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A new study suggests that our genetic makeup may influence how much we crave and consume sugary foods, particularly those rich in sucrose, commonly known as table sugar. An international team of researchers has identified a genetic variation in the sucrase-isomaltase (SI) gene, which is responsible for breaking down sucrose…

A new study published in Nature Computational Science introduces MassiveFold, an enhanced version of AlphaFold, designed to speed up protein structure predictions from months to just hours. Researchers from France developed this tool to improve the efficiency of structural modeling for proteins and protein assemblies. MassiveFold not only reduces computational…

A new study published in Nature Genetics explores the genetic makeup of human cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) proteins and its potential connections to diseases like Alzheimer’s. Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have been instrumental in identifying disease-related genetic markers over the past 15 years. However, linking these markers to practical therapies has…

A recent study published in The Lancet evaluated the safety and early effectiveness of using human induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived corneal epithelial cell sheets (iCEPS) as a treatment for limbal stem cell deficiency (LSCD), a condition that leads to severe vision impairment. The research, conducted by a team from…

Ella Emhoff, the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris, has dismissed rumors claiming she was admitted to a mental institution following the Vice President’s loss in the elections on Tuesday. In a statement shared via Instagram on Saturday, Emhoff called the claims “false,” asserting that they were “not true.” Emhoff,…

A team of researchers from the University of Sydney has discovered a compound in cannabis that may help improve sleep. Their study, published in Neuropsychopharmacology, is the first to use objective data to show that cannabinol (CBN), a compound found in cannabis, enhances sleep in rats. CBN is a byproduct…

A new AI-powered software has been developed to assist in childbirth by providing real-time guidance on the baby’s head position during labor. This software, which can be integrated with ultrasound devices, helps operators determine whether to proceed with a natural birth, use a vacuum extractor, or perform an emergency cesarean.…

A recent study posted to the bioRxiv preprint server introduces a new transformer-based model called MethylGPT, designed to analyze DNA methylation patterns. DNA methylation, an epigenetic modification, plays a crucial role in regulating gene expression and maintaining genomic stability. It also serves as a potential biomarker for various diseases, offering…

A recent study published in Nutrients examined the effects of ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption, sedentary behavior, and overall well-being in adolescent boys and girls. It explored how these factors are linked to the risk of overweight in youth. Background Pediatric obesity is becoming a significant public health issue, closely connected…

A leading nutrition expert has raised concerns about the risks of a popular diet trend that could harm people’s health. Dr. Federica Amati, a nutritionist and author at Zoe, a health science company founded by Tim Spector, issued the warning after new research revealed a troubling link between red meat…