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New research aims to decipher how animals discard half their genes

New research is underway to decipher a fascinating biological puzzle-;how some animals can naturally discard more than half of their genetic information during embryonic development.

9 Nov 2023

Broccoli sprouts diet protects mice from Crohn's disease, study shows

High fiber diets, like those that include broccoli sprouts or other cruciferous vegetables, may reduce disease symptoms and improve quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), according to a study conducted in mice.

9 Nov 2023

$3.9 million grant supports research on feeding intolerance in preterm infants

For infants, especially those born prematurely, nutrient absorption and proper development go hand in hand.

7 Nov 2023

New nasal vaccine for COVID-19 shows promise in animal studies

A team of University of Maryland researchers developed a nasal spray vaccine that delivers the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein into cells of the airway in mice and hamsters, triggering an immune response that significantly reduced infection and spread of COVID-19.

6 Nov 2023

Wearable technology helps to improve working conditions in agriculture

The AgWearCare project resorts to wearables to collect and digitalize data, supporting agricultural tasks and preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

6 Nov 2023

Time-lapsed images show how magnesium ions coordinate double-stranded breaks in CRISPR-Cas9

The gene-editing technology known as CRISPR has led to revolutionary changes in agriculture, health research and more.

2 Nov 2023

Study provides first characterization of the coral microbiome under hypoxia

A new study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, provides the first characterization of the coral microbiome under hypoxia, insufficient oxygen in the water.

2 Nov 2023

Positivity about physical activity linked to lower aging anxiety

Since 2011, roughly 10,000 people in the U.S. have turned 65 every day. The Baby Boomer generation and those born before 1946 make up the country's fastest growing age group, which is on track to outnumber children by 2035.

31 Oct 2023

Current jargon on antibiotic resistance fails to stick or scare, study finds

Researchers find that current terminology related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) fails to effectively communicate the risks to the public. The study reveals that terms like "AMR" and "antimicrobial resistance" are poorly remembered and do not evoke sufficient risk perception, highlighting the need for improved public health messaging.

29 Oct 2023

USDA grant awarded to MU researchers to reduce opioid overdoses and suicides in Rural Missouri

Childhood trauma is a key risk factor for future substance use disorder, overdose, and suicide. This is particularly problematic in rural areas where children experience higher rates of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs).

27 Oct 2023

New drug candidate found to be highly effective in treating rare sight-threatening eye infection

A drug candidate, based on pioneering UCL and Moorfields Eye Hospital research and currently under development by SIFI S.p.A., has been found to be highly effective in treating a rare sight-threatening eye infection in a new international clinical trial.

26 Oct 2023

Can the planetary health diet save your life and the planet? Study finds mixed results

Adhering to a Planetary Health Diet (PHD), which emphasizes plant-based foods, was found to reduce risks of chronic diseases and death among Chinese Singaporeans, according to a new study. However, while higher PHD scores were linked to a 7% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, they also resulted in increased land and water usage

26 Oct 2023

Starchy vegetables: A vital vehicle for essential nutrients

A perspective recently published in Frontiers in Nutrition underscores the unique role starchy vegetables play as a vital vehicle for essential nutrients

25 Oct 2023

New software tool provides a way for safer design of genome editing

A team of researchers has developed a software tool called DANGER (Deleterious and ANticipatable Guides Evaluated by RNA-sequencing) analysis that provides a way for the safer design of genome editing in all organisms with a transcriptome.

24 Oct 2023

Plant microorganisms from fruit and vegetables boost gut diversity

Bacterial diversity in the gut plays an important role in human health. The crucial question, however, is where are the sources of this diversity? It is known that an important part of the maternal microbiome is transferred to the baby at birth, and the same happens during the breastfeeding period via breast milk.

24 Oct 2023

New research aims to understand the ecology of SARS-CoV-2 at the human-animal interface

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Virginia Tech disease ecologists wondered if the virus was having the same effect on wildlife.

24 Oct 2023

Genomic surveillance could help detect and slow the spread of deadly 'superbugs'

Harnessing new advances in genomic surveillance technology could help detect the rise of deadly 'superbugs' and slow their evolution and spread, improving global health outcomes, a new Australian study suggests.

24 Oct 2023

Global surge of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1

A recent study published in Nature sheds light on the complex dynamics of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 since 2021, uncovering critical shifts in the virus's behavior and providing insights for more effective mitigation strategies. The research emphasizes the importance of understanding the ecological and virological factors driving the intensified global activity of HPAI H5N1 to better prepare for and manage future outbreaks.

22 Oct 2023

New rice discovery could be good news diabetics and rice lovers

Good news for those who can't get enough of rice but are worried about their sugar and carb intakes.

20 Oct 2023

Experts from the research and innovation community invited to tackle anti-microbial resistance

Researchers, policy-makers and business leaders from across the research and innovation community are invited to help tackle one of humanity’s biggest threats, anti-microbial resistance (AMR).

20 Oct 2023