Polygenic risk scores, which estimate a person’s disease risk based on thousands or millions of common genetic variants, perform poorly
Day: October 18, 2023
Depression, anxiety common among college students
Depression and anxiety among college students is a growing public health problem. And new research from the University of Georgia
Boosting weak immune system: Scientists find an unusual weapon against virus
Infections with cytomegalovirus (CMV) are extremely common and often pose no major threat to the vast majority of people. They
Unlocking secrets of immune system proteins: A potential path to new treatments
In the intricate dance of our body’s defenses against harmful invaders, certain immune system proteins play pivotal roles. New research
Researchers reveal link between Alzheimer’s and sex hormones
Alzheimer’s disease disproportionately affects women, who represent about two-thirds of those diagnosed with the late-onset type of the disease. Previous
Study reveals health impact of eating disorders
A new UK study has revealed a significant association between eating disorders and physical multimorbidity, shedding new light on the
Adults with ADHD are at increased risk for developing dementia
Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times more likely to develop dementia than adults without ADHD, according to
Familiarity breeds contempt for moral failings
People judge members of their own circles more harshly than they judge individuals from other groups for the same transgressions,
Founder personality could predict start-up success
The stats don’t lie — the overwhelming majority of start-up companies fail. So, what makes the seemingly lucky few not
Team finds a stem-cell derived mechanism that could lead to regenerative therapies for heart damage
A UCLA-led team has identified an essential internal control mechanism that can promote the maturation of human stem cell-derived heart