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Phthalate levels in expectant fathers influence sperm epigenetics, study suggests

Early results from a larger, ongoing study led by environmental health scientist Richard Pilsner at the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggest that phthalate levels in expectant fathers have an effect on couples' reproductive success via epigenetic modifications of sperm DNA.

12 Sep 2017

‘Nanoswitches’ could be key to faster, more sensitive tests for detection of biomarkers

Engineered strands of DNA -- nanoscale tools called "nanoswitches" -- could be the key to faster, easier, cheaper and more sensitive tests that can enable high-fidelity detection of biomarkers indicating the presence of different diseases, viral strains and even genetic variabilities as subtle as a single-gene mutation.

12 Sep 2017

Chemists examine radioactive metal complexes for tumor diagnosis and treatment

A team under the direction of chemist Prof. Dr Peter Comba is investigating radioactive metal complexes for use in the diagnosis and treatment of tumors.

12 Sep 2017

New research in acute malnutrition may save lives of children

Researchers from the University of Copenhagen and humanitarian organizations have conducted a large study in Burkina Faso in West Africa treating more than 1600 children with acute malnutrition.

12 Sep 2017

Perineuronal nets play key role in memory processing, research shows

Kristian Lensjø has taken a PhD at the University of Oslo investigating the mechanisms of learning and memory. His work has contributed to the understand if the role of the perineuronal nets.

12 Sep 2017

Long periods of sitting may increase early death risk

A new study finds that it isn't just the amount of time spent sitting, but also the way in which sitting time is accumulated during the day, that can affect risk of early death.

12 Sep 2017

New method to 'sneak' biological drugs into brain cells offers hope to cure neurological diseases

The treatment of brain diseases is on the verge of a breakthrough. Researchers from Aalborg University are developing a new method that 'smuggles' medicine past the brain's defense systems, giving hope that diseases such as Alzheimer's can one day be cured.

12 Sep 2017

Fecal samples reveal whether you can lose weight by following dietary recommendations

Something as simple as a feces sample reveals whether you can lose weight by following dietary recommendations characterized by a high content of fruit, vegetables, fibers and whole grains.

12 Sep 2017

Researchers develop new tool to help clinicians identify relevant and useful practice guidelines

A team of researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine and colleagues have developed a new tool, G-TRUST (the Guideline Trustworthiness, Relevance, and Utility Scoring Tool) to help clinicians assess the usefulness of clinical guidelines in the treatment of their patients. The related study is published today in Annals of Family Medicine.

12 Sep 2017

Evidence for possible impacts of light alcohol consumption during pregnancy is “surprisingly limited,” study reveals

A recent analysis, based on the data published in the online journal BMJ Open, conducted by a group of researchers shows that the indication for the possible harmful effects of light or occasional alcohol consumption during pregnancy is “surprisingly limited.”

12 Sep 2017

Study reveals that air pollution may cause Northern China to suffer a lifespan reduction of 3 years

A study conducted in China has revealed the effect that high-level air pollution has on a person’s life expectancy.

12 Sep 2017

TSRI scientists find new approach to reprogram ordinary adult cells into IPSCs

Scientists at The Scripps Research Institute have found a new approach to the "reprogramming" of ordinary adult cells into stem cells.

12 Sep 2017

Researchers develop smart phone application for changing infant’s sleep habits

In Japan, infants' sleep time is one of the shortest in the world. A research group led by Osaka University developed a smart phone application in which caregivers could interactively consult with and receive advice from a group of pediatric sleep experts (pediatricians, a dentist, clinical psychologists, and a clinical developmental psychologist).

12 Sep 2017

VUMC and Bayer agree on strategic research alliance to develop new therapies for kidney diseases

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Bayer have agreed on a five-year strategic research alliance to evaluate new drug candidates for the treatment of kidney diseases, with the goal of accelerating the translation of innovative approaches from the laboratory to pre-clinical development.

12 Sep 2017

Researchers identify source of spontaneous neuronal bursts in the brains of preterm babies

The source of spontaneous, high-amplitude bursts of activity seen in the brains of preterm babies, which are vital for healthy development, has been identified by a team led by researchers at UCL and King's College London.

12 Sep 2017

Tracking eye movements offers new method for monitoring temporal expectation in ADHD

A technique that measures tiny movements of the eyes may help scientists better understand and perhaps eventually improve assessment of ADHD, according to new research published in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science.

12 Sep 2017

Scientists uncover how gut bacteria and body clock work together to promote fat accumulation

UT Southwestern researchers have uncovered new clues about how gut bacteria and the body's circadian clock work together to promote body fat accumulation.

12 Sep 2017

Researchers reveal possible origin of cancer-associated fibroblasts

Researchers at Okayama University describe in Scientific Reports that cancer-associated fibroblasts — cells that play a key role in cancer progression — originate from cancer stem cells. Preventing cancer stem cells from transforming into cancer-associated fibroblast may be a promising approach towards cancer treatment.

12 Sep 2017

Researchers discover genetic calendar of brain aging

The program controls how and when brain genes are expressed at different times in a person's life to perform a range of functions, the study found.

12 Sep 2017

New study examines link between health insurance status and childhood cancer survival

A new study examines whether insurance status may affect survival in children diagnosed with cancer. Published early online in CANCER, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, the findings suggest largely similar survival trends between privately insured children and those with Medicaid at diagnosis, with slight evidence for an increased risk of cancer death in children who were uninsured at diagnosis.

12 Sep 2017

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Phthalate levels in expectant fathers influence sperm epigenetics, study suggests

‘Nanoswitches’ could be key to faster, more sensitive tests for detection of biomarkers

Chemists examine radioactive metal complexes for tumor diagnosis and treatment

New research in acute malnutrition may save lives of children

Perineuronal nets play key role in memory processing, research shows

Long periods of sitting may increase early death risk

New method to 'sneak' biological drugs into brain cells offers hope to cure neurological diseases

Fecal samples reveal whether you can lose weight by following dietary recommendations

Researchers develop new tool to help clinicians identify relevant and useful practice guidelines

Evidence for possible impacts of light alcohol consumption during pregnancy is “surprisingly limited,” study reveals

Study reveals that air pollution may cause Northern China to suffer a lifespan reduction of 3 years

TSRI scientists find new approach to reprogram ordinary adult cells into IPSCs

Researchers develop smart phone application for changing infant’s sleep habits

VUMC and Bayer agree on strategic research alliance to develop new therapies for kidney diseases

Researchers identify source of spontaneous neuronal bursts in the brains of preterm babies

Tracking eye movements offers new method for monitoring temporal expectation in ADHD

Scientists uncover how gut bacteria and body clock work together to promote fat accumulation

Researchers reveal possible origin of cancer-associated fibroblasts

Researchers discover genetic calendar of brain aging

New study examines link between health insurance status and childhood cancer survival

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