Androgen receptor signaling found to upregulate gene driving melanoma severity in men
Method by which androgen-activated androgen receptors (ARs) increase fucosyltransferase 4 (FUT4) expression.
Pregnant women show significant immune system changes linked to gut microbiome
How gut microbiota and metabolite changes relate to immune function during pregnancy.
Genetics of estrogen production linked to endometrial cancer risk in postmenopausal women
A study in eBioMedicine identifies genetic factors regulating blood estrone levels in postmenopausal women, linking specific genetic loci to an increased risk of endometrial cancer, highlighting the role of non-ovarian…
Stress driving substance use in American teens, study finds
A study in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report reveals stress and experimentation as primary motivators for substance use among American adolescents, with significant implications for developing targeted interventions and…
CDC releases new syphilis testing guidelines to combat rising cases
The CDC's new guidelines in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report outline comprehensive testing protocols for syphilis diagnosis, emphasizing the combined use of nontreponemal and treponemal tests to improve detection…
Long COVID in children: A closer look reveals lasting impacts
A comprehensive review in Pediatrics highlights the significant impact of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 (PASC) in children, revealing a wide range of long-term symptoms and the need for further research…
Drug repurposing study finds lonafarnib effective against RSV
A study in Nature Communications identifies lonafarnib from the ReFRAME drug-repurposing library as a potent inhibitor of the RSV fusion protein, showing promise in reducing RSV infection in vitro and…
Prenatal exposure to phthalates linked to higher risk of preterm birth and low birth weight
Research in The Lancet Planetary Health links prenatal phthalate exposure to increased risks of preterm birth and low birth weight, underscoring the need for regulatory oversight on chemicals used in…
Nutrition labels lead to healthier eating in teens, study finds
Study finds that middle and high school students in Texas who use nutrition labels tend to have healthier eating habits, highlighting the importance of nutrition literacy in promoting better dietary…
New study finds 4’-fluorouridine effective against avian influenza in vitro and in vivo
A PLOS Pathogens study reveals 4’-fluorouridine effectively combats avian influenza in vitro and in animal models, showing promise as a treatment that overcomes resistance and reduces disease severity without significant…