July 5, 2023
We’ve heard “follow the science” a lot during the pandemic. But it seems science has taken us on a long and winding road filled with twists and turns, even changing directions at times. That’s led some people to feel they can’t trust science. But when what we know changes, it often means science is working.
July 5, 2023
A group led by researchers at Nagoya University in Japan used nanowires to develop a technology for capturing cell-free DNA from cancer cells in urine samples. Using their technique, they captured this DNA and successfully detected the IDH1 mutation, a characteristic genetic mutation of brain tumors. Their findings show a safe, effective, and non-invasive way of diagnosing brain tumors.
Urine tests identify brain tumors by capturing cancer DNA using nanowires
July 4, 2023
A study of the genetic variation that makes mice more susceptible to bowel inflammation after a high-fat diet has identified candidate genes which may drive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in humans. The findings are published as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife.
July 3, 2023
Diet and training go hand in hand if you want to achieve the best results. Most athletes know this, and many of them closely monitor their energy intake and training. However, a new study shows that the bodies of female athletes are negatively affected when the athletes consumes too little energy through their diet in comparison with their training volume.
July 3, 2023
A new study has found that maternal mortality rates have worsened from 1999 to 2019, hitting some racial and ethnic groups and states harder than others. The study found rates highest for Black populations and the largest increase was seen in American Indian and Alaskan Native populations. By region, high rates of maternal mortality were found in northern Mountain states and the Midwest in addition to the South, a region traditionally known to have high rates.
Maternal mortality in the U.S. more than doubled between 1999 and 2019
July 3, 2023
New research leads to the development of a hydrogel for endometrial regeneration.
A novel hydrogel may be a beacon of hope for infertility and fertility challenges
June 29, 2023
Pregnant women may be better supported by trained dietitians to control weight gain during pregnancy, according to a new analysis of almost 100 studies.
Eating for two? Leave weight advice to the experts during pregnancy
June 29, 2023
In light of climate change and the impending transition to clean energy, many long-standing programs to address energy insecurity need to be refreshed. A new paper provides growing documentation of the connections between energy insecurity and poor health. The paper also offers an overview of current policy initiatives and discusses ways that current policies can be improved upon.
Energy insecurity is an underappreciated social and environmental determinant of health
June 29, 2023
Robbee Wedow is an expert in sociogenomics. His research works to integrate data science approaches with sociology research for deeper insights into how genetics helps shape human behavior.
Purdue News: Sociogenomics -- The intricate science of how genetics influences sociology
June 28, 2023
A new study has created the world's largest and most comprehensive map of normal breast tissue, providing an unprecedented understanding of mammary biology that may help identify therapeutic targets for diseases such as breast cancer. The Human Breast Cell Atlas used single-cell and spatial genomic methods to profile more than 714,000 cells from 126 women. The breast atlas highlights 12 major cell types and 58 biological cell states, and identifies differences based on ethnicity, age and the menopause status of healthy women.
Largest-ever atlas of normal breast cells brings unprecedented insights into mammary biology
