Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

by Center for Genomic RegulationThe activity of Snhg11 (red) pictured in the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus in mice. Credit: Cesar Sierra/Centro de Regulación Genómica (CRG)Researchers a

Updated on: June 18,2024

Learning and memory problems in Down syndrome linked to alterations in genome's 'dark matter'

by Center for Genomic RegulationThe activity of Snhg11 (red) pictured in the dentate gyrus region of the hippocampus in mice. Credit: Cesar Sierra/Centro de Regulación Genómica (CRG)Researchers a

Updated on:June 18,2024

How newly identified biomarkers could reveal risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at UC San Francisco are getting closer to being able to predict sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.In a study&nbs

Updated on: September 14,2024

How newly identified biomarkers could reveal risk factors for sudden infant death syndrome

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoCredit: CC0 Public DomainResearchers at UC San Francisco are getting closer to being able to predict sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS.In a study&nbs

Updated on:September 14,2024

Twin study confirms childhood leukemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchPre-leukaemic cells in blood of the healthy co-twin of a patient with t(9;22) ALL (pair 3A/B). A FISH for BCR::ABL1 translocation in PB mononuclear cells from twin

Updated on: January 04,2024

Twin study confirms childhood leukemia starts in the womb and could help guide screening when only one twin is affected

byInstitute of Cancer ResearchPre-leukaemic cells in blood of the healthy co-twin of a patient with t(9;22) ALL (pair 3A/B). A FISH for BCR::ABL1 translocation in PB mononuclear cells from twin

Updated on:January 04,2024

Rare genetic anomaly linked to 20% of childhood acute myeloid leukemia cases

by University of QueenslandAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a diagnosis you never want to hear: acute myeloid leukemia (AML). These three words represen

Updated on: February 24,2024

Rare genetic anomaly linked to 20% of childhood acute myeloid leukemia cases

by University of QueenslandAcute myelocytic leukemia (AML). Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIt's a diagnosis you never want to hear: acute myeloid leukemia (AML). These three words represen

Updated on:February 24,2024

Understanding ear infection in children

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the sympt

Updated on: January 02,2024

Understanding ear infection in children

by Laurel Kelly, Mayo Clinic News NetworkCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain"My ear hurts." There are many conditions that can trigger this complaint from a young child. Depending on the sympt

Updated on:January 02,2024

Screen time and social media use linked to eating disorder symptoms in young adolescents

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsAs adolescents continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 9–14-year-olds, excessive time o

Updated on: October 03,2024

Screen time and social media use linked to eating disorder symptoms in young adolescents

byUniversity of TorontoCredit: Karolina Grabowska from PexelsAs adolescents continue to spend more time on screens and social media, a new study finds that among 9–14-year-olds, excessive time o

Updated on:October 03,2024

Researchers identify molecule as potential treatment for Angelman syndrome

byUniversity of North Carolina Health CareNeurons with a fluorescent reporter for paternal UBE3A gene activity show only a background low fluorescent glow when treated with a vehicle control, bu

Updated on: July 09,2024

Researchers identify molecule as potential treatment for Angelman syndrome

byUniversity of North Carolina Health CareNeurons with a fluorescent reporter for paternal UBE3A gene activity show only a background low fluorescent glow when treated with a vehicle control, bu

Updated on:July 09,2024

Junk food, sugar and additives - The dark side of the food industry | DW Documentary

Updated on: September 07,2024

Junk food, sugar and additives - The dark side of the food industry | DW Documentary

Updated on:September 07,2024

Why has October been so bad for a virus known as RSV?

by Harriet Blair RowanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is usually a quiet month for Dr. Julie Kim and her colleagues at their pediatrics practice in Los Gatos, after the summer rush for physic

Updated on: June 08,2024

Why has October been so bad for a virus known as RSV?

by Harriet Blair RowanCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainOctober is usually a quiet month for Dr. Julie Kim and her colleagues at their pediatrics practice in Los Gatos, after the summer rush for physic

Updated on:June 08,2024

Why is newborn baby skin-to-skin contact with dads and non-birthing parents important? What the science says

by Mary Steen,The ConversationCredit: Craig Adderley/Pexels, CC BYSoon after a baby is born, it's getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put

Updated on: June 08,2024

Why is newborn baby skin-to-skin contact with dads and non-birthing parents important? What the science says

by Mary Steen,The ConversationCredit: Craig Adderley/Pexels, CC BYSoon after a baby is born, it's getting more common these days for the father or non-birthing parent to be encouraged to put

Updated on:June 08,2024

Injected Xolair therapy could prevent food allergies in kids

by Dennis ThompsonA new treatment appears to reduce food allergies in children and teens, according to interim clinical trial results.A lab-made monoclonal antibody called omalizumab (Xolair) signific

Updated on: December 26,2023

Injected Xolair therapy could prevent food allergies in kids

by Dennis ThompsonA new treatment appears to reduce food allergies in children and teens, according to interim clinical trial results.A lab-made monoclonal antibody called omalizumab (Xolair) signific

Updated on:December 26,2023

Clinical trial recommends methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis

byKing's College LondonAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAA study led by King's College London compared the safety and efficacy of ciclosporin

Updated on: January 28,2024

Clinical trial recommends methotrexate for children with severe atopic dermatitis

byKing's College LondonAtopic dermatitis. Credit:AfroBrazilian/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAA study led by King's College London compared the safety and efficacy of ciclosporin

Updated on:January 28,2024