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Machine learning-powered robot streamlines genetic research process

University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have constructed a robot that uses machine learning to fully automate a complicated microinjection process used in genetic research.

26 Apr 2024

Fruit and menthol e-cigarette flavors drive use among teens, Indonesian study finds

The associations between sensation-seeking behavior and electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use.

26 Apr 2024

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Researchers from Aston University have found that people following healthy eating accounts on social media for as little as two weeks ate more fruit and vegetables and less junk food.

24 Apr 2024

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

A study spanning 12 years reveals that moderate adherence to a healthful pro-vegetarian diet significantly reduces mortality risks from cardiovascular disease and all causes among Spanish adults over 65.

23 Apr 2024

Mitochondrial depletion in axons linked to protein accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases

Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have identified how proteins collect abnormally in neurons, a feature of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

22 Apr 2024

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

One in every 10 individuals above the age of 65 develops an age-related neurological disorder like Alzheimer's or Parkinson's, yet treatment options remain sparse for this population.

17 Apr 2024

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

The associations between the intake of pure fruit juices (PFJ) and sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) with cardiovascular disease (CVD).

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

Pitt researchers uncover mechanisms behind uveal melanoma resistance

New research from the University of Pittsburgh explains why metastatic uveal melanoma is resistant to conventional immunotherapies and how adoptive therapy, which involves growing a patient's T cells outside the body before reinfusing them, can successfully treat this rare and aggressive cancer.

16 Apr 2024

Balancing diets: study reveals plant protein's impact on nutrient levels in Americans

Study examines how increasing plant protein intake affects nutritional adequacy in Americans, revealing shifts in vitamin and mineral sufficiency across age groups as plant-based diets become more prevalent.

15 Apr 2024

More than Mediterranean: Exploring and acknowledging the benefits of diverse cultural and nutritional heritages

How traditional diets followed by African, Asian, and Latin American communities are associated with diet quality and health.

15 Apr 2024

Exploring the health secrets of cucurbits: A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica

Review investigates the health impacts of Cucumis and Momordica plants, emphasizing their potential in managing diabetes, inflammation, and cancer due to their rich bioactive compounds.

11 Apr 2024

Could dried fruits be the key to reducing osteoarthritis risk?

Dry fruit intake may be causally associated with a reduced risk of osteoarthritis.

8 Apr 2024

Can sugar-free biscuits cut appetite in overweight adults? New study explores

The changes in endocrine responses and appetite with sweeteners and sweetness enhancers such as Stevia and Neotame.

2 Apr 2024

Rare variants in the YKT6 gene cause new neurological disorder, study finds

A recent collaborative study has discovered rare variants in the YKT6 gene as the cause of a new neurological disorder characterized by developmental delays along with severe progressive liver disease and a potential risk for liver cancer.

1 Apr 2024

Sweeteners do not increase hunger and help lower blood sugar, study finds

Replacing sugar with artificial and natural sweeteners in foods does not make people hungrier – and also helps to reduce blood sugar levels, a significant new study has found.

28 Mar 2024

New genetic system analyzes the underlying mechanisms of CRISPR-based DNA repair outcomes

Since its breakthrough development more than a decade ago, CRISPR has revolutionized DNA editing across a broad range of fields.

26 Mar 2024

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

A blueberry intervention using quartile divisions to define inter-individual responses in vascular and cognitive endpoints.

22 Mar 2024

Study illuminates untapped potential of the shrub sea buckthorn as a source of natural antioxidants

New research, published in SCI's Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture illuminates the untapped potential of the shrub sea buckthorn as a rich source of natural antioxidants in North America.

21 Mar 2024

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetable from local farms helped improve recipients' nutrition levels, physical activity levels and cardiovascular disease risk factors, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology and Prevention│Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Scientific Sessions 2024, held March 18- 21, in Chicago.

20 Mar 2024

Fruit News and Research

Machine learning-powered robot streamlines genetic research process

Fruit and menthol e-cigarette flavors drive use among teens, Indonesian study finds

Healthy eating social media accounts influence diet choices

Healthy plant-based diets cut mortality risks for Spain's seniors

Mitochondrial depletion in axons linked to protein accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases

Salk scientists explain how CBN protects the brain against aging and neurodegeneration

New genetic insights: Sugary beverages linked to higher risk of atrial fibrillation

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

Pitt researchers uncover mechanisms behind uveal melanoma resistance

Balancing diets: study reveals plant protein's impact on nutrient levels in Americans

More than Mediterranean: Exploring and acknowledging the benefits of diverse cultural and nutritional heritages

Exploring the health secrets of cucurbits: A closer look at Cucumis and Momordica

Could dried fruits be the key to reducing osteoarthritis risk?

Can sugar-free biscuits cut appetite in overweight adults? New study explores

Rare variants in the YKT6 gene cause new neurological disorder, study finds

Sweeteners do not increase hunger and help lower blood sugar, study finds

New genetic system analyzes the underlying mechanisms of CRISPR-based DNA repair outcomes

No consistent pattern found in health responses to blueberry interventions, study shows

Study illuminates untapped potential of the shrub sea buckthorn as a source of natural antioxidants

Free weekly fresh produce linked to improved nutrition and reduced cardiovascular risk

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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