Human Biology News
July 16, 2025
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July 15, 2025 — A new study comparing three popular diets—intermittent fasting, time-restricted eating, and continuous calorie cutting—found that all can help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and lower blood sugar. But one diet stood out: the 5:2 ...
July 14, 2025 — Zebrafish can regenerate sensory hair cells that humans permanently lose, like those in the inner ear linked to hearing and balance. New research reveals two specific genes that control how different supporting cells in zebrafish divide and ...
July 13, 2025 — Aging men aren't just battling time—they're up against rising blood sugar. New research reveals that subtle increases in metabolic markers like glucose have more influence on declining sexual ...
July 12, 2025 — A surprising new study has uncovered over 200 misfolded proteins in the brains of aging rats with cognitive decline, beyond the infamous amyloid and tau plaques long blamed for Alzheimer’s. These shape-shifting proteins don’t clump into visible ...
July 12, 2025 — Scientists at ETH Zurich have broken new ground by generating over 400 types of nerve cells from stem cells in the lab, far surpassing previous efforts that produced only a few dozen. By ...
July 10, 2025 — Midlife sleep habits may matter more than previously thought. A large study finds that poor sleep, alongside high blood pressure and nicotine use, sharply increases the risk of heart problems in menopausal women yet only 1 in 5 score well on overall ...
July 9, 2025 — Creatine isn’t just for gym buffs; Virginia Tech scientists are using focused ultrasound to sneak this vital energy molecule past the blood-brain barrier, hoping to reverse devastating creatine ...
July 7, 2025 — Feeling jittery as the week kicks off isn’t just a mood—it leaves a biochemical footprint. Researchers tracked thousands of older adults and found those who dread Mondays carry elevated cortisol in their hair for months, a stress echo that may ...
July 6, 2025 — Scientists have pioneered a new way to monitor sodium levels in the blood—without drawing a single drop. By combining terahertz radiation and optoacoustic detection, they created a non-invasive system that tracks sodium in real time, even through ...
July 2, 2025 — Scientists at UC Davis discovered a small genetic difference that could explain why humans are more prone to certain cancers than our primate cousins. The change affects a protein used by immune cells to kill tumors—except in humans, it’s ...
July 1, 2025 — Scientists have achieved an unprecedented look into how the human immune system attacks a transplanted pig kidney, using spatial molecular imaging to map immune activity down to the cellular level. They discovered early signs of rejection within 10 ...
June 30, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered a surprising sugar-related mechanism inside brain cells that could transform how we fight Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It turns out neurons don’t just store sugar ...
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July 13, 2025 — For centuries, we’ve imagined Neanderthals as distant cousins — a separate species that vanished long ago. But thanks to AI-powered genetic research, scientists have revealed a far more entangled ...
June 30, 2025 — Smoke from wildfires and structural fires doesn t just irritate lungs it actually changes your immune system. Harvard scientists found that even healthy people exposed to smoke showed signs of immune ...
June 29, 2025 — Deleting a gene called PTEN in certain brain cells disrupts the brain’s fear circuitry and triggers anxiety-like behavior in mice — key traits seen in autism. Researchers mapped how this genetic ...
June 26, 2025 — Hot tubs don't just feel great, they may actually outperform saunas when it comes to health perks. A study found that soaking in hot water raises core body temperature more than dry or infrared ...
June 25, 2025 — Japanese researchers have found that vitamin C can thicken skin by switching on genes that boost skin cell growth, helping reverse age-related ...
June 24, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered a stealthy tactic used by the SARS-CoV-2 virus: one of its proteins can leap from infected cells to healthy ones, ...
June 23, 2025 — Recycled plastic pellets can release a hidden mix of over 80 chemicals into water, disrupting hormones and fat metabolism in zebrafish larvae. ...
June 20, 2025 — Cold sore-causing HSV-1 doesn't just hijack cells it reconfigures the entire architecture of our DNA to aid its invasion. Researchers discovered that ...
