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New study suggests harmless E.coli acquired new genetic material in a wide range of hosts, including poultry and pigs, to become a multidrug-resistant pathogen strain in humans. More E.coli strains inhabit the digestive tracts of…

CAMBRIDGE, MA - Using a new polymerization process, chemical engineers at MIT have created a new material which is stronger than steel and as light as plastic, and can be easily manufactured in large quantities.The new material is a…

Newly discovered genetic knowledge about two pest subspecies of western bees will help commercial and hobby beekeepers. A new UF/IFAS study has identified genetic traits relevant to the production and behavioral attributes of these two key…

In cerebral palsy, the first thing that comes to mind for many doctors is a birth injury or asphyxiation. | Photo credit: iStock Images Highlights!--component_10>…

Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive motor impairment that begins in early childhood. It has been widely believed to be the result of oxygen deprivation during birth or other birth-related factors such as prematurity.While this is true for…

STANFORD, Calif. — Men's and women's brains really work differently, and scientists say it all comes down to their genes. A team from Stanford Medicine has discovered more than 1,000 genes that are much more active in the brain gray matter…

It's no secret that we need more sustainable materials if we hope to help the planet. Bio-derived materials are a potential option, but they need to be economical if someone wants to use them. For example, a better organic milk jug would…

Topline Breastfeeding women infected with Covid-19 cannot transmit the virus through breast milk, according to a peer-reviewed study published in Pediatric research Tuesday, validating a small number of more limited studies and supporting…

Japanese researchers have shown that albino mice of the C57BL / 6 line, harboring a mutated variant of the tyrosinase gene, have an increased susceptibility to the inflammatory liver disease known as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.…

COLLEGE STATION, Texas - The scientific community has long wondered how, when, and who first traveled to the Americas many years ago. The long-accepted theory, based on tool similarities, was that the earliest inhabitants of Japan, known…

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UNDER EMBARGO UNTIL TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30 AT 8:00 AM ESTNewswise - New York, NY (November 29, 2021) In the largest genetic study of suicide attempts to date, researchers have identified a region of the genome on chromosome 7 that contains…

Neel Joshi, associate professor of chemistry and chemical biology, and Avinash Manjula-Basavanna, postdoctoral researcher, are working on programmable microbial ink for 3D printing of living materials, in the Mugar Life!-->…

In a long-term study of mountain chickadees, researchers showed for the first time that there is a genetic component linked to the highly specialized spatial memory of small birds and that differences in memory abilities between birds are…

Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the accumulation of fat in the liver unrelated to alcohol abuse or other liver disease. It is often associated with obesity and diabetes and is considered a manifestation of metabolic syndrome.…

IBS is a common condition around the world, affecting about 1 in 10 people and causing a wide range of symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, and intestinal dysfunction that can dramatically affect people's lives. The diagnosis is…

Buried in boat coffins in an otherwise barren desert, the mummies of the Tarim Basin have long intrigued scientists and inspired many theories as to their enigmatic origins. Since the late 1990s, the discovery of hundreds of naturally…

Research data could aid efforts to prevent and treat adverse pregnancy outcomes, showing importance of progressive medicine BUFFALO, NY - New study examines the evolutionary history of pregnancy, identifying hundreds of genes that have…

WASHINGTON, Sept 22 (Reuters) - More than a millennium ago, intrepid sailors crossed vast stretches of the Pacific Ocean in double-hulled sailing canoes to reach the remote islands of Polynesia, the last region habitable of the planet to be…

A study, the results of which were recently announced, could rekindle the debate over whether former Italian residents migrated from Turkey or not. The decade-long study demonstrated a strong link in the DNA of the…

The most comprehensive study to date on genetic diversity in the Middle East has provided insight into the lives of ancient humans who experienced seismic events such as the development of agriculture and the formation of the…

H3K9 cerebellar methylation levels were lower in Suv39h2-deficient mice than in control mice.Credit: RIKEN A new study from the RIKEN Brain Science Institute (CBS) in Japan shows that the lack of methylation of histones can lead…

Cerebellum seen here in orange. cerebellar means "relating to the cerebellum". The cerebral-cerebellar circuits connect the brain and the cerebellum. Source: SciePro / Shutterstock A pioneering new study…

Cerebellum seen here in orange. cerebellar means "relating to the cerebellum". The cerebral-cerebellar circuits connect the brain and the cerebellum. Source: SciePro / Shutterstock A pioneering new study…

