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Nearly a quarter of pregnant women say they’ve been around secondhand smoke—in their homes, at work, around a friend or relative—which, according to new research, is linked to epigenetic changes—meaning changes to how genes are regulated rather than changes to Read more
Researchers at UVA Cancer Center have unveiled important new insights into how hormones known as androgens act on our cells—and the discovery could boost efforts to develop better treatments for prostate, ovarian and breast cancers. The findings shed light on Read more
Sarah Whittle, Ph.D., and Divyangana Rakesh, lead authors of the study, studied existing brain scans from 7,618 children aged 9-10 collected as part of the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study. Previous studies have identified differences in some brain regions Read more
Nearly 80% of breast tumors are estrogen receptor (ER)-positive. For decades, these tumors have been treated with anti-estrogen (endocrine) therapies to lower estrogen levels and help slow the cancer’s growth. About 20% of breast cancers are also HER2-positive at diagnosis, Read more
High-resolution imaging of fruit flies at the University of Oregon has captured mechanical motions that stem cells use to make neurons, the cells that make up the brain. These motions coordinate cell division with differentiation, where newly born cells become Read more
Each pathogen relies on a unique set of strategies and surface & secreted molecules that enable it to colonize and infect host cells, which are collectively known as “virulence factors.” Studying these strategies helps scientists unravel the disease mechanism, identify Read more
An in-depth study examining approaches to spreading and adopting innovation in the health sector has been published today by the Academic Health Science Network (AHSN Network). The review will help England’s 15 AHSNs that collectively form the AHSN Network and Read more