International collaboration reveals alarming rise in global obesity
The total number of children, adolescents and adults worldwide living with obesity has surpassed one billion, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet.
Innovative coating solution enhances hygiene and reduces corrosion in food storage
In a collaborative effort to improve the food industry, Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering, and Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, professor of horticultural science, have developed a two-step coating solution…
Novel genetic mechanisms of tetracycline resistance in gut bacteria discovered
Antibiotic resistance is a significant and growing medical problem worldwide. Researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and collaborators have found a novel genetic arrangement that may help a common…
Exploring the epigenetic impact of smoking across racial and ethnic groups
Smoking changes the way genes are expressed, which later contributes to the development of lung cancer and other smoking-related illnesses.
Unlocking the secrets of T follicular helper cells for better treatment strategies
T follicular helper cells (Tfh) are essential for strong antibody-mediated reactions of our immune system during infections and vaccinations. However, if they get out of control, this can cause diseases…
Nerve overgrowth identified as cause of pain in recurring UTIs
A perplexing problem for people with recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs) is persistent pain, even after antibiotics have successfully cleared the bacteria.
Unraveling the complex cellular composition of aldosterone-producing adenomas
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) find that the cells that make up aldosterone-producing adenomas become more transcriptionally active and express higher levels of genes linked to hormone…
UCL study highlights misconceptions about vaping risks among English smokers
More than half of smokers in England wrongly believe that vaping is more harmful or as harmful as smoking, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London)…
MRI monitoring reduces breast cancer mortality in women with BRCA1 mutations
An international study, published in the JAMA Oncology journal, in which the Clinical Oncology group of the Sant Pau Research Institute participated, has revealed that MRI monitoring in women with…
SLU study examines the relationship between adversity, psychiatric and cognitive decline
Saint Louis University associate professor of health management and policy in the College for Public Health and Social Justice, SangNam Ahn, Ph.D., recently published a paper in Journal of Clinical…