Healthy Science News
- Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer riskNew research findings indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks, including an increased risk of kidney cancer.
- How a middle schooler found a new compound in a piece of goose poopA group of young students became bonafide biomedical scientists before they even started high school. Through a partnership with a nearby university, the middle schoolers collected and analyzed environmental samples to find new antibiotic candidates. One unique sample, goose poop collected at a local park, had a bacterium that showed antibiotic activity and contained a […]
- Cosmetic dermatology in the digital ageDriven by rapid advances in technology and the ever-growing influence of the digital landscape, the art of caring for the physical body and the digital world are becoming increasingly intertwined. The field of cosmetic dermatology is no exception.
- Deadly diets driving digestive diseasesAgainst the backdrop of an alarming increase in the number of people under 50 being diagnosed with bowel cancer, researchers are urging people to bump up their fiber intake and improve their eating habits if they want to reduce their risk of deadly digestive cancers. Two recent studies expand on existing evidence that a diet […]
- Higher ratio of plant protein to animal protein may improve heart healthEating a diet with a higher ratio of plant-based protein to animal-based protein may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and coronary heart disease (CHD), according to a new study. According to the researchers, these risk reductions are likely driven by the replacement of red and processed meats with plant proteins. The researchers also […]
- Study may reverse century-old understanding of the shape of 'arms' on mammals' brain cellsBiology textbooks may need a revision, say scientists, who present new evidence that an arm-like structure of mammalian brain cells may be a different shape than scientists have assumed for more than a century.
- How artificial intelligence could automate genomics researchNew research suggests that large language models like GPT-4 could streamline the process of gene set enrichment, an approach what genes do and how they interact. Results bring science one step closer to automating one of the most widely used methods in genomics research.
- Newfound mechanism may explain why some cancer treatments boost risk of heart diseaseA cancer therapy that prompts the body's immune defenses against viruses and bacteria to attack tumors can make patients more vulnerable to heart attack and stroke. A possible explanation for this side effect is that the treatment interferes with immune regulation in the heart's largest blood vessels, a new study suggests.
- All people are unique -- also in the gutA new study increases our knowledge about the gut and the life of gut bacteria. The study shows, among other things, that changes in the gut environment have an impact on the composition and activity of gut bacteria. Ultimately, this may help explain why we all have different gut bacteria and probably also why we […]
- Critical relationship between stem cells and mechanical signals unveiledResearchers uncover how two mechano-sensing ion channels are essential to maintain healthy stem cells.