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Antibiotic resistance threatens millions of lives worldwide

More than 39 million people around the world could die from antibiotic-resistant infections over the next 25 years, according to a study published in The Lancet.

18 Sep 2024

Discovery of 5-formylcytosine as an activating epigenetic switch

The team of Professor Christof Niehrs at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, has discovered that a DNA modification called 5-formylcytosine (5fC) functions as an activating epigenetic switch that kick-starts genes in early embryonic development.

18 Sep 2024

Linking socioeconomic status and lifestyle to dementia risk

Researchers examine how socioeconomic status and healthy lifestyle factors interact to affect the risk of dementia.

18 Sep 2024

Genome-wide association study identifies genetic risk factors for dementia

In landmark research, scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have reported the largest-ever genome-wide association study of dementia from all causes, revealing an overlap of genetic risks including neurodegeneration, vascular factors and cerebral small-vessel disease.

18 Sep 2024

The importance of mitochondrial function in health and disease

The World Mitochondria Society (WMS) is preparing for its annual Targeting Mitochondria 2024 conference, which will focus on innovative strategies to "charge" cells by supplying them with extra mitochondria to enhance cellular function and combat diseases.

18 Sep 2024

OU Health Sciences receives major cancer research grant

A $5.3 million National Institutes of Health grant awarded to the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences will support advanced cancer research in Oklahoma. The Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) grant is designed to build research capacity and help early-career researchers establish independently funded laboratories.

18 Sep 2024

UCLA study links childhood trauma to sex-specific health risks later in life

A new study led by UCLA Health found that a person's sex and their unique experiences of childhood trauma can have specific consequences for their biological health and risk of developing 20 major diseases later in life.

17 Sep 2024

New study offers hope for extending ovarian healthspan and function

A woman's ovaries are like a factory where eggs grow and produce hormones that regulate everything from menstruation and pregnancy to bone density and mood.

17 Sep 2024

Research reveals only a few brain regions remain untouched by transition to motherhood

Research shows pregnancy triggers neuroanatomical changes in the brain, with decreased cortical volume and increased white matter integrity over gestation.

17 Sep 2024

Trends in cannabis use among older adults in Michigan

Research indicates a surge in cannabis use among older Michiganders, emphasizing health benefits, driving risks, and the importance of provider communication.

17 Sep 2024

INTEGRA Biosciences’ pipettes pave the way for epigenetics testing

Genknowme, a start-up specializing in epigenetics research, has integrated multichannel pipettes from INTEGRA Biosciences into its liquid handling workflows. These liquid handling solutions will enable the lab to provide fast epigenetic assessments that will support healthcare professionals in suggesting lifestyle changes to improve their patients’ quality of life.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 17 Sep 2024

How nutrition and telomere dynamics shape beauty and aging in women

Research explores the intricate relationship between health, beauty, and aging in women, emphasizing the critical roles of telomere dynamics and nutrition in promoting longevity and vitality.

17 Sep 2024

Breakthrough metabolomic aging score that predicts mortality better than traditional methods

Researchers developed a metabolomic aging score using NMR biomarkers that predicts short-term mortality and disease risk more accurately than other aging metrics.

16 Sep 2024

Cell rejuvenation atlas unveils master regulators of rejuvenation strategies

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (listed by MEDLINE/PubMed as "Aging (Albany NY)" and "Aging-US" by Web of Science), Volume 16, Issue 17 on September 9, 2024, entitled, "The cell rejuvenation atlas: leveraging network biology to identify master regulators of rejuvenation strategies."

16 Sep 2024

Brain measurements prove more accurate in predicting mild cognitive impairment

University of Oklahoma researchers recently published a study showing that several measurements of the brain, including blood flow and the brain's ability to compensate for the lack of it, are better predictors of mild cognitive impairment than risk factors like hypertension and high cholesterol.

16 Sep 2024