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Healthy gene found in centenarians can reverse the decline of heart performance in older people

An anti-aging gene discovered in a population of centenarians has been shown to rewind the heart's biological age by 10 years.

23 Jan 2023

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

In a recent article published in Science Translational Medicine, researchers reviewed the cause and the underlying pathophysiology of allergic diseases.

23 Jan 2023

Study links childhood trauma and civic environmental engagement in adulthood

Experiencing childhood trauma may lead an individual to volunteer, donate money or contact their elected officials about environmental issues later in life, according to recent research published in Scientific Reports.

23 Jan 2023

Mindfulness-type meditation intervention benefits adolescents with traumatic experiences

In 2021 alone, it is estimated that one billion children around the world experienced some kind of violence or neglect, ranging from sexual to physical or emotional abuse.

23 Jan 2023

What was the prevalence of adverse events following first and second dose COVID-19 vaccinations in England?

A recent Eurosurveillance study focused on estimating the incidence of a prespecified list of adverse events following the first and second doses of the COVID-19 vaccination.

23 Jan 2023

Abortion debate ramps up in states as Congress deadlocks

Anti-abortion advocates are pressing for expanded abortion bans and tighter restrictions since the Supreme Court overturned the national right to abortion.

23 Jan 2023

Using motion capture technology and AI to monitor the progression of movement disorders

A multi-disciplinary team of researchers has developed a way to monitor the progression of movement disorders using motion capture technology and AI.

23 Jan 2023

Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits, new poll suggests

While most parents and caregivers stay on top of scheduling regular well child visits, they may not always be making the most of them, a new national poll suggests.

23 Jan 2023

£150 million government funding to better support people experiencing mental health crises

Anyone experiencing a mental health emergency will benefit from more tailored emergency care and support in the community through specialized mental health ambulances, more crisis services, and improved health-based places of safety.

22 Jan 2023

Intimate partner violence has far-reaching impacts in humanitarian settings

Intimate partner violence is pervasive in humanitarian settings and its impacts are far-reaching, finds a new study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis.

20 Jan 2023

New tool can accurately discover, quantify RNA molecules from error-prone long-read RNA sequencing data

On the journey from gene to protein, a nascent RNA molecule can be cut and joined, or spliced, in different ways before being translated into a protein.

20 Jan 2023

Early return to school may be associated with faster recovery after a concussion

Contrary to popular belief, rest may not always be the best cure after a concussion, new study published in JAMA Network Open finds.

20 Jan 2023

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind virulence of MRSA blood stream infections

Researchers at Mount Sinai, in collaboration with researchers at New York University, have published a study in Cell Host and Microbe that sheds light on the mechanisms behind the severity, or virulence, of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) blood stream infections.

20 Jan 2023

Children News and Research

Healthy gene found in centenarians can reverse the decline of heart performance in older people

Study reviews mechanistic data on new methods of allergy prevention and treatment

Study links childhood trauma and civic environmental engagement in adulthood

Mindfulness-type meditation intervention benefits adolescents with traumatic experiences

What was the prevalence of adverse events following first and second dose COVID-19 vaccinations in England?

Abortion debate ramps up in states as Congress deadlocks

Using motion capture technology and AI to monitor the progression of movement disorders

Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits, new poll suggests

£150 million government funding to better support people experiencing mental health crises

Intimate partner violence has far-reaching impacts in humanitarian settings

New tool can accurately discover, quantify RNA molecules from error-prone long-read RNA sequencing data

Early return to school may be associated with faster recovery after a concussion

Study sheds light on the mechanisms behind virulence of MRSA blood stream infections

UK set to boost genomics expertise through a landmark partnership with Thailand

Comprehensive profiling of human-to-human oral and intestinal microbial transmission

Luring out-of-state professionals is just the first step in solving Montana’s health worker shortage

WHO to launch council to accelerate the development of TB vaccine

New drug target for Ewing sarcoma discovered

Study generates a comprehensive genetic map to identify important genes that cause sarcoma

State-of-the-art Biocontainment Unit opened at MedStar Washington Hospital Center

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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