Epigenetics and Obesity
Michael Greger M.D. FACLM via Nutrition Facts – Identical twins don’t just share DNA; they also share a uterus. Identical twins don’t just share DNA; they also share a uterus.…
Giant Viruses Found on Greenland Ice Sheet
Aarhus University via EurekAlert! – The viruses probably regulate the growth of snow algae on the ice by infecting them. Knowing how to control these viruses could help us reduce some…
Researchers Discover Genetic Connections to Alcohol Consumption
University of California San Diego via News-Medical – A research group centered at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine has drilled deep into a dataset of over 3…
How Oxygen Radicals Protect Against Cancer
Goethe University Frankfurt via EurekAlert – Originally, oxygen radicals – reactive oxygen species, or ROS for short – were considered to be exclusively harmful in the body. They are produced, for…
Accelerated Cellular Aging Associated With Mortality Seen in Depressed Individuals
Walter Reed Army Institute of Research via EurekAlert – Cells from healthy individuals with major depressive disorder were found to have higher than expected rates of methylation at specific sites on…
How to Use Blood Tests & Biomarkers to Improve Your Mental Health
Dr. Caroline Leaf – Words like “health”, “wellbeing” and “longevity” are often thrown around, but what do they actually mean, and what do they mean for you? In this podcast…
Study Reveals Birth Defects Caused by Flame Retardant
University of Georgia via Newswise – *Research focuses on man’s exposure prior to conception. A new study from the University of Georgia has shown that exposure to a now-banned flame retardant can…
Extinguishing Fearful Memories Depends on the Flexibility of Your DNA
University of Queensland via EurekAlert – Fear is an important survival mechanism and so too is the ability to inhibit fear when it’s no longer needed. In order to counter-balance…
DNA Discovery Can Lead to New Types of Cancer Drugs
University of Copenhagen the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences via EurekAlert – Cells can both survive and multiply under more stress than previously thought, shows research from the Faculty…
