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September 21, 2025

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Smoking’s Hidden Gut Bacteria Trick May Lead to New Colitis Treatments

Sep. 19, 2025 — For decades, scientists have puzzled over why smoking makes Crohn’s disease worse but seems to protect people from ulcerative colitis. Now, researchers at RIKEN have discovered that smoking creates metabolites like hydroquinone that allow mouth ...

One Number at Age 7 Could Predict How Long You Live

Sep. 7, 2025 — Children with higher blood pressure as young as age 7 face a sharply increased risk of dying from cardiovascular disease by their mid-50s, according to a massive decades-long study. Researchers found that even moderately elevated readings, not just ...

This Simple Diet Could Help Protect Memory, Even with Alzheimer’s Genes

Aug. 28, 2025 — A Mediterranean-style diet was linked to lower dementia risk, especially in people with high-risk Alzheimer’s genes. The strongest benefits were seen in those with two APOE4 copies, showing diet may help offset genetic vulnerability. Researchers ...

This Common Fruit Has over 1,600 Compounds That Boost Brain, Heart, and Gut Health

Aug. 5, 2025 — Fresh grapes contain a potent mix of over 1,600 compounds that benefit heart, brain, skin, and gut health. New evidence suggests they deserve official superfood recognition, with benefits even at the ...

Reversing Alzheimer's Damage: Two Cancer Drugs Demonstrate Surprising Power

July 31, 2025 — In an exciting breakthrough, researchers have identified cancer drugs that might reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease in the brain. By analyzing gene expression in brain cells, they discovered that some FDA-approved cancer medications could ...

Three-person DNA IVF Stops Inherited Disease—eight Healthy Babies Born in UK First

July 18, 2025 — In a groundbreaking UK first, eight healthy babies have been born using an IVF technique that includes DNA from three people—two parents and a female donor. The process, known as pronuclear ...

The Molecule That Might Save Your Sight—and Your Heart

June 25, 2025 — Washington University researchers found that raising a molecule called ApoM helps eye cells sweep away harmful cholesterol deposits linked to age-related macular degeneration, potentially preventing vision loss, and the same trick might aid failing ...

Early Driver of Prostate Cancer Aggressiveness

June 3, 2025 — Researchers have identified a gene that plays a key role in prostate cancer cells that have transitioned to a more aggressive, treatment-resistant form. The gene can be indirectly targeted with an existing class of drugs, suggesting a potential ...

People with Critical Cardiovascular Disease May Benefit from Palliative Care

May 16, 2025 — Palliative care is specialized medical care focused on easing symptoms, addressing psychological and spiritual needs, and helping patients and caregivers make critical decisions aligned with their ...

Shorter Radiation Therapy After Prostate Surgery Safe, Study Finds

May 16, 2025 — Researchers found that stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), a form of high-dose radiation delivered in just five sessions, is as safe as conventional treatment, with similar side effects and a similar impact on quality of ...

Urine Test Could Reveal Early Prostate Cancer

Apr. 29, 2025 — A newly published study indicates that prostate cancer can be diagnosed at an early stage through a simple urine sample. With the aid of AI and extensive analyses of gene activity in tumors, they have identified new biomarkers of high diagnostic ...

Prostate Cancer Discovery Opens Door to More Tailored Treatments

Apr. 24, 2025 — Prostate cancer has distinct genetic properties in different groups of men that could be targeted to improve patient outcomes, new research ...

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Parts of Our DNA May Evolve Much Faster Than Previously Thought

Apr. 23, 2025 — Scientists have cracked open some of the most mysterious corners of our DNA, revealing that parts of the human genome mutate at a far faster pace than previously imagined. By studying four ...

Older Adults Respond Well to Immunotherapy Despite Age-Related Immune System Differences

Apr. 22, 2025 — Older adults with cancer respond just as well as younger patients to immune checkpoint inhibitors despite age-related immune system differences, ...

Deep Learning Algorithm Used to Pinpoint Potential Disease-Causing Variants in Non-Coding Regions of the Human Genome

Apr. 18, 2025 — Researchers have successfully employed an algorithm to identify potential mutations which increase disease risk in the noncoding regions our DNA, ...

Nature-Based Activity Is Effective Therapy for Anxiety and Depression, Study Shows

Apr. 16, 2025 — Researchers evaluating a nature-based program of activities for patients with mild to moderate mental health conditions have shown that improvements ...

Golden Eyes: How Gold Nanoparticles May One Day Help to Restore People's Vision

Apr. 16, 2025 — A team of researchers has identified a promising new approach that may one day help to restore vision in people affected by macular degeneration and ...

Sleep Matters: Duration, Timing, Quality and More May Affect Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Apr. 14, 2025 — Healthy sleep includes multiple components, such as number of hours of sleep per night, how long it takes to fall asleep, daytime functioning and ...

Better Tools When Searching for Genetic Causes of Asthma

Apr. 13, 2025 — A new study combines genetic data and improved computational tools to look more closely at GWAS results for both adult-onset and childhood-onset asthma. The research identified many genetic variants ...