June 20, 2025 — Fitness trackers often fail people with obesity by underestimating their energy burn, leading to discouraging results and misguided health data. A scientist's frustrating experience in an exercise ...
June 20, 2025 — Researchers from MIT and Scripps have unveiled a promising new HIV vaccine approach that generates a powerful immune response with just one dose. By combining two immune-boosting adjuvants alum and ...
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June 19, 2025 — Intermittent fasting might not be a miracle solution, but it stands shoulder to shoulder with traditional calorie-cutting when it comes to shedding pounds and improving metabolic health. A major new ...
June 14, 2025 — A team at Kobe University has created a game-changing resource for autism research: 63 mouse embryonic stem cell lines, each carrying a genetic mutation strongly associated with the disorder. By ...
June 9, 2025 — Teens are diving into intense skincare routines inspired by TikTok, often slathering on six or more products daily, sometimes over ten in just minutes, chasing beauty ideals that favor lighter, ...
June 9, 2025 — A rare genetic disorder called Werner syndrome causes premature aging and devastating health complications from an early age, yet treatment options have been lacking. New hope emerges from Chiba ...
June 7, 2025 — A powerful new discovery reveals that Nup98 a protein once thought to only ferry molecules through the nucleus plays a vital role in safeguarding the most vulnerable areas of DNA. By forming ...
June 7, 2025 — New research reveals a surprising downside to calorie-cutting diets: a link to higher levels of depressive symptoms, especially in men and those who are overweight. Despite popular beliefs that ...
June 2, 2025 — Chronic inflammatory bowel disease is challenging to treat and carries a risk of complications, including the development of bowel cancer. Young people are particularly affected: when genetic ...
May 29, 2025 — SAVANA uses a machine learning algorithm to identify cancer-specific structural variations and copy number aberrations in long-read DNA sequencing data. The complex structure of cancer genomes means ...
May 29, 2025 — Researchers have identified a monoacylglycerol acyltransferase-coding gene named bishu-1. It is involved in the thermal responsiveness of cool temperature-sensing neurons by regulating ionotropic ...
May 29, 2025 — Cohesin is a protein that forms a ring-shaped complex which wraps and alters the DNA molecule shape. It moves through the DNA and creates specific loops in the genetic material which determine the ...
May 29, 2025 — Researchers have identified C5aR1 as a novel biomarker for metastasis risk and poor prognosis in patients with cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (cSCC), the most common type of metastatic skin ...
May 29, 2025 — The activation of Protein Kinase A (PKA) is a critical part in how the body responds to stress and starvation. Using a variety of imaging and biochemical techniques, a team of researchers has ...
May 28, 2025 — Researchers have identify a set of biomarkers that could someday make it easy to spot the disease in a patient's blood ...
May 28, 2025 — The protein DNase1 is one of the oldest biological agents in history: It has been on the market since 1958 and is now used, among other things, to treat cystic fibrosis. However, it takes ...
May 28, 2025 — Researchers have developed a way to edit the genetic sequences at the root of Huntington's disease and Friedreich's ataxia. If longer than a certain threshold length, these sequences grow ...
May 28, 2025 — Results from a clinical trial show that giving people with high blood pressure an injection every six months can lead to a meaningful, sustained reduction in their blood ...
May 27, 2025 — A new study reveals the biological secret to the Zika virus's infectious success: Zika uses host cells' own 'self-care' system of clearing away useless molecules to suppress the ...
May 27, 2025 — Mutations accumulated in mitochondrial DNA associated with aging were earlier believed to cause aging by decreasing the energy-producing function (mitochondrial respiratory function). In this study, ...
May 27, 2025 — A new study suggests how APOE2 is protective while APOE4 increases disease risk by regulating the brain's immune ...
May 27, 2025 — Scientists have discovered cells in the skin of Atlantic salmon that offer new insights into how wounds heal, tissues regenerate, and cellular transitions support long-term skin ...
