How Mom's Hormones and Diet Affect Kids' Fertility for Generations
Scientists studied what happens when pregnant mice are exposed to extra male hormones and then eat a high-fat diet. They found that these conditions affected …
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New Way to Measure Body Chemicals That Control Your Genes
Scientists created a new tool to measure special chemicals in your body that control how your genes work. These chemicals, called metabolites, help decide …
Read MoreHow Your Genes Turn On and Off to Cause Fatty Liver Disease
Your liver can develop a condition called fatty liver disease when you gain weight and eat unhealthy foods. Scientists have discovered that this disease isn't …
Read MoreHow Unhealthy Metabolism May Damage DNA Repair and Increase Cancer Risk
Researchers discovered that when the body's metabolism becomes unbalanced—especially from eating high-fat diets—it changes the levels of certain molecules that …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Change How Your Genes Work During Pregnancy
Researchers studied 52 pregnant women to see if eating a Mediterranean diet (lots of vegetables, fish, and olive oil) changes how their genes work. They found …
Read MoreHow Your Body Responds When It Doesn't Get Enough Zinc
Scientists discovered how your body reacts when it's not getting enough zinc, a mineral your cells need to work properly. When zinc levels drop, your cells …
Read MoreOlive Oil Compound May Help Fight Joint Inflammation
Researchers discovered that oleacein, a natural compound found in extra virgin olive oil, may help reduce joint inflammation. In laboratory tests using human …
Read MoreHow Your Food Choices Change Your Genes and Affect Blood Sugar
Scientists studied nearly 1,700 adults to understand how the foods we eat can change how our genes work, which affects our body's ability to control blood …
Read MoreHow Mom's Gut Bacteria Shapes Your Baby's Brain
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your gut—called the microbiota—may influence not just your own brain development, but …
Read MoreHow a Key Gene Affects Your Immune System's Chemical Switches
Scientists are discovering that a gene called MTHFR and a vitamin called folate work together to control how your immune system behaves. When this system …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Help Control Your Genes
Scientists are discovering that certain helpful bacteria in your gut might influence how your genes work without changing your DNA itself. Think of it like …
Read MoreWhat Happens When Pregnant People Don't Get Enough Protein
When pregnant people don't eat enough protein, it can affect their babies' health in ways that last a lifetime. Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies to …
Read MoreHow a Plant Compound Wakes Up Hidden DNA in Cells
Scientists discovered that genistein, a natural compound found in soy and dietary supplements, can dramatically activate a specific type of DNA in mouse cells. …
Read MoreHow Your Genes and Food Choices Affect Male Fertility
Scientists are discovering that male fertility isn't just about genetics—it's also about how your diet interacts with your genes. This review explores how the …
Read MoreCan Plant Molecules in Food Really Change How Your Genes Work?
Scientists are investigating whether tiny molecules called microRNAs found in plants we eat can travel into our bodies and affect how our genes work. While …
Read MoreHow Chemicals During Pregnancy May Affect Egg Health for Generations
Scientists discovered that when pregnant mice were exposed to a common chemical called propylparaben, it damaged their eggs in a way that affected not just …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy Can Shape Baby's Health for Life
Scientists are discovering that the foods a pregnant woman eats don't just feed the baby—they can actually change how the baby's genes work, without changing …
Read MoreHow Your Cell's Power Plants Age and What Scientists Can Do About It
Scientists are discovering that tiny structures inside our cells called mitochondria—which act like power plants—have their own control systems that change as …
Read MoreNew Discovery About Gene Changes in Down Syndrome
Scientists studied a special gene called MTHFR that helps our bodies process important nutrients like folate. They compared 59 people with Down syndrome to 59 …
Read MoreCan Foods Change How Your Genes Work? What Science Says
Scientists reviewed 76 studies about how foods we eat might change the way our genes work, especially as we age. They found that certain foods and plant …
Read MoreVitamin B12 Receptor Found in Cancer Stem Cells—But Doesn't Help Them Grow
Scientists discovered that cancer stem cells in breast cancer have higher levels of a protein called CD320, which normally helps cells absorb vitamin B12. They …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats Changes Baby's Genes Before Birth
Scientists discovered that when pregnant sheep get extra methionine (a building block found in protein), it changes how their babies' genes work before they're …
Read MoreVitamin C in Pregnancy May Help Protect Baby's Lungs from Smoking Damage
Researchers studied whether vitamin C supplements given to pregnant women who smoke could protect their babies' lung health. They followed 137 children to age …
Read MoreHow Viruses, Vitamin D, and Genes Team Up to Cause MS
Scientists discovered that multiple sclerosis (MS) develops when several risk factors work together through a shared biological pathway. The study found that …
Read MorePurple Foods May Help Your Body's Genes Stay Healthy
Scientists are discovering that colorful purple and red foods like berries and grapes contain special compounds called anthocyanins that may help control how …
Read MoreHow Alcohol Changes Brain Development Before Birth
Scientists have discovered that when pregnant people drink alcohol, it changes how genes work in a baby's developing brain through a process called DNA …
Read MoreHow Your Early Life Shapes Your Bones and Health at 18
Researchers are launching a major study to understand how things that happen before and after you're born affect your bones, hormones, and body shape as a …
Read MoreYour Genes May Affect Dental Implant Success
Scientists are discovering that your genes play a big role in whether a dental implant will work well or fail. Researchers reviewed 46 studies about how your …
Read MoreDad's Folic Acid Supplement May Protect Kids' Livers
Scientists discovered something surprising: when fathers take folic acid supplements before having children, their sons may develop healthier livers. In this …
Read MoreWhy Folate Matters: New Discovery About Birth Defects
Scientists discovered why folate (a B vitamin) is so important for preventing birth defects of the brain and spinal cord. When the body doesn't have enough …
Read MoreHow Low Oxygen Changes Brain Cancer Cell Behavior
Scientists discovered that when brain cancer cells don't get enough oxygen, they change how they control their genes in surprising ways. Even though low oxygen …
Read MoreDNA Changes Linked to Diet and Health Differences Between Groups
Scientists discovered that Native Hawaiian and White women have different patterns in how their DNA is marked with chemical tags that affect how genes work. …
Read MoreHow Vitamin D Changes Your Immune System at the Genetic Level
Scientists studied how vitamin D3 affects your body's immune system by looking at what happens inside immune cells. They gave one person high doses of vitamin …
Read MoreHow Fasting Fuels Your Genes: The Ketone Body Connection
Scientists are discovering that when your body burns fat for energy, it produces a special molecule called beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) that does more than just …
Read MorePoor Diet Makes Your Body Age Faster at the DNA Level
Scientists studied 421 adults for 5 years and found that people who ate inflammatory foods aged faster at the cellular level than those who ate healthier …
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