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Yeast study reveals evolutionary history of iron uptake mechanisms

Competition and cooperation are fundamental forces that govern the evolutionary and ecological dynamics among species.

25 Apr 2024

Study uncovers hormone-affecting chemicals in plastic packaging

Plastic is a very complex material that can contain many different chemicals, some of which can be harmful. This is also true for plastic food packaging.

25 Apr 2024

European Hormone Day 2024 puts spotlight on the vital role of hormones in chronic diseases

European Hormone Day returns for the third year today, 24 April 2024, putting a spotlight on the vital role of hormones in chronic diseases such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, cancer and obesity, as well as many rare diseases.

24 Apr 2024

Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes

A novel diagnostic model using machine learning (ML).

24 Apr 2024

U-M scientists develop new tool to better understand neuronal signaling

University of Michigan researchers have developed a new tool to better understand how chemicals like dopamine and epinephrine interact with neurons.

23 Apr 2024

California legislators debate froot loops and free condoms

California state lawmakers this year are continuing their progressive tilt on health policy with dozens of proposals including a ban on a Froot Loops ingredient and free condoms for high schoolers.

23 Apr 2024

Study shows meth users have lower empathy and higher aggression, ecstasy users show normal empathy but more impulsive aggression

A study in the European Neuropsychopharmacology journal finds that methamphetamine users show lower empathy and higher aggression, whereas ecstasy (MDMA) users exhibit increased impulsive aggression but normal empathy levels.

23 Apr 2024

UC Riverside nematologist receives NIH award to study parasite-host interactions

To study how parasites evolve to break the defenses of their hosts, the National Institutes of Health has granted UC Riverside nematologist Simon "Niels" Groen a $1.9 million Outstanding Investigator Award.

18 Apr 2024

Understanding the unique types and triggers of asthma

If you don't have asthma, you might think all types of asthma look and act the same. You'd be wrong. There are many different types of asthma, and each has its own triggers – and all need to be kept under control.

18 Apr 2024

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

18 Apr 2024

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world's leading causes of mortality, accounting for over 18 million deaths a year.

18 Apr 2024

Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy

Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature aging.

17 Apr 2024

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Vaccine-based therapeutics for age-related disorders.

17 Apr 2024

Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant content

Researchers highlighted the nutraceutical potential of piquin chili, focusing on its rich content of capsaicinoids, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which contribute to its antioxidant properties.

17 Apr 2024

Study reveals deadly bacteria's attraction to human blood

Some of the world's deadliest bacteria seek out and feed on human blood, a newly-discovered phenomenon researchers are calling "bacterial vampirism."

16 Apr 2024

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Review article in the journal Antioxidants explores the impact of environmental factors on fetal and neonatal brain development, emphasizing the role of inflammation and oxidative stress from maternal stressors.

15 Apr 2024

Seafood is a potentially underestimated source of PFAS exposure, study shows

A Dartmouth-led study suggests that people who frequently consume seafood may face an increased risk of exposure to PFAS, the family of ubiquitous and resilient human-made toxins known as "forever chemicals."

13 Apr 2024

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

Study reviews epidemiological evidence linking modifiable risk factors like diet and hypertension to both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cancer, suggesting a shared pathophysiology and potential strategies for simultaneous prevention and management.

11 Apr 2024

LMU researchers shed light on DNA repair mechanisms in Cockayne syndrome

Cockayne syndrome is a severe autosomal recessive disorder caused by defective DNA repair mechanisms.

10 Apr 2024

New natural supplement shows promise in preventing postpartum blues

A new study published in the Lancet discovery science journal eClinicalMedicine has confirmed that a novel natural supplement-;invented, researched, developed and commercialized at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)-;prevents postpartum blues, and reduces symptoms of postpartum depression over the following six months after giving birth.

10 Apr 2024

Chemicals News and Research

Yeast study reveals evolutionary history of iron uptake mechanisms

Study uncovers hormone-affecting chemicals in plastic packaging

European Hormone Day 2024 puts spotlight on the vital role of hormones in chronic diseases

Study unveils novel bladder cancer diagnostic model based on key mitochondrial genes

U-M scientists develop new tool to better understand neuronal signaling

California legislators debate froot loops and free condoms

Study shows meth users have lower empathy and higher aggression, ecstasy users show normal empathy but more impulsive aggression

UC Riverside nematologist receives NIH award to study parasite-host interactions

Understanding the unique types and triggers of asthma

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

Discovery of DNA repair mechanism advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy

Vaccines targeting chronic diseases show promise in combatting age-related conditions

Piquin chili's health benefits spotlighted due to high antioxidant content

Study reveals deadly bacteria's attraction to human blood

Environmental stressors linked to fetal brain development challenges

Seafood is a potentially underestimated source of PFAS exposure, study shows

Linking lifestyle to longevity: How diet and hypertension sway risks for heart disease and cancer

LMU researchers shed light on DNA repair mechanisms in Cockayne syndrome

New natural supplement shows promise in preventing postpartum blues

Achieving and maintaining ISO 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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