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Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Scientists have identified a gene which, when missing or impaired, can cause obesity, behavioral problems and, in mothers, postnatal depression. The discovery, reported today in Cell, may have wider implications for the treatment of postnatal depression, with a study in mice suggesting that oxytocin may alleviate symptoms.

8 Jul 2024

Experts produce consensus statement on sex and gender disparities in resilience to Alzheimer's

An international panel of experts led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a centre supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, under the umbrella of the Alzheimer's Association International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and Treatment, has produced a consensus statement on sex and gender disparities in resilience to Alzheimer's disease and call for incorporating these differences in future research.

5 Jul 2024

New deadly strain of mpox found in DRC could spread exponentially among humans

Concerns are growing about an outbreak of deadly mpox caused by a novel, sexually transmitted strain of the virus in the southeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

5 Jul 2024

Recent advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China

Recent findings highlight significant advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China, particularly focusing on rising incidence and mortality rates in rural areas.

4 Jul 2024

Innovative 3D printer-based test enhances early detection of Chagas disease in newborns

An innovative test that combines a DNA extraction system inspired by a modified 3D printer (PrintrLab) with loop-mediated isothermal molecular amplification (LAMP) could be used to detect T. cruzi infection -responsible for Chagas disease- in newborns.

3 Jul 2024

Study reveals health benefits of reducing processed meat consumption

Reducing consumption of processed meat by around one-third could prevent more than 350,000 cases of diabetes in the US over 10 years, a study suggests.

3 Jul 2024

Experiencing gratitude may increase longevity among older adults

Experiencing gratitude may help older adults live longer, according to a new study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

3 Jul 2024

Gene discovery points to oxytocin for depression

While investigating two boys from different families with severe obesity, anxiety, autism, and behavioural problems triggered by sounds or smells, a team led by scientists at the University of Cambridge, UK, and Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA, discovered that the boys were missing a single gene, known as TRPC5, which sits on the X chromosome.

3 Jul 2024

Innovative HIV vaccine approaches yield potential for broad protection against viral strains

A major challenge in developing a vaccine for HIV is that the virus mutates fast - very fast. Although a person initially becomes infected with one or a few HIV strains, the virus replicates and mutates quickly, resulting in a "swarm" of viral strains existing in a single body.

2 Jul 2024

COVID-19 pandemic linked to increased low birth weight incidence in India

The incidence of low birth weight rose sharply in India amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new research from the University of Notre Dame.

2 Jul 2024

TRPC5 gene identified as a diagnostic marker of obesity and postpartum depression

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the University of Cambridge and collaborating institutions have discovered that alterations in the human gene TRPC5 cause obesity and postpartum depression.

2 Jul 2024

Study reveals coverage gaps and health access challenges post-Medicaid unwinding

In a survey of low-income adults across Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas, one in eight respondents who were enrolled in Medicaid at some point since March 2020 reported no longer having Medicaid coverage by late 2023, with nearly half of that pool reporting being currently uninsured, according to a study by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

29 Jun 2024

Global physical inactivity rises, challenging 2030 reduction targets

Researchers analyzed data from 163 countries to investigate global physical inactivity trends from 2000 to 2022. They found an increase from 23.4% to 31.3%, indicating challenges in meeting the 15% reduction target by 2030 set by global health bodies.

27 Jun 2024

Global Health News and Research

Discovery of TRPC5 gene's role in obesity and postnatal depression offers hope for new treatments

Experts produce consensus statement on sex and gender disparities in resilience to Alzheimer's

New deadly strain of mpox found in DRC could spread exponentially among humans

Recent advancements and challenges in cervical cancer prevention in China

Innovative 3D printer-based test enhances early detection of Chagas disease in newborns

Study reveals health benefits of reducing processed meat consumption

Experiencing gratitude may increase longevity among older adults

Gene discovery points to oxytocin for depression

Innovative HIV vaccine approaches yield potential for broad protection against viral strains

COVID-19 pandemic linked to increased low birth weight incidence in India

TRPC5 gene identified as a diagnostic marker of obesity and postpartum depression

Study reveals coverage gaps and health access challenges post-Medicaid unwinding

Global physical inactivity rises, challenging 2030 reduction targets

Study reveals the adverse effects of prenatal exposure to ethylene oxide on fetal development

Diabetes decoded: How your gut microbiome influences disease risk

Nearly one third of adults worldwide failing to meet physical activity recommendations

UCL's insights on vaccine technology transfers to low- and middle-income countries

New tool predicts health risks from heat and cold waves

Chronic loneliness linked to increased stroke risk in older adults

Study reveals early immune responses to SARS-CoV-2, offering insights for future COVID-19 treatments

Industry Focus eBook - Cell biology (5th edition) eBook

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

Expanding access to NMR with the Fourier 80 Duo

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