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Study finds dried fruit consumption lowers type 2 diabetes risk

Recent research shows that higher dried fruit intake is linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, highlighting potential health benefits despite its sugar content.

14 Jul 2024

Poverty and mental Illness: A causal relationship revealed

Poverty and mental illness are not only linked, but there is also a causal relationship. This is the conclusion of researchers from Amsterdam UMC, the University of Edinburgh and the University of Modena.

11 Jul 2024

Chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase lupus risk, research shows

New research published in Arthritis & Rheumatology indicates that chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase the risk of developing lupus, an autoimmune disease that affects multiple organs.

10 Jul 2024

Scientists identify over 5,000 genetic variants that enable certain cancers to thrive

Researchers performed saturation genome editing of the BAP1, whose dysfunction is related to cancer and impaired neurodevelopment.

10 Jul 2024

New platform developed to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism

A multidisciplinary research team has developed a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism - the sum of all life-sustaining chemical reactions.

9 Jul 2024

Greater adherence to EAT-Lancet diet linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

Researchers determined the association between EAT-lancet dietary adherence and incident anxiety and depression.

8 Jul 2024

Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported today in Cell, may have wider implications for the treatment of postnatal depression, with a study in mice suggesting that oxytocin may alleviate symptoms.

8 Jul 2024

Scientists identify over 5000 high-risk cancer gene variants

Over 5,000 genetic variants that enable certain cancers to thrive have been identified by scientists, along with a potential therapeutic target to treat or even prevent these cancers from developing.

8 Jul 2024

Targeted vitamin D supplementation may lower depression risk for deficient individuals, study finds

Targeted vitamin D supplementation for those with low levels can reduce the risk of depression, but shows no significant impact on chronic pain or other conditions.

7 Jul 2024

More than 1,000 small changes in DNA identified that influence age of first period

Researchers examined nearly 800,000 women's DNA to explore puberty timing complexities. They identified signals related to menarche timing and investigated their influence on puberty onset.

4 Jul 2024

Gene discovery points to oxytocin for depression

While investigating two boys from different families with severe obesity, anxiety, autism, and behavioural problems triggered by sounds or smells, a team led by scientists at the University of Cambridge, UK, and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA, discovered that the boys were missing a single gene, known as TRPC5, which sits on the X chromosome.

3 Jul 2024

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Researchers analyzed genetic underpinnings of biological age gaps in nine organ systems using a large dataset from the U.K. Biobank, revealing organ-specific yet interconnected genetic architectures. Their findings may aid in understanding complex diseases and developing holistic treatments.

2 Jul 2024

UK Biobank News and Research

Study finds dried fruit consumption lowers type 2 diabetes risk

Poverty and mental Illness: A causal relationship revealed

Chronic exposure to air pollutants may increase lupus risk, research shows

Scientists identify over 5,000 genetic variants that enable certain cancers to thrive

New platform developed to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism

Greater adherence to EAT-Lancet diet linked to lower depression and anxiety risk

Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Scientists identify over 5000 high-risk cancer gene variants

Targeted vitamin D supplementation may lower depression risk for deficient individuals, study finds

More than 1,000 small changes in DNA identified that influence age of first period

Gene discovery points to oxytocin for depression

No organ is an island: Genetic study shows unique but interconnected aging markers

Study finds genetic links between childhood weight gain and early puberty

How lifestyle and air pollution patterns affect mortality

New study reveals rare genetic variants significantly increase atrial fibrillation risk

Sleep patterns reveal hidden health clues

Novel genetic predisposition to being overweight or obese identified

Study reveals metabolic syndrome's impact on brain volume and cognitive function

Role of SMIM1 gene in obesity uncovered

Study reveals genetic associations between coffee and harmful health outcomes such as obesity and substance use

How Omics Technologies Are Transforming Biological Research and Drug Discovery

How microplastics and bacteria interact to drive antibiotic resistance

Single-cell proteomics: Revealing proteome diversity from cellular heterogeneity to non-canonical biology

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