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Non-coding gene mutation linked to monogenic neurodevelopmental disorders

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations in a single gene, that affects tens of thousands of people worldwide.

31 May 2024

Good communication between fathers and adolescents influences physical activity levels

A doctoral dissertation from the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, found that having difficulties in talking with one's father predicted a decrease in physical activity and the maintenance of low physical activity between adolescence and young adulthood.

31 May 2024

Household chaos and sleep hygiene impact sleep quality in teens with ADHD

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that household chaos and sleep hygiene are important factors in the relationship between sleep quality and ADHD symptoms in teens.

31 May 2024

TMPRSS2 protein facilitates SARS-CoV-2 entry via unexpected pathway

How exactly do Sars-Cov-2 particles enter host cells? An international team led by Dr Richard Brown from Dr Daniel Todt's Computational Virology group at the Department of Molecular and Medical Virology at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany, together with researchers from the Paul-Ehrlich-Institut, investigated this question.

31 May 2024

How early-life exposure to air and noise pollution impacts youth mental health: Insights from a 25-year study

The impact of prenatal and early life exposure to noise and air pollution on mental health outcomes.

31 May 2024

Is there an association between fatherhood and cardiovascular outcomes?

Associations between fatherhood and cardiovascular health (CVH), disease (CVD), and mortality.

31 May 2024

UQ receives $5 million from Medical Research Future Fund to improve treatment for post-stroke aphasia

The Queensland Aphasia Research Centre at The University of Queensland has been awarded almost $5 million from the Medical Research Future Fund to improve treatment for the growing number of Australians living with post-stroke aphasia.

30 May 2024

Research reveals how Regnase-1 deficiency enhances NK cell tumor killing

Natural killer (NK) cells play a crucial role in the first line of host defense by eliminating bacteria, viruses, and mutated cells that might become cancer cells.

30 May 2024

Dana-Farber study exposes hidden disparities in cancer care experiences

Four teams of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute investigators have found that people experience discrimination and bias in different ways and in more realms of cancer care than previously understood.

30 May 2024

Study explores how community stress affects the mental and emotional health of Black Americans

Residential segregation is an example of the long history of structural racism in the United States. Black Americans are more likely to live in low-quality neighborhoods, which contributes to disparities in health outcomes.

30 May 2024

New surgical platform informs critical decision-making about tumor treatment within minutes

Brain cancer is difficult to treat when it starts growing, and a prevalent type, known as a glioma, has a poor five-year survival rate.

30 May 2024

Older adults with a criminal background found to have higher risk of developing dementia

Using national registry data, Carmen Solares Canal identified individuals over fifty and collected data on their criminal convictions and health.

30 May 2024

New molecular analysis unravels the biological mechanisms of pediatric brain tumors

A study conducted by researchers from the D'Or Institute for Research and Education (IDOR) and the Rede D'Or Pathological Anatomy in conjunction with several North American institutions, including the National Cancer Institute (NIH), used new molecular analyses to unravel the biological mechanisms of pediatric brain tumors and refine their classification.

30 May 2024

Mayo Clinic researchers uncover microbial signatures linked to gynecologic cancers

Early detection improves treatment outcomes for endometrial and ovarian cancers, yet far too often women are diagnosed in advanced stages of these diseases.

30 May 2024

Study: Better sleep health associated with lower levels of loneliness

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that better sleep health was associated with lower levels of loneliness, and this association was stronger among younger adults.

30 May 2024

Study finds distinct link between sleep duration, social media usage, and brain activation in teens

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found a distinct relationship between sleep duration, social media usage, and brain activation across brain regions that are key for executive control and reward processing.

30 May 2024

Sleep apnea treatment boosts relationship health

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting demonstrates that when individuals with obstructive sleep apnea use their positive airway pressure machine more regularly, it benefits their relationship with their partner.

30 May 2024

Delayed multiple sclerosis diagnosis underscores need for urgent research and awareness boost, report find

A new report from MS Australia reveals that the average time to diagnose multiple sclerosis is nearly four years, highlighting the urgent need for increased research investment and enhanced awareness.

29 May 2024

Self-reported memory problems and partner confirmation may signal tau buildup in the brain

People who report early memory problems and whose partners also suspect they have memory problems have higher levels of tau tangles in the brain, a biomarker associated with Alzheimer's disease, according to a study published in the May 29, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

29 May 2024

Chocolate's delicious chemistry may hide risks in baked sweet treats

What makes chocolate taste and smell so delicious? Chemistry, of course! A variety of molecules work together to create that unmistakable aroma, but those same molecules might carry some unwanted health effects if there are too many around.

29 May 2024

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Education News and Research

Non-coding gene mutation linked to monogenic neurodevelopmental disorders

Good communication between fathers and adolescents influences physical activity levels

Household chaos and sleep hygiene impact sleep quality in teens with ADHD

TMPRSS2 protein facilitates SARS-CoV-2 entry via unexpected pathway

How early-life exposure to air and noise pollution impacts youth mental health: Insights from a 25-year study

Is there an association between fatherhood and cardiovascular outcomes?

UQ receives $5 million from Medical Research Future Fund to improve treatment for post-stroke aphasia

Research reveals how Regnase-1 deficiency enhances NK cell tumor killing

Dana-Farber study exposes hidden disparities in cancer care experiences

Study explores how community stress affects the mental and emotional health of Black Americans

New surgical platform informs critical decision-making about tumor treatment within minutes

Older adults with a criminal background found to have higher risk of developing dementia

New molecular analysis unravels the biological mechanisms of pediatric brain tumors

Mayo Clinic researchers uncover microbial signatures linked to gynecologic cancers

Study: Better sleep health associated with lower levels of loneliness

Study finds distinct link between sleep duration, social media usage, and brain activation in teens

Sleep apnea treatment boosts relationship health

Delayed multiple sclerosis diagnosis underscores need for urgent research and awareness boost, report find

Self-reported memory problems and partner confirmation may signal tau buildup in the brain

Chocolate's delicious chemistry may hide risks in baked sweet treats

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