Colorectal cancer risk linked to gut microbiome alterations | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

More than a decade after removal of an adenoma—a precancerous mass—from the colon, alterations to the gut microbiome and metabolites remain and may drive heightened risk of colorectal cancer, accordin...

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Why surgery patients should be honest about these 4 things

No one enjoys having surgery. But if you have to go under the knife, a chat with your anesthesiologist can help put your mind at ease and ensure you get the best medical care. It's also a chance to as...

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Spousal Dementia Exposure and Risk of Dementia

This cohort study examines whether spouses of individuals with dementia have an increased risk of developing dementia.

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Genome study reveals what happened after the Roman Empire fell

By Will Dunham April 29 (Reuters) - The fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD was a pivotal moment in human history, when Germanic chieftain Odoacer deposed teenage emperor Romulus Augustulus in

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New Study Links Alzheimer's Findings to Old Medical Treatments

Autopsy shows widespread amyloid and tau in patient who received contaminated biological material

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"The Thinking Game" is a must watch for AI and Genetic Genealogy enthusiasts

https://youtu.be/d95J8yzvjbQ?si=mrHOHVrLm41B9Bre   The COVID-19 pandemic brought into sharp focus for me how precious time really is. You ca...

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A 2,000-Year-Old Sarcophagus Was Unsealed—and the Mummy Inside Is Mind-Blowing

Experts working in the Tomb of Cerberus in Naples unsealed a 2,000-year-old sarcophagus—and the mummy inside was shockingly well-preserved.

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Human hippocampal neurogenesis in adulthood, ageing and Alzheimer’s disease - Nature

Mapping of neurogenesis in human hippocampi across ages and different cognitive abilities using multiomic single-cell sequencing reveals distinct signatures between cognitive preservation and decline.

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Targeting Fusobacterium nucleatum in colorectal cancer: therapeutic strategies and future directions

There is growing evidence that Fusobacterium nucleatum, a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium found in the gut and oropharynx, is a key player in the pathogenesis of colorectal cancer (CRC), by promoting tumor progression, immune evasion, and drug ...

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New study shows Alzheimer’s disease can be reversed to achieve full neurological recovery—not just prevented or slowed—in animal models | CWRU Newsroom | Case Western Reserve University

For more than a century, people have considered Alzheimer's disease (AD) an irreversible illness. Consequently, research has focused on preventing or ...

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The changing story of the Beachy Head Woman | Natural History Museum

The identity of a mysterious Roman-era skeleton found in southern England may have finally been resolved.

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Exclusive: Have scientists found Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA?

Inside the decadeslong quest to reveal the genes of a genius—and revolutionize art authentication

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High- and Low-Fat Dairy Consumption and Long-Term Risk of Dementia | Neurology

Background and ObjectivesThe association between dairy intake and dementia risk remains uncertain, especially for dairy products with varying fat contents. The aim of this study was to investigate the...

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Exposure to childhood maltreatment is associated with specific epigenetic patterns in sperm - Molecular Psychiatry

Molecular Psychiatry - Exposure to childhood maltreatment is associated with specific epigenetic patterns in sperm

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Mitochondrial DNA Pathogenic Variant Prevalence in Primary Mitochondrial Disease Patients With African (L) Mitochondrial Genome Haplogroups

Primary mitochondrial diseases (PMD) are caused by pathogenic variants in over 350 genes, 37 of which are located in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). While more than 100 mtDNA variants have confirmed disease associations, there are few reports of ...

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Brain activity associated with breakthrough food preoccupation in an individual on tirzepatide - Nature Medicine

This study provides the first evidence in humans that tirzepatide modulates brain electrophysiology, with changes in low-frequency accumbens power linked to food preoccupation.

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Magnesium treatment increases gut microbiome synthesizing vitamin D and inhibiting colorectal cancer: results from a double-blind precision-based randomized placebo-controlled trial

Carnobacterium maltaromaticum and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii induce de novo gut synthesis of vitamin D to inhibit colorectal carcinogenesis in mice.…

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First reported death from meat allergy caused by tick bite

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Hydrogen-rich water alleviates asthma airway inflammation by modulating tryptophan metabolism and activating aryl hydrocarbon receptor via gut microbiota regulation

Hydrogen-rich water (HRW) is a beverage containing a high concentration of hydrogen that has been researched for its antioxidant, anti-apoptotic, and …

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Researchers issue warning after discovering unexpected link to heart failure: 'Appears to be increasing over time'

This is not the first research to highlight a connection.

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Scientists Found a Hidden Switch in Your Brain That Could Reverse Memory Loss

A new discovery shows that a protein called the ferritin light chain 1, or FTL1, plays a big role in the decline of our mental faculties as we age.

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Antidepressant Fluoxetine Promotes Brain Plasticity in Key Cells, Reshaping Their Energy Systems

A new study shows that the antidepressant fluoxetine does more than boost serotonin levels: it changes how brain cells manage their energy and rebuild their connections, potentially helping the brain ...

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DNA reveals what killed Napoleon's soldiers during their disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812

A mass grave holding soldiers from Napoleon Bonaparte's French army reveals some of the diseases that killed the Grande Armée during its disastrous retreat from Russia in 1812.

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Interbreeding with Neanderthals may be responsible for modern-day brain condition, SFU study finds

A new Simon Fraser University-led study reveals interbreeding between humans and their ancient cousins, Neanderthals, as the likely origin of a neurological condition estimated to impact up to one per...

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