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Researchers propose a new universal nomenclature for vasotocin and oxytocin genes

Oxytocin and arginine vasopressin are two hormones in the endocrine system that can act as neurotransmitters and regulate -in vertebrates and invertebrates- a wide range of biological functions, such as bonding formation, breastfeeding, birth or arterial pressure.

29 Apr 2021

Researchers discover elusive cell type in fish sensory organs

One of the evolutionary disadvantages for mammals, relative to other vertebrates like fish and chickens, is the inability to regenerate sensory hair cells.

26 Apr 2021

People with a higher Omega-3 Index lived longer than others, study shows

A new research paper examining the relationship between the Omega-3 Index and risk for death from any and all causes has been published in Nature Communications.

23 Apr 2021

New nanomedicine device is effective for treating glioblastoma multiforme

A micro-sized polymeric net wrapping around brain tumors, just like a fishing net around a shoal of fish: this is the microMESH, a new nanomedicine device capable to conform around the surface of tumor masses and efficiently deliver drugs.

20 Apr 2021

Greater intake of red and processed meat associated with worse heart function, finds study

An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function.

15 Apr 2021

Chemical pollutants in the environment can alter animal and human behavior

International scientists from around the world are warning that chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to alter animal and human behavior.

15 Apr 2021

Chemical modification of RNA appears to play a critical role in inherited kidney disorder

A chemical modification of RNA that can be influenced by diet appears to play a key role in polycystic kidney disease, an inherited disorder that is the fourth leading cause of kidney failure in the U.S., UT Southwestern researchers report in a new study.

13 Apr 2021

Early exposure to smell can affect perception and social behavior later in life

Imprinting is a popularly known phenomenon, wherein certain animals and birds become fixated on sights and smells they see immediately after being born.

13 Apr 2021

Screen time entertainment adversely affects the eating habits of children, adolescents

The time children and adolescents spend on screen time entertainment -computers, mobile phones, television and video games- adversely affects their eating habits.

13 Apr 2021

Could Zebrafish larvae be a novel animal model for SARS-CoV-2?

Researchers based in Paris, France, have explored the potential use of zebrafish larvae as animal models for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). These larvae are small and cheap, so could prove a suitable medium for rapid mass testing of the disease.

13 Apr 2021

Plasticizers can impair important brain functions in humans

The plasticizers contained in many everyday objects can impair important brain functions in humans. Biologists from the University of Bayreuth warn of this danger in an article in Communications Biology.

12 Apr 2021

Real-time imaging shines light on the coordination of neural stem cell activation

In all adult vertebrates, neural stem cells can be recruited to produce new neurons in the brain. However, little is known about these so-called "activation" processes.

8 Apr 2021

Study: Aquatic biodiversity change can have direct impact on human nutrition, well-being

Seafood is a pillar of global food security--long recognized for its protein content. But research is highlighting a critical new link between the biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems and the micronutrient-rich seafood diets that help combat micronutrient deficiencies, or 'hidden hunger', in vulnerable populations.

7 Apr 2021

Researchers develop new AI-based strategy to assess beef freshness

Although beef is one of the most consumed foods around the world, eating it when it's past its prime is not only unsavory, but also poses some serious health risks.

1 Apr 2021

Food waste could be used to create sustainable feed alternatives for fish

Human food scraps could be used to create high-quality food for farmed fish, leading to a more sustainable global fish economy, according to a team of researchers at The University of Western Australia.

1 Apr 2021

Taking fish oil provides health benefits only if you have the right genetic makeup, shows study

Fish oil supplements are a billion-dollar industry built on a foundation of purported, but not proven, health benefits. Now, new research from a team led by a University of Georgia scientist indicates that taking fish oil only provides health benefits if you have the right genetic makeup.

26 Mar 2021

New method for growing embryos outside the womb

To observe how a tiny ball of identical cells on its way to becoming a mammalian embryo first attaches to an awaiting uterine wall and then develops into nervous system, heart, stomach and limbs: This has been a highly-sought grail in the field of embryonic development for nearly 100 years.

17 Mar 2021

Advancing studies in evolution and ecology with INTEGRA pipettes

INTEGRA Biosciences’ EVOLVE manual pipettes and VOYAGER electronic adjustable tip spacing pipettes are both integral parts of the lab workflows at the University of California, Riverside (UCR), where researchers are investigating the evolution and ecology of a fascinating group of fish that includes a popular aquatic pet, the guppy.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 17 Mar 2021

Investigating Food Fraud in the Honey Industry

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Ron Phipps about food fraud within the honey industry and the methods for investigating it.

From Bruker BioSpin Division 16 Mar 2021

Healthy Diet Index facilitates the assessment of diet quality

The Healthy Diet Index developed by Finnish nutrition experts facilitates the assessment of diet quality. Its effectiveness was demonstrated in a recently published study.

11 Mar 2021