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Exploring gene silencing mechanisms for improved RNAi therapeutics

RNA interference (RNAi) therapeutics have garnered significant attention in clinical research due to their potential for treating various diseases, including genetic disorders, viral infections and cancer.

20 Aug 2024

Exploring the health benefits and production challenges of alternative proteins

Researchers review the health benefits of alternative protein sources and the challenges associated with their production.

20 Aug 2024

New $300,000 grant aims to enhance hydroponic lettuce production

As controlled environment agriculture and vertical farming gain a greater foothold in modern agriculture, a new $300,000 grant aims to enhance hydroponic lettuce production.

16 Aug 2024

Texas A&M leads effort to combat cattle fever ticks

Since the early 1900s, eradicating cattle fever ticks has challenged surveillance and quarantine programs designed to protect the U.S. and Texas cattle industry.

16 Aug 2024

X-ray irradiation emerges as a new tool to combat aflatoxin-contaminated corn

Corn, a staple food crop consumed by billions of people and animals worldwide, is frequently contaminated by the fungal toxin aflatoxin B1, a highly potent carcinogen produced by the fungus Aspergillus flavus.

16 Aug 2024

The FDA calls them ‘recalls,’ yet the targeted medical devices often remain in use

In 2016, medical device giant Abbott issued a recall for its MitraClip cardiac device — "a Class I recall, the most serious type," the FDA said.

15 Aug 2024

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Early life exposure to 'forever chemicals' in the environment permanently disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, contributing to the development of metabolic disease in later life, according to new research led by Penn State.

14 Aug 2024

Study finds association between pesticide exposure and stillbirth risk

Living less than about one-third of a mile from pesticide use prior to conception and during early pregnancy could increase the risk of stillbirths, according to new research led by researchers at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health and Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center.

7 Aug 2024

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging unveils new program to boost brain health for dementia patients, caregivers

The University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging has introduced a groundbreaking initiative, Brain Health Activities, aimed at supporting individuals with dementia and their caregivers.

5 Aug 2024

Community cafés improve diet quality for food-insecure populations, study finds

In recent years, the prevalence of food insecurity has notably increased, prompting a need for innovative programs like community cafés that use a pay-what-you-can system.

5 Aug 2024

Honey enhances probiotic survival in yogurt

If you enjoy a bowl of plain yogurt in the morning, adding a spoonful of honey is a delicious way to sweeten your favorite breakfast food.

5 Aug 2024

H5N1 avian flu found in Texas dairy cattle and milk, sparking concerns about underreported infections

Researchers at UTMB found H5N1 avian influenza virus in Texas dairy cattle and milk, highlighting potential underreporting of infections among farm workers and the need for better surveillance.

4 Aug 2024

Advanced imaging techniques shed light on single cells

Every plant, animal, and person is a rich microcosm of tiny, specialized cells. These cells are worlds unto themselves, each with their own unique parts and processes that elude the naked eye.

2 Aug 2024

Decreasing folate intake can support healthier metabolisms in aging animal models

In a study published in Life Science Alliance, Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists found that decreasing folate intake can support healthier metabolisms in aging animal models, challenging the conventional belief that high folate consumption universally benefits health.

2 Aug 2024

Understanding the impact of dip on calorie consumption

Snacks provide, on average, about one-fourth of most people's daily calories. With nearly one in three adults in the United States overweight and more than two in five with obesity, according to the National Institutes of Health, researchers in the Penn State Sensory Evaluation Center are investigating how Americans can snack smarter.

2 Aug 2024

Study reveals new H5N1 variants evade human antibodies more effectively

In a new study led by UNC Charlotte researchers from the Center for Computational Intelligence to Predict Health and Environmental Risks (CIPHER) and the North Carolina Research Campus at Kannapolis, University scholars have found evidence that the latest variants of H5N1 influenza - commonly known as avian or bird flu - are better at evading antibodies, including those of humans, than previous iterations of the virus.

2 Aug 2024

Blowflies linked to bird flu spread in southern Japan

Researchers from Kyushu University have discovered that blowflies, a family of flies strongly attracted to decaying flesh and feces, are carrying the bird flu virus in southern Japan.

1 Aug 2024

Climate change-driven migrations worsen infectious diseases in vulnerable regions

Climate change-driven migrations increase infectious disease risks by spreading pathogens and overcrowding vulnerable regions, demanding urgent, targeted interventions.

1 Aug 2024

Researchers find the effect of pesticides on increased cancer risk is comparable to smoking for some cancers

Researchers comprehensively evaluated the impact of pesticide use on cancer development in the United States.

29 Jul 2024

Air pollution: a pressing global health crisis demanding urgent interdisciplinary action

The research highlights the severe health impacts of air pollution and underscores the urgent need for interdisciplinary research and evidence-based interventions to mitigate these effects, particularly in vulnerable populations and low- and middle-income countries.

28 Jul 2024

Agriculture News and Research

Exploring gene silencing mechanisms for improved RNAi therapeutics

Exploring the health benefits and production challenges of alternative proteins

New $300,000 grant aims to enhance hydroponic lettuce production

Texas A&M leads effort to combat cattle fever ticks

X-ray irradiation emerges as a new tool to combat aflatoxin-contaminated corn

The FDA calls them ‘recalls,’ yet the targeted medical devices often remain in use

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Study finds association between pesticide exposure and stillbirth risk

Sanders-Brown Center on Aging unveils new program to boost brain health for dementia patients, caregivers

Community cafés improve diet quality for food-insecure populations, study finds

Honey enhances probiotic survival in yogurt

H5N1 avian flu found in Texas dairy cattle and milk, sparking concerns about underreported infections

Advanced imaging techniques shed light on single cells

Decreasing folate intake can support healthier metabolisms in aging animal models

Understanding the impact of dip on calorie consumption

Study reveals new H5N1 variants evade human antibodies more effectively

Blowflies linked to bird flu spread in southern Japan

Climate change-driven migrations worsen infectious diseases in vulnerable regions

Researchers find the effect of pesticides on increased cancer risk is comparable to smoking for some cancers

Air pollution: a pressing global health crisis demanding urgent interdisciplinary action

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