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Study reveals brain structure differences in women with peripartum depression

Researchers have identified structural grey matter differences in the brains of women with a history of peripartum depression and those without within a group of major depressive disorder patients.

6 Dec 2024

Study: Brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions

A study published in Molecular Psychiatry found that brain volume changes correlate with social behavior differences in psychiatric conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and schizophrenia.

6 Dec 2024

E.coli toxin-producing bacteria linked to bladder and bowel cancer

Certain intestinal bacteria are found more frequently in countries such as Norway than in a number of other countries and there is also a higher incidence of bladder cancer, bowel cancer and prostate cancer.

6 Dec 2024

Pregnancy and breastfeeding cause major changes in mothers' intestines

When women are pregnant and nurse their babies, their bodies change and various organs, such as the breasts or the immune system, are adapted to ensure the health of both mother and child.

6 Dec 2024

Genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves

In this interview, Wirulda Pootakham, the Director of Thailand's National Omic Centre, talks to NewsMedical about genomic conservation in Thailand's mangroves.

From MGI 6 Dec 2024

New computational pipeline identifies key biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health have developed a novel computational pipeline designed to identify protein biomarkers associated with complex diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD).

6 Dec 2024

New study links specific E. coli strains to higher cancer incidence rates

Higher rates of certain cancers in countries, such as the UK, may be linked to two particular strains of bacteria.

6 Dec 2024

Scientists link proteins to Alzheimer’s through cutting-edge genetic method

Researchers have developed MR-SPI, a novel method integrated with AlphaFold3, to identify causal protein biomarkers and predict their 3D structural changes in Alzheimer’s disease. This breakthrough offers insights into disease mechanisms and potential therapeutic targets.

5 Dec 2024

Frontotemporal dementia disrupts empathy for pain, study reveals

Study reveals diminished brain activity related to empathy for pain in individuals with behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD), using task-based fMRI. Findings show a stark reduction in neural responses tied to affective empathy, highlighting early bvFTD impacts on social cognition.

5 Dec 2024

Study sheds light on Kif23's role in embryonic brain development and microcephaly

A team of researchers from Tohoku University, the National Center of Neurology and Psychiatry, and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University has uncovered a novel molecular mechanism through which Kif23 (a motor protein belonging to the kinesin family) plays a vital role in embryonic brain development.

5 Dec 2024

New framework enhances genetic prediction of drug response and side effects

A UCLA study has outlined a new framework that researchers say would improve predictive power of genetics to determine how well a patient would respond to commonly prescribed medications as well as the severity of any side effects.

5 Dec 2024

Study uncovers dangerous side effects of AZD7648 in gene editing

Genome editing with various CRISPR-Cas molecule complexes has progressed rapidly in recent years.

5 Dec 2024

Researchers develop diabetes prediction system using clinical and genetic data

A research team led by professor Nan-Hee Kim from Korea University's College of Medicine (Nan-Hee Kim and So-Young Park of Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism; Min-Hee Kim and Jae-Young Kim of Health Science Research Center) recently developed a diabetes prediction system using clinical and genetic data. The system was registered for the domestic patent.

5 Dec 2024

MGI Tech’s Innovative Sequencing Technology Drives Mangrove Conservation Efforts in Thailand

MGI Tech partners with NOC to leverage advanced sequencing for mangrove conservation, addressing environmental challenges and enhancing ecosystem resilience.

From MGI 5 Dec 2024

Liver conversion of fructose fuels cancer growth by supplying lipids for tumor proliferation

This research highlights the indirect role of fructose in cancer, revealing how liver metabolism enhances tumor growth through lipid-mediated mechanisms.

5 Dec 2024

WHO grants prequalification to molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis

The World Health Organization (WHO) has granted prequalification to the molecular diagnostic test for tuberculosis (TB) called Xpert® MTB/RIF Ultra.

5 Dec 2024

Gut microbiome and brain evolution: New insights into energy allocation

Gut microbiota from primates with larger brains promotes glucose production and energy allocation for brain function, shedding light on metabolic strategies in evolution.

4 Dec 2024

Alzheimer's genetic risk studies undermined by systemic biases

Recent research in Nature Genetics reveals pervasive biases in GWAX studies using parental history of Alzheimer’s, highlighting potential misdirection in genetic associations and disease risk predictions. A novel GSUB method identifies false signals stemming from confounding factors like survival bias and socioeconomic status.

4 Dec 2024