is Linked to Longevity

A “Bypass Route” for the Spinal Cord: Scientists Develop New Way to Restore Movement and Sensation

A “Bypass Route” for the Spinal Cord: Scientists Develop New Way to Restore Movement and Sensation