A large-scale study analyzing the genetic data of thousands of people indicates that the genetic factors underlying same-sex sexual behavior…
Parkinson’s disease may originate in the intestines
A theory that Parkinson’s disease can arise in the intestinal system and from there migrate to the brain has now…
Scotland’s genetic landscape echoes Dark Age populations
The DNA of Scottish people still contains signs of the country’s ancient kingdoms, with many apparently living in the same…
Protein shakes may not be the answer for post-gym muscle pain
Sports scientists found that neither whey-protein based shakes nor milk-based formulas enhanced the rate of muscle recovery following resistance training…
Genetics may play a role in reaction to CT contrast agents
Researchers have found that patients with family and personal history of allergic reactions to contrast media are at risk for…
Unhappy mothers talk more to their baby boys, study finds
Mothers who are dissatisfied with their male partners spend more time talking to their infants — but only if the…
Unique fingerprint: What makes nerve cells unmistakable?
Protein variations that result from the process of alternative splicing control the identity and function of nerve cells in the…
The seeds of parkinson’s disease: Amyloid fibrils that move through brain
Researchers have found that the structure of Parkinson’s disease-associated protein aggregates can tell us, for the first time, about their…
Body’s ageing process accelerated by DNA changes
DNA changes throughout a person’s life can significantly increase their susceptibility to heart conditions and other age-related diseases, research suggests.
Color-change urine test for cancer shows potential in mouse study
A simple and sensitive urine test has produced a color change in urine to signal growing tumors in mice.