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KIT’s 3ROCKIT 3R Center works towards developing methods to replace animal testing

In future medicine, personalized computer models, so-called Virtual Human Twins, could help in the planning of individual therapies.

29 Nov 2024

Rising waters, rising risks: The health impact of climate-driven floods

Flooding, driven by climate change, poses escalating health risks globally, disproportionately affecting vulnerable populations while demanding innovative prevention, preparedness, and recovery strategies.

26 Nov 2024

Research shows impact of concussions on aperiodic brain activity

A new study of high school football players found that concussions affect an often-overlooked but important brain signal.

26 Nov 2024

New discovery reveals dual binding in bitter taste receptors

"Tasting Upside-Down - An Unusual Sensing Mechanism was Found in Human Bitter Sensing" A new study revealed that some bitter molecules target their sensor through binding simultaneously at two distinct locations, one outside the cell, and the other inside it.

25 Nov 2024

Study reveals acute impact of smoking and vaping on vascular function

Researchers have identified acute effects of cigarette and e-cigarette smoking on vascular function, even without nicotine.

25 Nov 2024

Probiotics shown to mitigate effects of toxic fire-retardant chemicals

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers, or PBDEs, are fire-retardant chemicals that are found everywhere - upholstery, carpets, curtains, electronics, and even infant products.

23 Nov 2024

Environmental factors contribute to higher PFAS exposure in Southern California

Evidence is mounting on the health problems linked to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), a group of manufactured chemicals used in consumer products that accumulate in the body and take a very long time to break down.

22 Nov 2024

Study sheds light on how cells repair damaged DNA

New research from the Kind Group at the Hubrecht Institute sheds light on how cells repair damaged DNA. For the first time, the team has mapped the activity of repair proteins in individual human cells.

22 Nov 2024

Fine particulate matter linked to higher eczema risk

Researchers explore the association between exposure to fine particulate matter and the risk of eczema.

20 Nov 2024

Exposure to everyday chemicals during pregnancy may raise asthma risk in children

A new study from researchers at Kumamoto University sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday chemicals during pregnancy and the development of asthma in children.

19 Nov 2024

Female firefighters face elevated breast cancer risks due to toxic exposures

It's well documented that firefighters have significantly higher rates of cancer than the general population, and these elevated rates have been associated with exposures to toxic chemicals on the job.

14 Nov 2024

Researchers unlock method for mass producing herbal medicine in yeast

Herbal medicine is difficult to produce on an industrial scale. A team of Kobe University bioengineers manipulated the cellular machinery in a species of yeast so that one such molecule can now be produced in a fermenter at unprecedented concentrations.

12 Nov 2024

Switching from smoking to vaping improves respiratory health

A new paper in Nicotine and Tobacco Research, published by Oxford University Press, finds that people who switch from smoking cigarettes to vaping see improved respiratory health, but people who begin consuming electronic cigarettes while continuing to smoke regular cigarettes do not report improved respiratory symptoms.

12 Nov 2024

Research highlights immune system's role in depression

A new study highlights the link between inflammation and depression, challenging traditional neurotransmitter-focused theories.

11 Nov 2024

Berry-flavored vapes impair lung immune response

Alterations in AM function following the exposure to berry-flavored e-cigarettes that lead to poor immune responses to pathogens and reduced host survival.

7 Nov 2024

Nanoscale sensor detects lung cancer through breath chemistry

Exhaled breath contains chemical clues to what's going on inside the body, including diseases like lung cancer.

6 Nov 2024

Exposure to flame retardants during pregnancy may affect childhood obesity risk

Exposure to organophosphate esters (OPEs) - chemicals found in everyday products that use plastics and flame retardants - during pregnancy may have varying effects on the risks of childhood obesity, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.

4 Nov 2024

Scientists identify 16 types of nerve cells in human sense of touch

No less than 16 different types of nerve cells have been identified by scientists in a new study on the human sense of touch.

4 Nov 2024

New study identifies potential treatment for tauopathies using carbonic anhydrase inhibitors

Carbonic anhydrase inhibitors show potential in reducing tau protein buildup, offering new therapeutic avenues for neurodegenerative diseases like tauopathies.

4 Nov 2024

Can a $10 billion climate bond address California’s water contamination problem?

When Cynthia Ruiz turns on her kitchen faucet, she hears a slight squeak before cloudy fluid bursts out of the spout. The water in her Central Valley town of East Orosi is clean enough most of the time to wash dishes, flush toilets, and take showers, but it's not safe to swallow. Drinking water is trucked in twice a month.

31 Oct 2024