Genetics
Online media use shows strong genetic influence
Online media use such as social networking and gaming could be strongly influenced by our genes, according to a new study by researchers from King's College London.
Jan 23, 2017
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Dentistry
Natural tooth repair method, using Alzheimer's drug, could revolutionize dental treatments
A new method of stimulating the renewal of living stem cells in tooth pulp using an Alzheimer's drug has been discovered by a team of researchers at King's College London.
Jan 9, 2017
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Genetics
Genetics play a significant role in immunity, new research finds
Nearly three quarters of immune traits are influenced by genes, new research from King's College London reveals.
Jan 5, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Epigenetics may help explain link between prenatal smoking and adolescent substance use
New research from King's College London and the University of Bristol has found that smoking during pregnancy is associated with substance use in adolescence, and that this link may be partially explained by epigenetic changes ...
Dec 6, 2016
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Medical research
Liver-brain pathway may regulate alcohol consumption
In the largest study of its kind, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers and colleagues in Europe identified a gene variant that suppresses the desire to drink alcohol.
Nov 28, 2016
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Link between DNA and chronic widespread joint pain
Scientists at King's College London, funded by the charity Arthritis Research UK, have found a link between changes in marks on the outside of DNA (epigenetics) and chronic widespread joint pain, one of the main symptoms ...
Nov 11, 2016
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Medical research
Brain receptor identified as link between obese mothers and children's high blood pressure
Exposure of babies to high levels of the 'fullness' hormone, leptin, in the womb irreversibly activates receptors in the brain that regulate blood pressure, according to a new study by researchers from King's College London, ...
Oct 12, 2016
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Medical research
Study finds link between fecal bacteria and body fat
Researchers at King's College London have found a new link between the diversity of bacteria in human poo – known as the human fecal microbiome - and levels of abdominal body fat.
Sep 30, 2016
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Attention deficit disorders
Unhealthy diet during pregnancy could be linked to ADHD
New research led by scientists from King's College London and the University of Bristol has found that a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy may be linked to symptoms of ADHD in children who show conduct problems early ...
Aug 18, 2016
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Medical research
Can't stand the heat? Study reveals how we work out if we're too hot
With temperatures soaring across the UK, our ability to detect and avoid places that are too warm is vital for regulating our body temperature. However, until now, little was known about the molecular mechanisms responsible ...
Aug 17, 2016
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