From pregnancy to pension: Mangoes improve diet, study shows
The beneficial effects of mango consumption in two adult subgroups: women of childbearing age (WCA) and older adults.
From gut to brain: How diet can influence Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s outcomes
Diet modification and alterations in the intestinal microbial population could impact the disease course of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
Early warning sign for myeloma found in bone marrow fat cells
A new research perspective was published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on January 16, 2024, entitled, "Bone marrow adipocytes provide early sign for progression from MGUS to multiple myeloma."
Cancer drug holds promise for shrinking polycystic kidney cysts
Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD), the most common form of polycystic kidney disease, can lead to kidney enlargement and eventual loss of function.
Scientists discover new genetic cause of inherited kidney disease
Genetic changes or mutations can cause hereditary kidney disease, which can eventually lead to dialysis or the need for kidney transplantation. Identifying the cause of inherited kidney disease is the…
New biomarkers could help detect lupus nephritis earlier
New biomarkers with improved diagnostic performance for early detection of lupus nephritis have been discovered in the University of Houston lab of Chandra Mohan, a pioneer in lupus research.
Socioeconomic conditions can shape the brain’s sensitivity to rewarding experiences
MIT neuroscientists have found that the brain's sensitivity to rewarding experiences -; a critical factor in motivation and attention -; can be shaped by socioeconomic conditions.
Study finds no fertility decline in men with inflammatory joint disease
Men with inflammatory joint disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, are less likely to be childless and have more children than their healthy peers, suggests research published online in the Annals…
Study identifies genetic variants that influence response to preterm birth treatment
A UC San Francisco-led study has for the first time identified genetic variants that predict whether patients will respond to treatment for preterm birth, a condition that affects one in…