'Google for DNA' enables rapid full-text searches of vast genetic archives

Skoltech researchers have investigated the way the composition of small molecules called lipids and metabolites varies in the brain in the first hours and days after death.

Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat in mice. A study co-led by the University of Zurich shows that this occurs through complex changes in gene regulation driven by epigenetic mechanisms. The results demonstrate how environmental pollutants contribute to the development of insulin resistance and metabolic diseases.

Three research hospitals in the Republic of Korea are reporting that restless leg syndrome was associated with an increased risk of Parkinson's disease, with 1.6% of patients with restless leg syndrome developing Parkinson's disease vs. 1.0% in matched controls and a shorter average time to diagnosis at a 15-year horizon.

We all know about the benefits of physical activity—not just to reduce the risks of chronic disease and physical injuries but also to improve mental health and productivity at work. But many people just don't get as much physical activity as they should.

If you've watched the movie KPop Demon Hunters and see the word "golden," what happens?

Firearm-related deaths are rising dramatically among high school youth, according to a new study led by Washington State University researchers.

In an exciting scientific first, researchers at the Allen Institute successfully designed a new gene therapy that reversed symptoms related to SYNGAP1-related disorders (SRD) in mice. These are a class of brain disorders that can lead to severe and debilitating symptoms including intellectual disability, epilepsy, motor problems, and risk-taking behaviors in humans. In most cases, SRDs are caused when someone has only one working copy of the SYNGAP1 gene instead of the normal two.

A research team at the LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has discovered that certain dietary fatty acids can supercharge the human immune system's ability to fight cancer. The team found that a healthy fatty acid found in olive oil and nuts, called oleic acid (OA), enhances the power of immune γδ-T cells, specialized cells known for their cancer-fighting properties.

Poor blood sugar control in adolescence increases the risk of painful future complications for people with type 1 diabetes, research co-led by University of Michigan suggests.

A new NDORMS study has found that a tailored exercise program for people aged 80 years and older with hip and/or knee osteoarthritis and other long term health conditions is both practical and acceptable, paving the way for a large clinical trial.

A popular class of therapies for treating diabetes and obesity may also have the potential to treat alcohol and drug addiction, according to a new paper published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

New research published online in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that people with cancer who quit smoking had a much lower risk of dying within two years compared to those who kept smoking. The paper is titled "Smoking Cessation and Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivorship: Real-World Data From a National Cancer Institute–Designated Cancer Center."

Watching short inspirational videos may be just as effective at reducing stress as meditation, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

Though rarely considered during treatment for opioid use disorder, uncontrolled pain is strongly linked to less success in treatment outcomes, a lower quality of life, and mental health issues, a new study led by a Virginia Tech addiction researcher found.

Drugs like Ozempic have been found to be effective at promoting weight loss. They are also remarkably expensive. Some argue that the medications could ultimately save health care systems money by reducing the risk of obesity-associated diseases.

Drugs like Ozempic have been found to be effective at promoting weight loss. They are also remarkably expensive. Some argue that the medications could ultimately save health care systems money by reducing the risk of obesity-associated diseases.

A team of researchers led by a University of Florida Health scientist recommends the universal immunization of pregnant women and infants against RSV, following a years-long assessment of the impact of hospitalizing children with respiratory syncytial virus.

The indiscriminate use of non-sterile gloves in hospitals and clinics is significantly adding to environmental pollution, with little evidence to prove that there are substantial benefits.