Genetics

Molecule Discovery Could Revolutionize Chronic Pain Treatment

Molecule Discovery Could Revolutionize Chronic Pain Treatment

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers have identified a natural molecule, phosphatidic acid, that reduces the sensitivity of touch-sensing ion channels, providing a promising new avenue ...

Muscle Proteins Trigger Desire for Exercise

Muscle Proteins Trigger Desire for Exercise

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals that certain muscle proteins activated during exercise can increase the desire to stay active, shedding light on ...

Secrets of Survival and Mysterious Extinction on Wrangel Island

Secrets of Survival and Mysterious Extinction on Wrangel Island

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

The woolly mammoths on Wrangel Island, derived from a very small initial population, sustained themselves for 6,000 years despite genetic hurdles. Their ...

Modern Human DNA Has Neanderthal Traces – Except the Y Chromosome

Modern Human DNA Has Neanderthal Traces – Except the Y Chromosome

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

By Jenny Graves /The Conversation Neanderthals, the closest cousins of modern humans, lived in parts of Europe and Asia until their extinction some ...

Oxytocin’s Link to Obesity and Postnatal Depression

Oxytocin’s Link to Obesity and Postnatal Depression

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study has identified the TRPC5 gene as a cause of obesity, behavioral issues, and postnatal depression. Researchers found that ...

Eating specific foods lowers risk of type 2 diabetes even if it’s genetic

Eating specific foods lowers risk of type 2 diabetes even if it’s genetic

Health
Sarah Carter

In life, the simplest advice is often the best, especially when it comes to preventing a range of mental and physical health ...

New Molecular Signatures Found for Alzheimer’s Disease

New Molecular Signatures Found for Alzheimer’s Disease

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers identified unique molecular signatures of blood-brain barrier dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease. They discovered altered communication between brain vascular cells mediated ...

Discovery of Memory “Glue” Explains Lifelong Recall

Discovery of Memory “Glue” Explains Lifelong Recall

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: A new study reveals the role of the molecule KIBRA in forming long-term memories. Researchers found that KIBRA acts as a ...

Key Brain Protein Reveals New Insights for Treating Neurological Disorders

Key Brain Protein Reveals New Insights for Treating Neurological Disorders

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A novel study uncovers how the protein Gephyrin aids in synapse formation, providing new insights into brain connectivity. The findings could ...

Your Caffeine Craving: Genetic or Learned?

Your Caffeine Craving: Genetic or Learned?

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study suggests that your love for coffee may be influenced by your genes. Researchers compared genetic data with coffee ...