Every cell in our body is able to turn genes (DNA) on or off, producing RNA, but when genes are
Month: May 2023
60 years later, high school quality may have a long-term impact on cognition
A study of more than 2,200 adults who attended U.S. high schools in the early 1960s found that those who
Australia targets Big Tobacco in crackdown on vaping
Australia announced a sweeping crackdown on vaping Tuesday, accusing tobacco companies of hooking the next “generation of nicotine addicts” by
Labor induction doesn’t always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies
In recent years, experts have debated whether most birthing individuals would benefit from labor induction once they reach a certain
Blocking a tiny RNA may forestall age-related bone and muscle loss, inflammation
Inhibiting a tiny RNA whose levels significantly increase with age, along with problems like weaker bones and sagging muscles, may
US to lift most federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates next week
The Biden administration will end most of the last remaining federal COVID-19 vaccine requirements next week when the national public
HIV status is not associated with mpox treatment outcomes in persons using tecovirimat
A cohort study of persons with confirmed mpox infections who were treated with the novel antiviral tecovirimat has found that
Keeping an eye on omicron variant XBB1.16
The World Health Organization recently named the SARS-CoV-2 omicron variant XBB1.16 a variant of interest to encourage tracking of this genetic variant
Improving psychosocial function in young adult testicular cancer survivors
Young adults who beat cancer face unique challenges later on in their adult lives. These include both psychological and physical
Molecular determinant favoring head and neck cancer development identified
In addition to their role in energy metabolism, mitochondria play important roles in other cellular processes, such as apoptosis, calcium