Breakthrough in Understanding Genetic Regulatory Effects in Pigs
Researchers have made significant strides in understanding genetic regulatory effects across pig tissues, shedding light on the potential for fundamental biological discovery and exploitation in animal breeding and human biomedicine. The Farm Animal Genotype-Tissue Expression (FarmGTEx) project has been established…
Genetic Influence on Body’s Response to Low Oxygen
Genetics May Influence the Body’s Response to Low Oxygen, Pitt Study Finds University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine researchers have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the body’s response to limited oxygen and its impact on blood vessel disease of…
The Importance of Self-Care and Home-Summer Cooling Treatments
The New Year is a time to start afresh, work on your goals and rejuvenate yourself. Self-care is one of the most important forms of love. It’s imperative to take time off your busy schedule and focus on revitalising yourself….
6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes
6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes By Tracy Swartz Published Jan. 7, 2024, 4:13 p.m. ET Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to…
Rice University Scientists Develop Noninvasive Method to Monitor Gene Expression in the Brain
This week, Rice University scientists have made a groundbreaking development in the study of gene expression in the brain. Their research, published in Nature Biotechnology, introduces a noninvasive method to monitor gene expression dynamics in the brain through a simple…
Seeking Another Earth: Look for Low Carbon Dioxide
Seeking another Earth? Look for low carbon dioxide What do we need to find if we want to discover another Earth? If an exoplanet is too far away for even the most powerful telescopes to search directly for water or…
Study Shows Impact of Mobile Methadone Units in Rural Areas
A recent study has highlighted the impact of mobile methadone units in rural areas, particularly in addressing the challenges of limited healthcare infrastructure and transportation barriers. The study, published in Health Services Research, emphasized the potential benefits of providing new…
Understanding and Managing Cookie Preferences at Leximural
Privacy is a fundamental right, and it’s important to have control over how our personal data is used. At Leximural, we respect your privacy and strive to provide you with choices when it comes to cookies and data processing. Our…
New Approach to Targeting Parkinson’s Disease Protein Shows Promise in Research Study
Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating condition that can be caused by elevated levels of the intrinsically disordered protein α-synuclein, which lacks typical small-molecule binding pockets. However, a recent research article published in the field of applied biological sciences presents a…
Study Reveals Children’s Vulnerability to Poor Air Quality in Scotland
Children are more vulnerable to poor air quality, according to a recent study conducted in Dundee, Scotland. The research, led by Prof Jill Belch from the University of Dundee’s medical school, revealed that increased air pollution has a greater impact…