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AI-powered eye scans could revolutionize early detection of Parkinson's

Markers that indicate the presence of Parkinson's disease in patients on average seven years before clinical presentation have been identified by a UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research team.

21 Aug 2023

New genes linked to breast cancer risk identified

A large-scale international collaborative study lead by Professor Jacques Simard from Université Laval and Professor Douglas Easton at the University of Cambridge, UK, has identified new genes associated with breast cancer that could eventually be included in tests to identify women at increased risk.

18 Aug 2023

The association between diet pattern and depressive and anxiety symptoms

The associations between dietary patterns and depression or anxiety symptoms.

18 Aug 2023

Can your screen time affect your bowel movements?

The causal relationship between leisure screen time and irritable bowel syndrome.

18 Aug 2023

Adopting Mediterranean lifestyle may lower the risk of all-cause and cancer mortality

People who adhere to a Mediterranean lifestyle - which includes a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains; healthy eating habits like limiting added salts and sugars; and habits promoting adequate rest, physical activity, and socialization - have a lower risk of all-cause and cancer mortality, according to a new study led by La Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

16 Aug 2023

Newly discovered protein kinase shows promise for establishing future obesity and diabetes treatments

Researchers used genetically modified animal models to investigate the role of the newly discovered Traf2- and NCK-interacting protein kinase (TNIK) in obesity and metabolic dysfunction.

15 Aug 2023

New insights into severe obesity genetics: Evidence from adults seeking treatment reveals intriguing oligogenic patterns

Researchers explore the prevalence of rare genetic forms of obesity in a United Kingdom-based clinical obesity cohort.

14 Aug 2023

Men and women with elevated blood sugar levels have greater risk of cardiovascular diseases

Men and women with raised blood sugar levels have 30-50% greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases even when these levels are below the threshold for diabetes, a new study has shown.

10 Aug 2023

Study examines shared genetic etiology of chronic diseases and links leukocyte telomere length to heart failure risk

Researchers performed a prospective cohort study to investigate the shared genetic etiology between chronic diseases.

10 Aug 2023

The genetics of resting heart rate and its connection to cardiovascular disorders

Researchers investigated the genetics behind resting heart rate and its impact on cardiovascular disease.

7 Aug 2023

Genetic reasons behind Raynaud's phenomenon discovered

Researchers at Queen Mary University of London's Precision Healthcare Research Institute (PHURI) and the Berlin Institute of Health (BIH) at Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin have identified the genetic causes of Raynaud's phenomenon.

4 Aug 2023

Researchers develop new way to detect brain changes associated with schizophrenia

New research led by scientists working with Georgia State University's TReNDS Center has identified age-related changes in brain patterns associated with the risk for developing schizophrenia.

2 Aug 2023

Higher plant protein intake linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Plant-based diets confer various health benefits, including lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers.

31 Jul 2023

Genetics may explain why some people are more likely to participate in genetic studies

Why do some people take part in genetic studies while others do not? The answer may lie within our genetic makeup.

31 Jul 2023

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

Researchers evaluate imaging information and characterize skeletal proportions to assess the genetic root of these traits and their connections to each other.

26 Jul 2023

UK Biobank News and Research

AI-powered eye scans could revolutionize early detection of Parkinson's

New genes linked to breast cancer risk identified

The association between diet pattern and depressive and anxiety symptoms

Can your screen time affect your bowel movements?

Adopting Mediterranean lifestyle may lower the risk of all-cause and cancer mortality

Newly discovered protein kinase shows promise for establishing future obesity and diabetes treatments

New insights into severe obesity genetics: Evidence from adults seeking treatment reveals intriguing oligogenic patterns

Men and women with elevated blood sugar levels have greater risk of cardiovascular diseases

Study examines shared genetic etiology of chronic diseases and links leukocyte telomere length to heart failure risk

The genetics of resting heart rate and its connection to cardiovascular disorders

Genetic reasons behind Raynaud's phenomenon discovered

Researchers develop new way to detect brain changes associated with schizophrenia

Higher plant protein intake linked to lower risk of chronic kidney disease

Genetics may explain why some people are more likely to participate in genetic studies

Study identifies specific genetic variants that affect the skeletal form and ties a major evolutionary facet of human anatomical change to pathogenesis

Dietary omega-3 fatty acids may protect against age-related hearing loss

New class of cholesterol-lowering drugs can affect lung function and brain size, study finds

Genetics may play a role in dietary choices

Omega-3 fatty acids may help maintain lung health

Research illuminates the genetic basis of human skeletal proportions

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The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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