Genetics
Nature vs. nurture results in a draw, according to twins meta-study
One of the great tussles of science – whether our health is governed by nature or nurture – has been settled, and it is effectively a draw.
May 19, 2015
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Genetics
The memory of a heart attack is stored in our genes
Both heredity and environmental factors influence our risk of cardiovascular disease. A new study, by researches at Uppsala University, shows now that the memory of a heart attack can be stored in our genes through epigenetic ...
Sep 16, 2016
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Abnormal proteins in the gut could contribute to the development of Alzheimer's disease
A new study published in the Journal of Physiology has shown that misfolded protein build-up in the gut could contribute to the development of Alzheimer's-like symptoms in mice. This could suggest a new treatment approach ...
Jul 3, 2020
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Health
Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity
When it comes to living to the ripe old age of 100, good genes help, but don't tell the full story. Where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age, suggests a new study conducted ...
Jun 17, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Delving into the disruptive gut microbiome of anorexia nervosa pathology
Published in Nature Microbiology, a study by researchers at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark has delved into the microbiota of patients with anorexia nervosa (AN) pathology and identifies the mechanistic interplay ...
Health
Fears of attack and no phone signal deter women trail runners, finds study
Many studies have shown the health benefits of running, for both physical and psychological well-being. The researchers hope that, by identifying the features that are attractive to runners, they can help policymakers create ...
Jun 28, 2024
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Genetics
Autism-related genes in non-autistic individuals show a long-term socioeconomic influence
Autism research led by the Institut Pasteur, France, has found socioeconomic and cognitive correlations between rare loss-of-function variants in autism-associated genes and people without autism.
Genetics
Risk of autism associated with when and where forebears lived
When and where are often vital clues for epidemiologists, the medical detectives who help solve the underlying mysteries of disease. The technique dates back to at least 19th century London, where a physician named John Snow ...
Jan 12, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
Study reveals microbiome changes linked to autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by decreased social communication and repetitive behaviors, has long intrigued scientists seeking to unravel its underlying mechanisms. Researchers ...
Feb 12, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Balance tips toward environment as heritability ebbs in autism?
The largest and most rigorous twin study of its kind to date has found that shared environment influences susceptibility to autism more than previously thought.
Jul 4, 2011
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