Miracle treatment for osteoporosis promises youthful bones for life
As the population continues to age, the incidence of bone-related diseases such as osteoporosis is on the rise.
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JJ Shavit
- Apr 15
New discovery could revolutionize blood cancer prevention
The new technique called PACER could help in the development of drugs to target this gene, TCL1A, which could suppress associated cancers.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 31
New study reveals how the brain forms memories
One of the most fascinating aspects of the brain is memory, which allows us to store, retrieve and use information learned during our lives.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 22
Lifechanging discovery can reduce depression, fear, and anxiety
The presence of the Tob gene helps with stress resilience and that its removal leads to an increase in depression, fear, and anxiety.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 14
First ever study identifies how humans lost their body hair
Humans appear to have the genes for a full coat of body hair, but evolution has disabled them, scientists at University of Utah Health.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 11
Rare gene discovery dramatically improves cancer treatment
This finding could lead to more accurate diagnoses and, eventually, personalized treatments that target the protein expressed by the gene.
JJ Shavit
- Mar 8
Groundbreaking study identifies the cause of ADHD
Israeli scientists have cracked code to better understand the genetic causes of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
JJ Shavit
- Feb 12
Scientists discover gene variant that predisposes people to be thinner
Researchers have discovered that those who have a certain version of a gene involved in cell nutrition tend to accumulate less fat.
JJ Shavit
- Feb 11
Medical discovery drastically improves treatment of colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the Western world, especially in people over 50.
JJ Shavit
- Jan 29
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
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
JJ 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?
JJ 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.
JJ 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.
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