Thursday, June 19, 2025
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Monday, June 9, 2025
- Burning for Beauty: How TikTok Skin Trends Are Harming Young Girls
- Common Supplement Reverses Premature Aging in Landmark Human Trial
Saturday, June 7, 2025
- The Hidden Dna Repair System That Could Transform Cancer Treatment
- Why Your Diet Might Be Making You Sad--Especially If You're a Man
Monday, June 2, 2025
Thursday, May 29, 2025
- Machine Learning Algorithm Brings Long-Read Sequencing to the Clinic
- Keep the Cool Feeling: A Lipid Enzyme for Maintaining Cool Temperature Sensation and Avoidance
- Findings on the Protein That Forms Loops in the Human Genome
- Novel Biomarker: Potential to Predict and Treat Skin Cancer Metastasis
- Resetting the Fight-or-Flight Response
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
- Diagnosing Parkinson's Using a Blood-Based Genetic Signature
- Yeast Can Now Produce Human DNase1
- Gene Editing Disrupts Huntington's Mutation in Mice
- New Injection Could Help Millions With High Blood Pressure
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
- Zika Virus Uses Cells' 'self-Care' System to Turn Against Host
- Mitochondrial DNA Mutation Accumulation May Not Be a Determining Factor in Aging
- Different Versions of APOE Protein Have Varying Effect on Microglia in Alzheimer's Disease
- Discovery Offers New Insights Into Skin Healing in Salmon
- HIV Vaccine Study Uncovers Powerful New Antibody Target
Friday, May 23, 2025
Thursday, May 22, 2025
- Researchers Develop Gene Therapy That Can Target Airway and Lungs Via Nasal Spray
- An Artificial Protein That Moves Like Something Found in Nature
- Exercise and Eat Your Veggies: Privileged Prescriptions Like These Don't Always Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
- Scientists Say Microplastics Are 'silently Spreading from Soil to Salad to Humans'
- How Cholera Bacteria Outsmart Viruses
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
- Personal Space Chemistry Suppressed by Perfume and Body Lotion Indoors
- Unlocking the Secrets of Bat Immunity
- This Gene Variant Contributed to the Dietary and Physiological Evolution of Modern Humans
- Newfound Mechanism Rewires Cellular Energy Processing for Drastic Weight Loss
- Hand2: Positional Code That Allows Axolotls to Regrow Limbs Found
- Scientists Design Gene Delivery Systems for Cells in the Brain and Spinal Cord
- Live View: Stress-Induced Changes in Generations of Cancer Cells
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
- New Research on ALS Opens Up for Early Treatment
- Technique Rapidly Measures Cells' Density, Reflecting Health and Developmental State
- Advanced Genomics Study Improves Detection of Hard-to-Find Diarrheal Infections
Monday, May 19, 2025
- Genomic Data Shows Widespread Mpox Transmission in West Africa Prior to 2022 Global Outbreak
- After Cardiac Event, People Who Regularly Sit for Too Long Had Higher Risk of Another Event
- A First Blueprint of Chemical Transport Pathways in Human Cells
- Maintaining Balance in the Immune System
Friday, May 16, 2025
- Scientists Discover Key Gene Impacts Liver Energy Storage, Affecting Metabolic Disease Risk
- Novel Molecular Maneuver Helps Malaria Parasite Dodge the Immune System
- Study Reveals Impacts of Alzheimer's Disease on the Whole Body
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- New Gene Editor Enables Greater Precision
- Two HIV Vaccine Trials Show Proof of Concept for Pathway to Broadly Neutralizing Antibodies
- Asians Made Humanity's Longest Prehistoric Migration and Shaped the Genetic Landscape in the Americas
- Key Player in Childhood Food Allergies Identified: Thetis Cells
- The Effect of Physical Fitness on Mortality Is Overestimated
- Enzyme Identified as an Important Tumor Inhibitor in T-Cell Lymphomas
