Long-term exposure to air pollution was linked to increases in emphysema between 2000 and 2018, according to a new study.
Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communication
A new study sheds new light on how the CD2AP gene may enhance Alzheimer’s disease susceptibility.
Greater blood pressure control linked to better brain health
For adults with high blood pressure, greater blood pressure control than what’s currently considered standard is associated with fewer adverse…
Single enzyme helps drive inflammation in mice, provides target for new sepsis drugs
Researchers have discovered that removing a single enzyme in mice dramatically boosts survival from sepsis, an often fatal over-reaction of…
Not just genes: Environment also shaped population variation in first Americans
A new study shows that facial differences resulting from population divergence in first Americans is due to the complex interaction…
High fat foods can increase oral cannabidiol absorption into the body
Researchers compared CBD absorption in patients on an empty stomach versus a standardized fatty breakfast.
Lost in translation: Researchers discover translator gene may play a role in disease
A molecule called tRNA is an essential component of the human genome that acts as a translator. When researchers and…
Medical News Today: Sesame allergy affects more than 1 million people in the US
A new study suggests that sesame allergy is more common in the United States than previously thought and calls for…
Foraging for information: Machine learning decodes genetic influence over behavior
Mice scurry around while foraging for food, but genetics may be the unseen hand controlling these meandering movements. Researchers are…
What’s more powerful, word-of-mouth or following someone else’s lead?
Researchers have published new research that reveals the power of word-of-mouth in social learning, even when compared to the power…