With widespread, sustained declines in fertility, the world population will likely peak in 2064 at around 9.7 billion, and then…
High-fat diet with antibiotic use linked to gut inflammation
Researchers have found that combining a Western-style high-fat diet with antibiotic use significantly increases the risk of developing pre- inflammatory…
Molecular ‘tails’ are secret ingredient for gene activation in humans, yeast, and other organisms
Researchers have discovered how diverse forms of life are able to use the same cellular machinery for DNA transcription.
Scientists uncover key process in the manufacture of ribosomes and proteins
Researchers have shown that an enzyme called RNA polymerase (Pol) II drives generation of the building blocks of ribosomes, the…
Research raises concerns about firearm access for people with dementia
New research looks at how caregivers address the issues of firearm safety when taking care of someone who has Alzheimer’s…
Credit-card sized tool provides new insights into how cancer cells invade host tissues
Researchers have developed a credit-card sized tool for growing cancer cells outside the human body, which they believe will enhance…
Only a third of pediatricians fully follow guidelines on peanut allergy prevention
While 93 percent of U.S. pediatricians surveyed were aware of the national guidelines on peanut allergy prevention in infants, only…
Study of natural gas flaring finds high risks to babies
Researchers have found that exposure to flaring — the burning off of excess natural gas — at oil and gas…
Early life stress is associated with youth-onset depression for some types of stress but not others
Examining the association between eight different types of early life stress (ELS) and youth-onset depression, a study reports that individuals…
Simple twist of DNA determines fate of placenta
The development of the mammalian placenta depends upon an unusual twist that separates DNA’s classic double helix into a single-stranded…