Symbiosis and horizontal gene transfer shape leaf beetle evolution
With more than 50,000 described species, the leaf beetle family is distributed worldwide and represents about a quarter of the species diversity of all herbivores.
Gut microbes and plant foods: a powerful duo for healthy aging
Gut microbiota and phytochemicals synergize to produce bioactive metabolites that combat aging, reduce inflammation, and enhance healthspan by supporting gut and systemic health.
Study sheds light on the incidence and risk factors of female sexual dysfunction in Chinese women
Female sexual dysfunction (FSD), a condition affecting women's sexual arousal, desire, orgasm, or pain, has been identified as a hidden epidemic in China with a higher incidence in rural areas…
Exploring the use of genomic classifier tests in prostate cancer risk stratification
A systematic review found that while genomic classifier (GC) tests may influence risk classifications or treatment decisions for patients with localized prostate cancer (PCa), there is a need for better…
Expert consensus provides unified framework for prostate cancer care in China
While prostate cancer is becoming more prevalent among middle-aged and elderly men in China, clinical practice still faces considerable challenges due to the lack of unified guidelines and high-level evidence…
Automated technology streamlines astatine-211 production for cancer therapy
Astatine-211 (At-211) is one of a handful of promising alpha emitting radioisotopes for cancer therapy.
Rising Toscana virus infections in Italy highlight climate-driven health risks
A recent study reveals a sharp rise in neuroinvasive Toscana virus infections in Italy from 2022 to 2023, driven by climate factors and expanding geographic spread.
TyG index linked to obesity measures can predict hypertension risk in US adults
A study found that the triglyceride-glucose (TyG) index, combined with obesity measures, significantly correlates with hypertension risk in American adults, offering potential for improved cardiovascular risk assessment.
Ancient viral DNA plays crucial role in early embryo development
Over half of our genomes consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA, known as transposable elements, which are widespread across the tree of life.
Breakthrough study maps critical structure of Nipah virus polymerase
Scientists at Harvard Medical School and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine have mapped a critical component of the Nipah virus, a highly lethal bat-borne pathogen that has…