Novel Approach Gives Insights Into Tumor Development
Scientists used a powerful new technique to systematically turn off all the genes in mouse lung cancer cells and test how they affect tumor growth and metastasis. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - March 23, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Physical Activity May Reduce Age-Related Movement Problems
Physical activity may help improve movement problems linked to brain lesions in older people. The results highlight the importance of an active lifestyle for older adults. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - March 23, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Genetics Help Predict Heart Disease Risk, Statin Benefits
Researchers found that a set of genetic variants could identify people at risk for coronary heart disease and who would benefit most from statin therapy. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - March 23, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Food Additives Alter Gut Microbes, Cause Diseases in Mice
Food Additives Alter Gut Microbes to Promote Metabolic Disease, Colitis in MiceA study in mice suggests that common food additives called emulsifiers might play a role in the increasing incidence of obesity and chronic inflammatory bowel disease. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - March 16, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Cleaner Air Tied to Healthier Lungs in Kids
Falling air pollution levels in Southern California were associated with improvements in children’s lung function during a critical period of growth and development. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - March 16, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Autoimmune Disease Super-Regulators Uncovered
Genetic switches called super-enhancers help regulate the human immune system. The finding will inform research into autoimmune disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - March 16, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Compound May Protect Against HIV
Scientists created a compound that could potentially lead to a long-lasting method of HIV prevention and treatment. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - March 9, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Human Epigenome Map Yields Insights into Development, Disease
More than 100 reference human epigenomes from a broad range of cell and tissue types revealed epigenomic factors associated with age, sex, tissue type, and various diseases. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - March 9, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Peanut Consumption in Infancy Lowers Peanut Allergy
Infants who regularly consumed peanut products from infancy to age 5 proved less likely to become allergic to peanuts. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - March 9, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Mapping the Microbes in New York City’s Subway System
Researchers created a detailed map of bacterial diversity throughout New York City. The findings could aid surveillance of disease, bioterrorism threats, and health management. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - February 23, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Rare Immune Disease Cured by Random Genetic Event
The first person to be documented with WHIM syndrome was spontaneously cured by a cellular event normally considered catastrophic. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - February 23, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Iron Supplements Hasten Recovery in Blood Donors
Daily iron supplements can improve the health of blood donors and reduce the number whose donations need to be deferred. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - February 23, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Containing Genetically Modified Bacteria
Bacteria were altered to make them unable to survive without a synthetic nutrient. This technique may prevent genetically modified bacteria from surviving in the wild. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - February 9, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Scientists Identify Thirst-Controlling Neurons
Researchers revealed one type of neuron that promotes thirst and another that suppresses it. The findings give insight into how the brain controls fluid levels in the body. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - February 9, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
Many at Risk for Alcohol-Medication Interactions
A large number of people may combine alcoholic beverages with prescription medications known to interact with alcohol, an analysis suggests. (Source: NIH Research Matters)
Source: NIH Research Matters - February 9, 2015 Category: Research Source Type: news