- Protein Switch Turns Anti-Viral Immune Response on and Off
- People With Critical Cardiovascular Disease May Benefit from Palliative Care
- How Rearranged Genes Drive Kidney Cancer Progression
- 'Rogue' Immune Cells Explain Why a Gluten-Free Diet Fails in Some Celiac Patients
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
- People With Lupus Who Have Certain Antibodies Are More Likely to Experience Blood Clots, Researchers Find
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gene Therapy
- MRI Scans Could Help Detect Life-Threatening Heart Disease
- A Step Forward in Treating Serious Genetic Disorders Prenatally
- Got Data? Breastfeeding Device Measures Babies' Milk Intake in Real Time
- Sugar-Coated Nanotherapy Dramatically Improves Neuron Survival in Alzheimer's Model
- Making Connections: A Three-Dimensional Visualization of Musculoskeletal Development
- A Downside of Taurine: It Drives Leukemia Growth
- New Study Offers Insights Into Designing Safe, Effective Nasal Vaccines
- New Study Reveals Our Skin's Own Bacteria Can Help Protect Us from the Bad Effects of Sunlight
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
- With AI, Researchers Predict the Location of Virtually Any Protein Within a Human Cell
- Hormone Cycles Shape the Structure and Function of Key Memory Regions in the Brain
- New Light Shed on Health Differences Between Males and Females
- 'Loop'hole: HIV-1 Hijacks Human Immune Cells Using Circular RNAs
Monday, May 12, 2025
- Estrogen-Related Receptors Could Be Key to Treating Metabolic and Muscular Disorders
- CAR-T Cell Therapy for Cancer Causes 'brain Fog,' Study Shows
Friday, May 9, 2025
- Fat-Rich Fluid Fuels Immune Failure in Ovarian Cancer
- A More Realistic Look at DNA in Action
- Novel, Needle-Free, Live-Attenuated Influenza Vaccines With Broad Protection Against Human and Avian Virus Subtypes
- An Enzyme as Key to Protein Quality
- Can Frisky Flies Save Human Lives?
- Heart Rhythm Disorder Traced to Bacterium Lurking in Our Gums
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- Biologists Identify Targets for New Pancreatic Cancer Treatments
- Eating Ultra-Processed Foods May Harm Your Health
- Lack of Sleep Can Increase the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
- Promising Parkinson's Drug Decoded
- Engineering an Antibody Against Flu With Sticky Staying Power
- AI-Designed DNA Controls Genes in Healthy Mammalian Cells for First Time
- Building Vaccines for Future Versions of a Virus
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Monday, May 5, 2025
- New Molecular Label Could Lead to Simpler, Faster Tuberculosis Tests
- Harnessing Generative AI to Expand the Mitochondrial Targeting Toolkit
Friday, May 2, 2025
- How Cellular Quality Control Contributes to Insulin Resistance Related to Type 2 Diabetes
- Process Driving Evolution and Major Diseases
- The Future of Brain Activity Monitoring May Look Like a Strand of Hair
- Scientists Engineer Precision Tool for Mitochondrial DNA Manipulation
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Exposure to Extreme Heat and Cold Temperature Is Leading to Additional Preventable Deaths, New 19-Year Study Suggests
- Scientists Develop Super Strong Antibodies for New Cancer Treatment
- Study of Facial Bacteria Could Lead to Probiotics That Promote Healthy Skin
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- New Technology Facilitates Delivery of Advanced Medicines
- Protein Sources Change the Gut Microbiome -- Some Drastically
- Novel Rat Model Paves the Way to Advance COPD-Associated Cor Pulmonale Research
- Bacterial Villain Behind Lake Erie's 'potent Toxin' Unveiled
- 'Explainable' AI Cracks Secret Language of Sticky Proteins
- Seasonal Changes Affect Alcohol Tolerance and Your Waistline