As an organism grows and responds to its environment, genes in its cells are constantly turning on and off, with…
Human microbiome metabolites tip the scale in intestinal E. coli infections
A multi-disciplinary team of biological engineers, microbiologists, and systems biologists, whose goal it is to uncover the causes of tolerance…
Bacterial contamination in household and office building tap water
Water is a source of concern for disseminating the bacteria Legionella pneumophila and Mycobacterium avium, which cause lung disease (legionellosis…
Skin diseases are more common than we think
Skin diseases are ranked as the fourth most common cause of human illness, but many affected people do not consult…
Complications during birth and later social anxiety in children
A new study indicates that complications during birth may increase the risk that children will develop social anxiety by their…
Older patients with Crohn’s disease benefit from new medications
Combining medications that suppress the immune system has been successful in treating young patients with Crohn’s disease, but some physicians…
Does alcohol consumption have an effect on arthritis?
Several previous studies have demonstrated that moderate alcohol consumption is linked with less severe disease and better quality of life…
Is anxiety in childhood and adolescence linked to later alcohol use disorders?
Investigators found some evidence for a positive association between anxiety during childhood and adolescence with later alcohol use disorders.
Drinking hot tea linked with elevated risk of esophageal cancer
Previous studies have revealed a link between hot tea drinking and risk of esophageal cancer, but until now, no study…
Protein linked to cancer growth drives deadly lung disease
A protein associated with cancer growth appears to drive the deadly lung disease known as idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, according to…