Duchenne type muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common hereditary muscular disease among children, leaving them wheelchair-bound before the age…
New look at odd holes involved in taste, Alzheimer’s, asthma
Large holes in our cells have been implicated in depression, Alzehimer’s disease, asthma, and even taste. Now, we know what…
Parkinson’s disease may start before birth
People who develop Parkinson’s disease before age 50 may have been born with disordered brain cells that went undetected for…
Researchers identify opportunities to advance genomic medicine
New study highlights milestones in the history of genetic discoveries; equitable and fair access required to address disparities.
Algae shown to improve gastrointestinal health
A green, single-celled organism called Chlamydomonas reinhardtii has served as a model species for topics spanning algae-based biofuels to plant…
Superfast insights into cellular events
Even more detailed insights into the cell will be possible in future with the help of a new development: Scientists…
With high fiber diets, more protein may mean more bloating
People who eat high fiber diets are more likely to experience bloating if their high fiber diet is protein-rich as…
Keto diet works best in small doses
A ketogenic diet — which provides 99% of calories from fat and only 1% from carbohydrates — produces health benefits…
AI to help monitor behavior
Algorithms based on artificial intelligence do better at supporting educational and clinical decision-making, according to a new study.
Children to bear the burden of negative health effects from climate change
The grim effects that climate change will have on pediatric health outcomes was the focus of a recent article.