Breakthrough discovery can reduce depression, fear, and anxiety
Molecular biology with neuroscience researchers have found that a gene plays an important role in reducing depression, fear, and anxiety
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Joseph Shavit
- Jan 15
Researchers find connection between diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers and dementia
A new twin study suggests that the same genes may be behind the risk of both cardiometabolic diseases and dementia.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 12
Gene carried by 60% of Europeans predisposes people to slimness
Researchers have discovered that those who have a certain version of a gene involved in cell nutrition tend to accumulate less fat.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 10
Medical discovery revolutionizes colorectal cancer treatment
Scientists have discovered a rare gene in the tumors of some colorectal cancer patients which could lead to more accurate diagnoses.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 9
Trojan Horse virus eliminates cancerous tumors from the inside out
A new technology enables the body to produce therapeutic agents on demand at the exact location where they are needed.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 9
Life-changing drug delivers unprecedented results in pancreatic cancer treatment
The results of this study are in stark contrast to anything we’ve seen before in pancreatic cancer, said Ben Stanger, MD, PhD.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 7
Researchers discover what makes time-restricted dieting work
Numerous studies have shown health benefits of time-restricted eating including increase in life span in laboratory studies.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 24, 2022
Researchers make major genetic discovery regarding breast cancer risk
A global study led by the University of Otago has discovered a gene, that when modified, could reduce the risk of breast cancer.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 23, 2022
Researchers discover the secrets of a good night's sleep
A good night's sleep can work wonders for both mind and body, but what is it that determines how much we need to sleep?
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 22, 2022
Humans continue to evolve with the emergence of 155 new genes
Modern humans evolutionarily split from our chimpanzee ancestors nearly 7 million years ago, yet we are continuing to evolve.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 20, 2022
Scientists have finally identified the genetic cause of lupus
International team of researchers has identified DNA mutations in a gene that senses viral RNA, as a cause of the autoimmune disease lupus.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 13, 2022
Silver-bullet antibody destroys all known SARS-CoV-2 variants
As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, newer variants of SARS-CoV-2 have been evolving ways to evade the antibodies our bodies make.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 9, 2022
Medical discovery substantially improves treatment of colorectal cancer
Scientists have discovered a rare gene in the tumors of some colorectal cancer patients which could lead to more personalized treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 9, 2022
Gene carried by 60% of Europeans predisposes people to slimness
Researchers have discovered that those who have a certain version of a gene involved in cell nutrition tend to accumulate less fat.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 9, 2022
Anti-KRAS drug delivers unprecedented results in pancreatic cancer care
A small molecule inhibitor that attacks the difficult to target, cancer-causing gene mutation KRAS, found in nearly 30 % of all human tumors
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 8, 2022
Consistent exercise positively affects your body right down to its molecules and genes
Consistent exercise can change not just waistlines but the very molecules in the human body that influence how genes behave.
Joshua Shavit
- Nov 18, 2022
Ancient genomes reveal hidden history of human adaptation
The use of ancient DNA, including samples of human remains around 45,000 years old, has shed light on a previously unknown aspect of humans
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 9, 2022
Medical discovery strikingly improves treatment of colorectal cancer
A rare gene in the tumors of some colorectal cancer patients could lead to more accurate diagnoses and, eventually, personalized treatments.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 9, 2022
Gene found that predisposes people to slimness, carried by 60% of Europeans
Researchers discovered that those who have a certain version of a gene involved in cell nutrition tend to accumulate less fat.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 8, 2022
Groundbreaking study identifies the cause of ADHD
ADHD is one of the most common neurological disorders and is characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity and difficuly focusing
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