Genetic study identifies modifiable factors
Multiresponse Mendelian randomization (MR2) estimates the causal associations of modifiable factors and coexisting disorders with irritable bowel syndrome…
New genetic factor identified in worsening of MASLD, with vitamin B3 as the most effective therapeutic agent
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Approximately 30% of the global population is affected by metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MASLD),…
Study finds common genetic target may halt breast cancer cell growth
Credit: Cell Genomics (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.xgen.2025.100876 Researchers from USask have identified a potential target for eliminating breast cancer…
Psilocybin better preserves depressed patients’ emotional response to music than standard drug, study finds
Brain regions showing altered BOLD response to surprising > unsurprising events in ESC (escitalopram; n=19) and PT (n=22)…
A new dental flosser enables at-home stress monitoring
Credit: ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces (2025). DOI: 10.1021/acsami.5c02988 Over time, stress and anxiety can build to a…
Exercise is the key to maintaining Vitamin D levels in winter, study finds
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The sun may be shining now, and our vitamin D levels are getting a…
Foam treatment rapidly relieves itch and clears stubborn scalp psoriasis lesions
Credit: Lisha Dunlap from Pexels Research led by the SKiN Center for Dermatology observed substantial clearance of scalp…
Machine learning brings consistency to newborn genetic screening
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to…
Researchers map 7,000-year-old genetic mutation that protects against HIV
Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2025.04.015 Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now,…
Natural short sleepers have a genetic mutation, finds new study
A rare genetic mutation was identified in a human with natural short sleep traits. Credit: Ketut Subiyanto/Pexels Not…