Recent research on a cluster of giant conifers is helping scientists better understand why some trees are able to survive pests, and may help foresters raise trees with the resilience needed to survive in the face of new and…

© iStock / peterschreiber.media Scientists have identified a link between specific genes and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia. New research, led by Oxford Brookes…

In the most detailed genomic study ever conducted on individuals over 100 years of age, researchers looked at several specific genetic characteristics that appear to confer protection against age-related diseases. Genetic variants…

April 26 (Reuters) - A genome study involving the last remaining populations of the Sumatran rhino - a solitary inhabitant of the rainforest - provides what scientists have called good news on the prospects of saving this critically…

An interdisciplinary team led by KU Leuven and Stanford has identified 76 overlapping genetic locations that shape both our face and our brains. What the researchers did not find was evidence that this genetic overlap also predicts a…

Scientists have long known that there is a genetic link between the shapes of our brain and our face. For example, research shows that people with certain rare genetic diseases also have facial abnormalities,…

An interdisciplinary team led by KU Leuven and Stanford has identified 76 overlapping genetic locations that shape both our face and our brains. What the researchers did not find was evidence that this genetic overlap also predicts a…

NEW YORK - A number of genetic loci that influence the shape of the human brain also have an effect on the shape of the face, according to a new analysis. Through a genome-wide association study, an international team of researchers has…

An analysis of gender differences in the genetics of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depressive disorder indicates that while there is substantial genetic overlap between males and females, there are notable gender…

The way we understand and differentiate species is primarily through genotypic and phenotypic variation, but also location. However, a recent study reveals that despite isolation events in the past, there is a genetic link between several…

Press releaseTuesday, February 16, 2021A study led by the NIH locates five genes that may play a vital role in Lewy body dementia. In a study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, scientists found that…

In a study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), scientists found that five genes can play a critical role in determining whether a person will suffer from Lewy Body Dementia, a devastating disorder that…

Comparison between the randomized controlled trial and the “Mendelian randomization” genetic…

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An innovative genetic study of protein levels in the blood, conducted by researchers in the MRC Integrative Epidemiology Unit (MRC-IEU) at the University of Bristol, demonstrated how genetic data can be used to support the prioritization…

Photo by Peter Neumann on Unsplash Groundbreaking study sheds light on why bats fly in labs that advance medical understanding. Among mammals, bats are particularly known for their exceptional adaptations to their…

The researchers looked at a particular mutation in a gene linked to Parkinson's.Canadian researchers believe mutations in 1 gene are likely responsible for an increased risk of Parkinson's disease (PD), as well as Crohn's and leprosy,…

A meta-analysis of several studies on the genetic background of Tourette syndrome (TS) - a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by chronic involuntary motor and vocal tics - reveals that variants in hundreds of genes, working in…

The largest genomic study of parasitic worms to date has identified hundreds of thousands of new genes and predicted many new potential drug and drug targets. Research from the Wellcome Sanger Institute, Washington University in St. Louis,…

A study has found that there is a genetic link between two deadly diseases involving the lungs - interstitial and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis associated with rheumatoid arthritis. Picture by pixabay October 22…

Lamb stew, hearty and fragrant, cooked until the meat is falling off the bone and served with thick, chewy noodles - this is the type of food that survives the winter cold of northern China.Further south, warmer climates favor more crops.…

Story Highlights Ovarian cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer Men carrying the gene have an increased risk of other types of cancer CNN —…

In his book The genejournalist and physician Siddhartha Mukherjee borrows Richard Dawkins' description of genes not as 'plans' corn 'receipts' which specify the processes inside our body, calling them 'formula for forms.' Our understanding…

A number of indigenous people in the Amazon rainforest may in part be descended from the peoples of the Pacific, the researchers say.It remains a mystery as to when and how this genetic signature of a group from…

April 22, 2015 The likelihood of being bitten by mosquitoes may be linked to our genes, according to a twin study co-authored by a University of Florida scientist. Research from the University of Florida and the London School of Hygiene…

There are many reasons why people gain different amounts of weight and why fat is stored in different parts of their body. Now, researchers are pointing to a genetic reason for a tendency to gain weight. Their findings, which are part of…

The first study showing that the adverse effects of fried foods can vary depending on an individual's genetic makeup has been published today. People with a genetic predisposition to obesity have a higher risk of obesity and chronic…