Parents' Metabolic Traits Can Affect the Child's Health Over Time

Apr. 13, 2025 — Research shows that the biological parents' genes affect the child's insulin function and capacity to regulate blood sugar levels and blood lipids in different ways. Such knowledge may be used to to ...

Further Translation of the Language of the Genome

Apr. 11, 2025 — Research into transcription factors deepen understanding of the 'language' of the genome, offering insights into human ...

Researchers Develop New Way to Match Young Cancer Patients With the Right Drugs

Apr. 1, 2025 — A team has developed a new way to quickly find personalized treatments for young cancer patients, by growing their tumors in chicken eggs and ...

How a Critical Enzyme Keeps Potentially Dangerous Genes in Check

Mar. 28, 2025 — The new study reveals a remarkable way that cells keep us safe from transposable elements (TEs) gone wild. The researchers found that cells have taken advantage of an entire protein network to ...

Adulting Is Hard on the Heart: Teen to Young Adulthood Is a Critical Time to Address Risk

Mar. 26, 2025 — Many youth have heart disease risk factors by their late teens, and preventing or addressing these risks early may reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease in the future, according to a ...

Cellular Mechanisms That May Lead to Onset of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Mar. 21, 2025 — New study shows that dysfunction of protective immune cells in GI tract may contribute to onset of inflammation in Crohn's ...

Minimal TV Viewing May Be Protective for Heart Diseases Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

Mar. 12, 2025 — A sedentary lifestyle such as watching TV (two or more hours daily) may be a key factor in the risk of developing heart and blood vessel diseases, according to an analysis of health records from a ...

Prostate Cancer Is Not a Death Knell, Study Shows

Mar. 10, 2025 — Prostate cancer statistics can look scary: 34,250 U.S. deaths in 2024. 1.4 million new cases worldwide in 2022. ...

Possible Biomarker Identified for Crohn's Disease With Arthritis Type

Mar. 5, 2025 — People with Crohn's disease and related joint inflammation linked to immune system dysfunction have distinct gut bacteria or microbiota, with the bacterium Mediterraneibacter gnavus being a ...

New Hope for Immunotherapy as Prostate Cancer Treatment

Mar. 4, 2025 — Researchers used a double-pronged approach to reduce tumor growth in tissue samples of prostate ...

Study Uncovers Genetic Drivers of Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Mar. 3, 2025 — Scientists have uncovered new genetic clues that explain why some prostate cancers remain slow-growing while others become ...

Strong Link Between Western Diet During Pregnancy and ADHD

Mar. 3, 2025 — New research reveals that a mother's diet during pregnancy -- characterized by a Western dietary pattern high in fat and sugar and low in fresh ingredients -- may increase the risk of ...

Discovery of Rare Gene Variants Provides Window Into Tailored Type 2 Diabetes Treatment

Feb. 26, 2025 — A new study details the discovery of rare gene variants that increase the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in multiple generations of Asian Indian people. The unusual finding is a step toward more ...

Screening and Treating Maternal Psychological Health Key to Improving Cardiovascular Health

Feb. 25, 2025 — Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both ...

DNA Origami Suggests Route to Reusable, Multifunctional Biosensors

Feb. 24, 2025 — A team has used a process known as DNA origami to make electrochemical sensors that can quickly detect and measure ...

People With Certain Heart Conditions May Play Competitive Sports, Scientific Statement Suggests

Feb. 20, 2025 — Shared decision-making between clinicians and athletes of all ages who have cardiovascular abnormalities and want to participate in competitive sports is essential, according to a new joint ...

Almost 90% of People Would Agree to Genetic Testing to Tailor Medication Use, Survey Finds

Feb. 19, 2025 — New research shows almost 90% of people in England would agree to genetic testing to get the most effective medication and reduce the risk of side ...

New Study Uncovers How Genes Influence Retinal Aging and Brain Health

Feb. 18, 2025 — Researchers used mice with nine different genetic backgrounds to identify factors influencing eye aging, paving the way for eye-based diagnostics for neurodegenerative ...

A Single Protein May Have Helped Shape the Emergence of Spoken Language

Feb. 18, 2025 — How much does the evolution of human speech owe to one amino ...

Older Patients Can Inadvertently Be Put at Risk When They Are Taken Off Blood-Thinning Drugs

Feb. 18, 2025 — A new study suggests that the benefits of prescribing anticoagulation drugs to certain older people outweigh the potential ...

Researchers Identify DNA Changes, Biological Pathways Associated With Inherited Cancer Risk

Feb. 17, 2025 — Stanford Medicine researchers sifted through thousands of single nucleotide mutations in DNA to identify fewer than 400 that are functionally associated with inherited cancer ...

Scientists Develop Innovative DNA Hydrogels for Sustained Drug Release

Feb. 13, 2025 — DNA hydrogels are biocompatible drug delivery systems for targeted therapeutic interventions. Conventional DNA hydrogels, formed with many DNA nanostructure units, lead to increased preparation costs ...

Uncovering Novel Transcriptional Enhancers in Neuronal Development and Neuropsychiatric Disorders

Feb. 13, 2025 — Genome-wide association studies (GWASs) have linked genetic variants to neuropsychiatric disorders, but their regulatory roles in non-coding regions remain largely unclear. Using the LUHMES neuronal ...