The surge in premature births during the COVID-19 pandemic was a cause for concern, but a recent analysis of California birth records reveals that vaccines played a pivotal role in restoring the early birth rate to pre-pandemic levels. Jenna Nobles, a sociology professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, emphasizes the substantial impact of maternal COVID-19 … Read more
Tulane University’s latest study has unveiled a previously unknown molecular pathway that could play a crucial role in halting the progression of lung cancer. As one of the most prevalent cancers worldwide and a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, lung cancer poses a significant health challenge. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of … Read more
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have devised an innovative method to thwart infections caused by a range of alphaviruses, a group of mosquito-borne viruses known for causing joint and brain infections in humans. Led by Michael S. Diamond, MD, Ph.D., the Herbert S. Gasser Professor of Medicine, and Daved H. … Read more
Adhering to the cancer prevention guidelines set by the World Cancer Research Fund/American Institute for Cancer Research (WCRF/AICR), which promote a healthy lifestyle, is linked to a reduced risk of overall cancer and specific types such as breast cancer, according to a study published in BMC Medicine. The 2018 WCRF/AICR recommendations focus on minimizing cancer … Read more
New research conducted by scientists from the University of Amsterdam and the HUN-REN Research Center for Natural Sciences in Hungary affirms that newborn babies have the ability to perceive the beat in music. The study, published in the journal Cognition on November 27, reveals that this capability goes beyond statistical learning, indicating that beat perception … Read more
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid, led by Guadalupe Sabio and José Jalife, have uncovered a novel signaling mechanism linked to the development of ventricular fibrillation—an irregular heartbeat and a common cause of sudden cardiac death. The study, detailed in the journal Nature Cardiovascular Research, introduces potential avenues for future … Read more
Children naturally embrace risk as they navigate the world, but new research suggests that the extent to which they take risks may be influenced by the predictability of support from the adults in their lives. According to a study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, children lacking reliable parental support are … Read more
When you experience a near miss accident or face intimidation, you’ve likely felt the fight or flight response—a surge in heart rate, anxiety, and perhaps shaking or sweating. However, hours after the stress subsides, another response may kick in—an intense craving for comfort food, the processed, high-fat indulgence you know isn’t the healthiest choice. This … Read more
Researchers, led by Tan Li from the Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, have made significant strides in identifying potential therapeutic avenues for ovarian cancer. They developed novel small molecule inhibitors targeting CPSF3, a critical component of the cleavage and polyadenylation specificity factor (CPSF) complex that plays a pivotal role … Read more
Stem cells possess the remarkable ability to transform into specific cell types, replenishing dead or damaged cells within our bodies. Unraveling the mystery of how these versatile cells determine their fate in various situations, a team led by Bon-Kyoung Koo at IMBA and the Institute for Basic Science identified a pivotal gene, Daam1, through their … Read more