Posts Tagged ‘gene expression’
Different kinds of white fat are important in disease
Multiple populations of subcutaneous white fat cells may play different roles in obesity, diabetes and other diseases. …
Read Full ArticleOffspring may inherit legacy of their father’s Toxoplasma infection
Australian researchers have revealed for the first time that males infected with the Toxoplasma parasite can impact their offspring’s brain health and behavior. …
Read Full ArticleResearch reveals why some prostate cancers are more aggressive
Researchers have discovered why some prostate cancers are more aggressive, spread to different parts of the body, and ultimately cause death. …
Read Full ArticleParental diet affects sperm and health of future offspring
An international team of researchers has identified a key player and the molecular events underlying the intergenerational effects of low-protein diets in mice. …
Read Full ArticleGene associated with autism also controls growth of the embryonic brain
New research reveals a critical role of the autism-associated gene, Foxp1, in brain stem cells. …
Read Full ArticleVapers show chemical changes in their genome linked to cancer
Study shows e-cigarette users develop cancer-related chemical modifications in their genome similar to people who smoke cigarettes. …
Read Full ArticleNew target identified for repairing the heart after heart attack
Macrophage immune cells shown for the first time to be involved in creating the scar that repairs the heart after damage. …
Read Full ArticleResearchers find chronic inflammation contributes to cancer metastasis
A new study reveals a detailed epigenetic mechanism for how interleukin-1-beta, a common cytokine that helps fight infections during inflammation, plays a critical role in cancer metastasis. …
Read Full ArticlePneumonia recovery reprograms immune cells of the lung
Researchers have shown that after lungs recover from infection, alveolar macrophages display long-term modifications that are associated with enhanced protection …
Read Full ArticleDiet has rapid effects on sperm quality
A new diet-intervention study of healthy young men fed a high-sugar diet reveals that sperm quality is influenced by diet, and the effects arise rapidly. …
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