Genetic tendency to sedentary behavior linked to higher heart disease risk
Although sedentary behavior may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, says ...
Tag: Genetics
Blood test breakthrough pinpoints 70 proteins linked to asthma risk in major genetic study
A large-scale proteogenomic study uncovers key proteins and immune pathways that may drive asthma risk and severity—paving the way for ...
Eating by the book: French dietary guidelines linked to lower mortality risk
Can your diet help you live longer? New research reveals that sticking to France’s national nutrition guidelines lowers the risk ...
How your gut microbiome shapes anxiety
A recent study explores the intricate connection between gut bacteria and mental health, revealing how microbiome imbalances may contribute to ...
Unraveling the genetic differences between LUAD and LUSC in lung cancer
Lung cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality, with lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) and lung squamous cell carcinoma ...
Circadian clocks influence muscle recovery
The body's internal clock doesn't just dictate when we sleep - it also determines how quickly our muscles heal. A ...
Researchers discover neural mechanism behind leptin resistance and a way to reverse it
Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though ...
Researchers uncover genetic basis of aggressive prostate cancer
Scientists from UCLA, the University of Toronto and the University of Melbourne have uncovered new genetic clues that explain why ...
The brain-gut microbiota axis: Impact on mental health & potential treatment avenues
Gut-microbiota has been found in recent years to have a significant impact on both physical and mental health. Ted Dinan, ...
Study unlocks key differences in heart inflammation
A group of Berlin researchers in collaboration with international scientists have found differences in heart inflammation caused by COVID-19, anti-COVID-19 ...