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 […]
Every schoolchild knows about Rudolph the Reindeer and his magic red nose. However, not many people know that Rudolph’s real-life counterparts really do have a magic nose. The colder it is, the better a reindeer’s nose is in keeping the […]
Scientists often seem to be absorbed in dry theories and lots of highly specific details. However, when dealing with a broader public, complex information has to be reduced and made comprehensible. The visualization of cells and their biochemical processes plays […]
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease is the most common liver disease in the western world and a risk factor for type 2 diabetes. At present, neither the cause of the disease nor why it progresses in humans is fully understood. Understanding […]
Ovarian cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in women. Its vague and non-specific symptoms often result in late presentation with advanced disease. Early detection of ovarian cancer, which allows timely treatment, can improve survival. Nevertheless, the […]
