Samples of a brown algae species from the Gulf of Mannar, the first marine Biosphere Reserve in India, were found to stimulate the immune system and show anti-viral properties when tested against HIV-1. This is the first investigation into the […]
Diabetes is one of the world’s leading causes of death, affecting millions of people around the globe. Researchers now say: by reducing oxidative stress, the ‘sleep hormone’ melatonin might be useful in the management of diabetes symptoms and complications. Is […]
We know, based on our individual experience, that metabolism differs from person to person. This can be seen in the different effects of dietary choices, medicines and other factors that each person is exposed to. A new study explains the […]
For years, telomeres have been a topic of interest due to the fact that they shorten over time. Events during early childhood might play a key role in determining the likelihood of experiencing chronic diseases during adulthood by influencing telomere […]
Supplying food to an ever-growing human population is a global challenge. Augmenting crop yields and increasing their quality may allow us to tackle this problem, with selective breeding methods providing the tools to do so. Induced mutagenesis – a technique […]
Pregnancy can be a stressful time, not only for the expecting mother, but also for her unborn child. Research has shown that an excess of maternal stress hormones affects the development of the fetus and can have long-lasting consequences. By […]
Subclinical hypothyroidism is considered an early, mild form of thyroid failure. Since women are affected two to five times more often than men, a team of researchers from Greece set out to explore whether reproductive factors – particularly the onset […]
Lead poisoning has been recognized as a significant health problem worldwide. New research in the field of epigenetics now points to yet another hazard. Animal models have shown that exposure to the heavy metal in the early stages of development […]
Mammographic breast density is an important risk factor for the development of cancer. New research from Sweden contributes to a better understanding of what role testosterone and other androgens play in all of this. Androgens depict a group of hormones […]
The global epidemic of obesity and insulin-resistance during the last decades has been responsible for a dramatic increase in the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). To find possible treatments for NAFLD and associated conditions it is crucial to […]
