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High ultra-processed food consumption tied to rising BMI and fat mass in young children

Research reveals a connection between ultra-processed food consumption and obesity in Chilean preschoolers.

28 Aug 2024

Maternal prenatal smoking linked to poor academic outcomes in children

Smoking harms almost every part of your body. But if you smoke when pregnant, the toxic chemicals in tobacco will also harm your unborn baby, with new research showing that it could lead to reduced academic outcomes at school.

27 Aug 2024

New benchmark: 1 kg of plasmid DNA manufactured

Kaneka Eurogentec sets new benchmark in plasmid DNA manufacturing with the production of 1 kg of plasmid DNA.

From Kaneka Eurogentec S.A 27 Aug 2024

New method uncovers hidden cancer targets

Fighting cancer effectively often involves stopping cancer cells from multiplying, which requires understanding the proteins that the cells rely on to survive.

27 Aug 2024

DNA scavengers break down antibiotic-resistant genes

For nearly a century, scientists have waged war on antibiotic-resistant microbes. Michigan State University researchers say they've found a new way to prevent it – by unleashing "DNA scavengers" in wastewater treatment plants.

22 Aug 2024

MolCompass: A breakthrough in identifying weak areas of chemical prediction models

In recent years, machine learning models have become increasingly popular for risk assessment of chemical compounds.

21 Aug 2024

UofL researchers receive $3.6 million to study the role of arsenic exposure in causing health problems

University of Louisville researchers have received $3.6 million in new grant funding to study the role of arsenic exposure in causing cancer and other major health concerns.

20 Aug 2024

Global and Local Efforts to Take Action Against Hepatitis

In this interview, we explore global and local efforts to combat viral hepatitis with Lindsey Hiebert, Deputy Director of the Coalition for Global Hepatitis Elimination (CGHE), and James Amugsi, a Mandela Washington Fellow and Physician Assistant at Sandema Hospital in Ghana. Together, they provide valuable insights into the challenges, successes, and the importance of partnerships in the fight against hepatitis.

20 Aug 2024

Early exposure to 'forever chemicals' alters gut microbiome and increases metabolic disease risk

Early life exposure to 'forever chemicals' in the environment permanently disrupts the gut microbiome in mice, contributing to the development of metabolic disease in later life, according to new research led by Penn State.

14 Aug 2024

Higher heme iron intake linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes

Higher intake of heme iron, the type found in red meat and other animal products-;as opposed to non-heme iron, found mostly in plant-based foods-;was associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

13 Aug 2024

Researchers develop new method to study critical type of protein modification process

Human proteins undergo a variety of chemical modifications following their synthesis. These modifications regulate their structure, function, and stability.

12 Aug 2024

Prenatal BPA exposure tied to autism risk in boys

Study reveals that prenatal exposure to BPA disrupts aromatase activity in male brains, potentially leading to autism-like symptoms. Treatment with 10-HDA shows promise in reversing these effects.

11 Aug 2024

Climate-driven wildfire pollutants compromise air quality in Northeast U.S.

Climate-driven wildfire events are rapidly transferring harmful particulate matter containing toxic chemicals over long distances, compromising air quality in the New Jersey and New York City areas, according to Rutgers Health research.

9 Aug 2024

Cannabis dependence associated with increased occurrence of head and neck cancer

A study from the USC Head and Neck Center, part of Keck Medicine of USC and the USC Caruso Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, suggests that cannabis, the most commonly used illicit substance worldwide, is associated with an increased occurrence of head and neck cancer.

8 Aug 2024

Higher BPA levels in pregnant mothers linked to autism in sons

Florey researchers have found evidence of higher levels of the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in pregnant mothers who gave birth to sons with autism.

7 Aug 2024

Increasing wildfire smoke exposure linked to higher surgical risks

Nearly 100 wildfires are currently raging throughout the country, burning more than 2 million acres.

6 Aug 2024

Advanced imaging techniques shed light on single cells

Every plant, animal, and person is a rich microcosm of tiny, specialized cells. These cells are worlds unto themselves, each with their own unique parts and processes that elude the naked eye.

2 Aug 2024

Study links e-cigarette use to increased respiratory symptoms

The association between electronic cigarette (EC) use and respiratory health in adults.

2 Aug 2024

Microbes play key role in carcinogenesis

At any given time, over 10 trillion microbes call our guts their home. From breaking down nutrients in our food to strengthening our immunity against pathogens, these microbes play an essential role in how we interact with the world. This includes – as shown in a new study by EMBL researchers and collaborators at the University of Split, Croatia – the way the body responds to carcinogens and develops cancer.

1 Aug 2024

Dual use of vaping and smoking quadruples lung cancer risk, Ohio State study finds

People who both vape and smoke are four times more likely to develop lung cancer than people who just smoke, according to new study published by The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute (OSUCCC – James) and College of Public Health. These findings were consistent across gender and race.

31 Jul 2024