Skin may hold key to neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosis
Updated: 2024-07-31 13:11:43
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Skin may hold key to neurodevelopmental disorder diagnosis July 31, 2024 University of Adelaide A genetic diagnostic method using a small sample of skin from the upper arm could identify rare neurodevelopmental disorders in a non-invasive way , according to researchers at the University of Adelaide . A genetic diagnostic method using a small sample of skin from the upper arm could identify rare neurodevelopmental disorders in a non-invasive way , according to researchers at the University of . Adelaide Currently , conditions caused by a significant disruption during brain development , like Rett Syndrome , epilepsy and Down Syndrome , affect one in 50 Australian . children But there are
, Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Semaglutide Shows Potential to Help Smokers Quit , Study Suggests July 31, 2024 American College of Physicians Diabetes Drug May Offer New Avenue for Smoking Cessation A new study suggests that semaglutide , a medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity , may help smokers kick the habit . Researchers found that people with diabetes who took semaglutide were less likely to seek medical care for tobacco-related issues compared to those on other diabetes . drugs The study , published in Annals of Internal Medicine , analyzed healthcare data from three groups of patients with type 2 diabetes who also smoked . Those prescribed semaglutide had fewer doctor visits related to tobacco
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Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Study finds many cocoa products contaminated by heavy metals July 31, 2024 George Washington University Credit : Pixabay A new study from George Washington University found a disquieting percentage of cocoa products in the U.S . contain heavy metals that exceed guidelines , including higher concentrations in organic . products GW researchers analyzed 72 consumer cocoa products , including dark chocolate , every other year over an eight year period for contamination with lead , cadmium , and arsenic , heavy metals that pose a significant health hazard in sufficient . amounts âWe all love chocolate but itâ s important to indulge with moderation as with other foods that contain heavy
: Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Grief’s Hidden Toll : How Losing Loved Ones Affects Cellular Aging July 30, 2024 Columbia University A study from Columbia University reveals that losing close family members may accelerate biological aging , with implications for long-term health and longevity . This research sheds new light on the complex relationship between emotional trauma and physical . well-being The Science Behind Grief and Aging Biological aging refers to the gradual decline in cellular function over time , leading to an increased risk of chronic diseases . Scientists measure this process using epigenetic clocks DNA markers that indicate a person’s biological age , which can differ from their chronological . age
, Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Eating Less Sugar May Keep Your Cells Young , Study Finds July 30, 2024 UC San Francisco New Research Links Healthy Diet to Younger Biological Age A new study from the University of California , San Francisco UCSF suggests that following a diet rich in vitamins and minerals , while limiting added sugar , may help keep your cells biologically younger . The research , published in JAMA Network Open , examined how different healthy eating patterns affect an epigenetic clock” a biochemical test that estimates health and . lifespan The study found that people who ate better had cells that appeared younger . Surprisingly , even when participants followed healthy diets , each gram of added
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search NASA data shows July 22 was Earthâ s hottest day on record July 30, 2024 NASA JPL Daily global average temperature values from MERRA-2 for the years 1980-2022 are shown in white , values for the year 2023 are shown in pink , and values from 2024 through June are shown in red . Daily global temperature values from July 1-July 23, 2024, from GEOS-FP are shown in purple . July 22, 2024, was the hottest day on record , according to a NASA analysis of global daily temperature data . July 21 and 23 of this year also exceeded the previous daily record , set in July 2023. These record-breaking temperatures are part of a long-term warming trend driven by human activities , primarily the emission
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Inflammatory activity of rheumatoid arthritis linked to specific cognitive impairments July 30, 2024 British Medical Journal BMJ The inflammatory activity in the body caused by rheumatoid arthritis is linked to specific cognitive impairments , finds a small comparative study , published in the open access journal RMD Open . These are diminished visuospatial abilities , recall , abstract thinking , and the executive functions of working memory , concentration , and . inhibition Inflammatory activity in rheumatoid arthritis has been associated with various systemic effects , including on the brain , but itâ s not clear which specific cognitive domains might be . affected To try and find out
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Children who miss breakfast are less happy in life July 30, 2024 Anglia Ruskin University Children who frequently miss breakfast have lower life satisfaction than those who regularly eat a morning meal , according to a study of nearly 150,000 young people across the . world The research published in the BMC Nutrition Journal was led by Anglia Ruskin University ARU and Universidad de las Americas , and shows a nearly linear relationship between higher frequency of eating breakfast and greater life satisfaction in children and adolescents aged between 10 and 17 years old across 42 countries including . Britain The highest life satisfaction score was identified in participants who had
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search How researchers turn bacteria into cellulose-producing mini-factories July 30, 2024 ETH Zurich Bacterial cellulose in the wet state . Bacteria produce materials that are of interest to humans , such as cellulose , silk and minerals . The advantage of producing bacteria in this way is that it is sustainable , takes place at room temperature and in water . A disadvantage is that the process takes time and gives rise to quantities too small to be of industrial . use Consequently , researchers have for some time been trying to turn microorganisms into living mini-factories that can produce larger quantities of a desired product more quickly . This requires either targeted intervention in the
Skip to content Menu Follow Us On Substack Google News Twitter X FaceBook Bluesky Our Bloggers Search Young scientists face career hurdles in interdisciplinary research July 29, 2024 Ohio State University Scientists agree that solving some of societyâ s greatest challenges in biomedicine such as food sustainability , aging and disease treatment will need researchers from a variety of scientific fields working . together But a new study finds that the young scientists who most embrace interdisciplinary research face âcareer impedimentsâ not seen in their peers who focus their work only within their own . disciplines The results are troublesome and pose a âgrave challengeâ to efforts to increase interdisciplinary research , the authors of the new study . write âAs an economist ,