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Study sheds light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis

A new study published in the journal Gut has shed light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis, a common condition characterized by the formation of gallstones.

27 Nov 2023

Genome haplarithmisis sheds light on complex genetic landscape of miscarriages

A new study published in Nature Medicine reports on a chromosomal analysis of over 1,700 spontaneous early miscarriages.

27 Nov 2023

Scientists discover master regulator gene for fat storage

We all know that weight gain and weight loss are not as simple as "calories in, calories out," given that countless factors affect body weight.

27 Nov 2023

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

Review in Communications Biology suggests that the external fermentation of foods may have played a key role in the expansion of the hominid brain. The "external fermentation hypothesis" posits that early hominins' practice of fermenting foods externally contributed to brain growth and gut reduction, offering a novel perspective on human evolution and dietary practices.

26 Nov 2023

Fiber-free diet key to treating childhood Crohn's disease, new study finds

Research reveals how a fiber-free diet in Exclusive Enteral Nutrition (EEN) helps treat Crohn's disease in children by affecting the intestinal pathobiont Mucispirillum schaedleri. It shows that this diet alters gut microbiota, reducing Mucispirillum's pathogenicity and aiding in managing colitis.

26 Nov 2023

The potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids in alleviating depression and reducing suicide risk

Research in 'Molecular Psychiatry' explores the role of long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LC-PUFAs) in major depressive disorder (MDD) and suicide risk, showing mixed results in clinical trials for depression treatment. The study underscores the need for further investigation into LC-PUFAs' neurobiology to advance personalized medicine for mood disorders and suicide prevention.

26 Nov 2023

Unveiling the role of Daam1 gene in intestinal stem cell fate decisions

Stem cells can differentiate to replace dead and damaged cells. But how do stem cells decide which type of cell to become in a given situation?

24 Nov 2023

High dietary insulin index associated with increased risk of metabolic unhealthiness, research show

Study explored the association between dietary insulin index (DII) and dietary insulin load (DIL) with metabolic healthy (MH) status and the serum levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and adropin among the Iranian adult population.

24 Nov 2023

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

Researchers reviewed existing data on the bio-modulatory effects of pomegranate (Punica granatum l., PG) polyphenols on metabolic disorders.

24 Nov 2023

Obesity linked to prostate cancer risk: New study uncovers inherited dangers from fathers

Obesity contributes to prostate cancer risk and can be inherited from obese fathers, as shown in a review of over 280 studies examining obesity's impact on carcinogenesis and heritability.

23 Nov 2023

Mendelian randomization reveals a causal relationship between diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. This study investigates the association between diabetes mellitus and susceptibility to pancreatic cancer by using Mendelian randomization (MR) methods and an extensive human genome-wide association study (GWAS) dataset.

23 Nov 2023

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

A genome-wide association study in Nature Genetics reveals insights into the genetics of cannabis use disorder, highlighting its strong association with psychopathology and a causal link to lung cancer, and suggesting distinct genetic pathways from mere cannabis use.

23 Nov 2023

Researchers identify potential new drug target for treating Barth syndrome

In a Nature Metabolism paper published today, researchers from the University of Pittsburgh detail a potential new target and a small-molecule drug candidate for treating Barth syndrome, a rare, life-threatening and currently incurable genetic disease with devastating consequences.

23 Nov 2023

Breakthrough decoding of the Y chromosome revolutionizes digestive disease research

A major breakthrough in human genetics has been achieved with the complete decoding of the human Y chromosome, opening up new avenues for research into digestive diseases.

23 Nov 2023

Study sheds light on the interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution

New study from the University of Oulu, Finland, sheds light on the complex interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution.

23 Nov 2023

Research reveals how isolation measures influence SARS-CoV-2's evolutionary trajectory

Researchers used previously reported empirical clinical data analysis and multi-level mathematical modeling to forecast changes in SARS-CoV-2 dynamics during infection and evolution.

23 Nov 2023

Exploring the intersection: Cardiovascular mortality trends among Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S.

Researchers compare the trends in cardiovascular disease-related mortality among patients with Alzheimer’s disease with general United States population.

23 Nov 2023

Non-invasive genetic test for fetal DNA sequencing developed

A team of investigators from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have developed a non-invasive genetic test that can screen the blood of pregnant individuals to survey all genes for fetal DNA sequence variants.

22 Nov 2023

Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered

Leukemia is the most common type of cancer in children. Treatment involves intensive chemotherapy, which has severe side effects due to its non-specific mode of action.

22 Nov 2023

New insights into genetic risk factors for early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity

A new research paper was published in Oncotarget's Volume 14 on October 4, 2023, entitled, "Determination of genetic predisposition to early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity."

22 Nov 2023

Genetic News and Research

Study sheds light on the complex relationship between serum lipids, lipid-modifying targets, and cholelithiasis

Genome haplarithmisis sheds light on complex genetic landscape of miscarriages

Scientists discover master regulator gene for fat storage

Fermented foods may have fueled human brain growth, new evolutionary theory proposes

Fiber-free diet key to treating childhood Crohn's disease, new study finds

The potential of polyunsaturated fatty acids in alleviating depression and reducing suicide risk

Unveiling the role of Daam1 gene in intestinal stem cell fate decisions

High dietary insulin index associated with increased risk of metabolic unhealthiness, research show

Pomegranate's power: Studies show promise in cardiovascular and diabetic health

Obesity linked to prostate cancer risk: New study uncovers inherited dangers from fathers

Mendelian randomization reveals a causal relationship between diabetes mellitus and pancreatic cancer

Genome study unveils genetic ties between cannabis use disorder and lung cancer risk

Researchers identify potential new drug target for treating Barth syndrome

Breakthrough decoding of the Y chromosome revolutionizes digestive disease research

Study sheds light on the interactions between noise exposure, hearing loss and body constitution

Research reveals how isolation measures influence SARS-CoV-2's evolutionary trajectory

Exploring the intersection: Cardiovascular mortality trends among Alzheimer’s patients in the U.S.

Non-invasive genetic test for fetal DNA sequencing developed

Genetic vulnerability of leukemia cells uncovered

New insights into genetic risk factors for early breast cancer in women of Kazakh ethnicity

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