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The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Researchers compared the impacts of Western and Mediterranean diets on breast cancer risk.

27 Apr 2023

Developing Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Medical Applications

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to Dr. Chad Merkin, Director of the International Institute for Nanotechnology, about his work developing next-generation nanomaterials for medical applications.

From Pittcon 27 Apr 2023

UQ research could lead to viable treatments for motor neuron disease

Research at The University of Queensland could eventually help develop viable treatments - and ultimately a cure - for motor neuron disease (MND).

26 Apr 2023

Excess BMI in early adolescence affects brain structures, circuitry and cognitive performance

Obesity is a growing epidemic in children and adults. A large national study published in the International Journal of Obesity now finds that preteens carrying excess weight have notable differences in cognitive performance, brain structures, and brain circuitry when compared to preteens with normal body-mass index (BMI).

26 Apr 2023

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms

New research from a multidisciplinary team helps to illuminate the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms, offering new hope for dealing with jet lag, insomnia and other sleep disorders.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Usher Syndrome type 1F is a rare but severe genetic disease that causes deafness, lack of balance, and progressive blindness.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers explore the role of a genetic process in pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) is the most common form of pancreatic cancer. It's also one of the deadliest. More than 90% of PDAC patients die within five years of diagnosis.

26 Apr 2023

Researchers shed light on the genetics behind facial changes in Down syndrome

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute, King's College London and University College London have shed light on the genetics behind changes in the structure and shape of the face and head in a mouse model of Down Syndrome.

26 Apr 2023

Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to childhood obesity in boys

Study examines the association between prenatal vitamin D levels and growth and adiposity in late childhood. The results suggest a sex-specific programming effect of early pregnancy vitamin D3 levels on offspring body composition into late childhood observed in boys.

25 Apr 2023

Colchicine therapy benefits pediatric long COVID patients suffering from recurring fever

Researchers at National Jewish Health found that a subset of children suffering recurring fevers as a result of long COVID-19, benefited from a daily medication treatment commonly used for gout and periodic fever syndrome.

25 Apr 2023

Columbia University establishes the SNF Center for Precision Psychiatry & Mental Health with $75 million grant

Columbia University today announced the establishment of the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF) Center for Precision Psychiatry & Mental Health at Columbia University.

25 Apr 2023

Young kids with common ENT problems may be at subsequent risk of autism

Young children with common ear, nose, and throat (ENT) issues may be at subsequent risk of autism or high levels of demonstrable autism traits, suggests research published online in the open access journal BMJ Open.

25 Apr 2023

A new platform for testing cancer drug toxicity

For people with cancer, chemotherapy saves lives, but for some patients, the treatment comes with a side effect—heart damage.

25 Apr 2023

Study establishes a new method for examining relationships between neuron type and function

Investigators at Cedars-Sinai have created computer-generated models to bridge the gap between "test tube" data about neurons and the function of those cells in the living brain.

25 Apr 2023

To what extent does air pollutant-induced semen damage contribute to male infertility?

Researchers investigate the contribution of air pollutants-induced semen damage to the risk of infertility.

25 Apr 2023

The Wonder of DNA: Reflections from Dr. Francis Collins on the 20th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project

To highlight how far the field of genetics has come, we spoke with Dr. Francis Collins, the leader of the Human Genome Project about his incredible career in genetics.

25 Apr 2023

Improving cancer treatment outcomes: the potential use of fermented food interventions

Researchers reviewed the use of fermented food interventions to alter the gut microbiome composition and improve immunotherapy.

25 Apr 2023

Cannabis users with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia more likely to experience psychotic symptoms

A study published in the journal Schizophrenia Bulletin highlights that genetic risk factors for schizophrenia can increase the possibility of experiencing cannabis-related subclinical psychotic symptoms in regular cannabis users.

24 Apr 2023

Unlocking the link between sleep disturbances, lipids, and autism: Can diet make a difference?

This study explores the complex interplay between neurodevelopment, environmental factors, and health in autism.

24 Apr 2023

Bee venom nanoparticles: Buzzworthy breakthrough in battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Study aimed to test the antibacterial and cytotoxic effects of bee venom-loaded chitosan nanoparticles (BV-loaded CS-NPs) against Staphylococcus aureus. The results showed that BV-loaded CS-NPs had enhanced antibacterial activity and minimal cytotoxicity, making it a promising antibiotic alternative.

24 Apr 2023

Genetic News and Research

The Western vs. Mediterranean Diet: is there an association between dietary patterns and reduction in breast cancer risk?

Developing Next-Generation Nanomaterials for Medical Applications

UQ research could lead to viable treatments for motor neuron disease

Excess BMI in early adolescence affects brain structures, circuitry and cognitive performance

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind circadian rhythms

Researchers take key step toward developing a gene therapy for Usher syndrome type 1F

Researchers explore the role of a genetic process in pancreatic cancer

Researchers shed light on the genetics behind facial changes in Down syndrome

Low vitamin D levels during pregnancy linked to childhood obesity in boys

Colchicine therapy benefits pediatric long COVID patients suffering from recurring fever

Columbia University establishes the SNF Center for Precision Psychiatry & Mental Health with $75 million grant

Young kids with common ENT problems may be at subsequent risk of autism

A new platform for testing cancer drug toxicity

Study establishes a new method for examining relationships between neuron type and function

To what extent does air pollutant-induced semen damage contribute to male infertility?

The Wonder of DNA: Reflections from Dr. Francis Collins on the 20th Anniversary of the Human Genome Project

Improving cancer treatment outcomes: the potential use of fermented food interventions

Cannabis users with a genetic predisposition to schizophrenia more likely to experience psychotic symptoms

Unlocking the link between sleep disturbances, lipids, and autism: Can diet make a difference?

Bee venom nanoparticles: Buzzworthy breakthrough in battling antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Genetics & Genomics - Second Edition eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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