In an article published in Science magazine, University of Houston Law Center Professors Jim Hawkins and…
Cutting Off Kidney Cancer at Its Roots
Scientists at the MDC have discovered stem cells responsible for the most common form of kidney cancer. The team of Walter Birchmeier has found a way to block the growth of these…
The Skinny on Why Poor Sleep May Increase Heart Risk in Women
Women who sleep poorly tend to overeat and consume a lower-quality diet, according to a new study from researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. The findings provide new insight into how…
Sitting More Is Associated with Higher Heart Disease Risk in Older Women
Longer sitting times were associated with higher levels of heart disease risk among overweight and obese post-menopausal women overall, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association,…
Vapers Show Chemical Changes in Their Genome Linked to Cancer
Biologically important changes in DNA seen in smokers are also being found in people who vape, according to a new study published in the journal Epigenetics. A team of scientists at the Keck…
Gene Associated with Autism Also Controls Growth of the Embryonic Brain
A UCLA-led study reveals a new role for a gene that’s associated with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability and language impairment. The gene, Foxp1, has previously been studied for its function in…
