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We must not ignore eugenics in our genetics curriculum, says professor

We must not ignore eugenics in our genetics curriculum, says professor

To encourage scientists to speak up when people misuse science to serve political agendas, biology professor Mark Peifer of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill argues that eugenics should be included in college genetics curriculums.


‘Switch’ allows intestinal cells to regenerate after injury

‘Switch’ allows intestinal cells to regenerate after injury

Using animal models, he, Dempsey, and the rest of their research team found that H3K36 methylation -- a biochemical process that occurs within the H3 histone protein -- is responsible for turning that plastic state on and off.


Drinking soda changes the way your body absorbs sugar — including from other food

Drinking soda changes the way your body absorbs sugar — including from other food

A team of scientists from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research has found that regularly consuming sweet drinks like sodas and flavored teas triggers a troubling adaptation in the body, effectively causing the intestines to prioritize the absorption of sugar over other nutrients.


Research highlights urgent need for national strategy to combat rising eating disorders

Research highlights urgent need for national strategy to combat rising eating disorders

The paper states that, in addition to increasing numbers, the lack of national guidance, ad hoc data collection, and inconsistencies in both quality of care and evaluation of service provision are leading to disparities in support provided to people with eating disorders across England.


Study unravels mystery of cancer-fueling enzyme–could lead to new therapies

Study unravels mystery of cancer-fueling enzyme–could lead to new therapies

To better understand how this master regulator works, Taatjes teamed up with Robin Dowell, a professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology; Taylor Jones, then a graduate student in biochemistry; and colleagues at CU Boulder's BioFrontiers Institute.


Insomniac fruit fly mutants show enhanced memory despite severe sleep loss

Insomniac fruit fly mutants show enhanced memory despite severe sleep loss

Fruit fly mutants that have severe sleep deficits perform better at olfactory learning and memory tasks, according to a study published March 20 in the open-access journal PLOS Biology by Sheng Huang and Stephan Sigrist from Freie Universität Berlin, Germany, and colleagues.


Indiana Lawmakers Seek To Forbid Hospital Monopolies, but One Merger Fight Remains

Indiana Lawmakers Seek To Forbid Hospital Monopolies, but One Merger Fight Remains

When Union filed its new application in early February, this time it promised a slew of concrete commitments and pledges to improve residents’ health in the largely rural communities that surround Terre Haute.


Maternal depression can lead to children’s emotional overeating, study shows

Maternal depression can lead to children’s emotional overeating, study shows

"We wanted to explore how mother's early postpartum depression might influence children's executive function and emotional overeating, focusing on the psychological mechanisms driving the effects," said lead author Samantha Iwinski, postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Illinois.


Nature relieves physical pain: pain-related signals in the brain are reduced

Nature relieves physical pain: pain-related signals in the brain are reduced

The ECH brings together researchers from a wide range of disciplines to produce outstanding scientific knowledge that can provide solutions to pressing problems such as climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution.


Retiring abroad puts older adults at risk for loneliness

Retiring abroad puts older adults at risk for loneliness

June 7, 2021 — Travelers abroad may pick up bacteria and other vectors containing genes conferring antimicrobial resistance which remain in the gut when returning to their home country, according to a new ...


Clashing with classmates: Off-putting traits spark enemy relationships

Clashing with classmates: Off-putting traits spark enemy relationships

Mutual antipathies are not very common; less than 5% of students in our study had enemies," said Brett Laursen, Ph.D., senior author and a professor of psychology within FAU's Charles E. Schmidt College of Science.


Brewing tea removes lead from water

Brewing tea removes lead from water

In a new study, Northwestern University researchers demonstrated that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium, effectively filtering dangerous contaminants out of drinks.