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Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine, working with scientists across the nation on the Alzheimer’s Disease Sequencing Project (ADSP), have discovered new genes that will further current understanding of the genetic risk factors that predispose people to the development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The ADSP was developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) […]
Glioblastoma brain tumors can have an unusual effect on the body’s immune system, often causing a dramatic drop in the number of circulating T-cells that help drive the body’s defenses. Where the T-cells go has been unclear, even as immunotherapies are increasingly employed to stimulate the body’s natural ability to fight invasive tumors. Now researchers […]
MIT researchers are employing novel machine-learning techniques to improve the quality of life for patients by reducing toxic chemotherapy and radiotherapy dosing for glioblastoma, the most aggressive form of brain cancer. Glioblastoma is a malignant tumor that appears in the brain or spinal cord, and prognosis for adults is no more than five years. Patients […]
They are the most common repeated elements in the human genome; more than a million copies are scattered among and between our genes. Called Alu elements, these relatively short (approximately 300 Watson-Crick base pairs), repetitive non-coding sequences of DNA have been implicated in the rapid evolution of humans and non-human primate species. Unfortunately, these repeats […]
Mindy Kaling adores being a mom, and she took to Instagram Stories to reveal her latest way to show her love for her 6-month-old daughter, Katherine: by meal prepping. What exactly is the showrunner and actress whipping up in her kitchen on Sundays? DIY baby food, which looks absolutely delicious. “Hi guys, one of the most rewarding parts of my weekend […]
Researchers have recently begun to realize that biological sex plays a key role in disease risk. Sex plays a role in hypertension, diabetes, arthritis—and in many neurological and psychiatric disorders. Depression and anxiety affect females more, while neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism spectrum disorders, early onset schizophrenia, and attention deficit hyperactivity, affect more males. Males are […]
Scientists have found that it is the structure of collagen, rather than the amount, that leads to the devastating condition of lung fibrosis, according to a report in the journal eLife. The study provides the first evidence in humans that altered collagen structure affects tissue stiffness during progression of lung fibrosis and identifies a potential […]
The British royal family is known for keeping personal details out of the headlines, but Princess Eugenie recently bucked tradition in favor of opening up about what it’s like living with the spinal condition scoliosis. To mark International Scoliosis Awareness Day, Eugenie took to Instagram to share an X-ray of her spine in addition to […]
Getting it on will help you live longer, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of California documented the sexual activity of 129 women between 20 and 50, before taking blood tests to determine their long-term health prospects. They found that participants who had regular sex had significantly longer telomeres – the protective […]
Just like an impressive job, a dazzling smile or a Tinder profile pic featuring a cute dog can signify a winning suitor, the mention of a university degree can often be an appealing attribute to the opposite sex. But if it is your date’s higher education that has got you weak at the knees then you need […]