Heavy Metals in Your Environment May Increase Schizophrenia Risk
Researchers discovered that exposure to certain toxic heavy metals—like lead and chromium—may be connected to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia, a …
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New Gene Discovery May Help Fight Colorectal Cancer
Researchers have identified a gene called CYP26A1 that appears to play an important role in colorectal cancer development and how the body's immune system …
Read MoreWhy Low Folate Transporter Levels May Help Stop Colon Cancer
Researchers discovered an unexpected twist in how folate (a B vitamin) affects colon cancer. While folate normally helps protect cells, cancer cells with low …
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 MoreAncient Herbal Formula May Help Brain Cells Fight Alzheimer's
Researchers studied an herbal medicine called Kai-Xin-San that has been used in China for over 1,000 years to treat memory problems. In laboratory and animal …
Read MoreHow Antibiotics Change Your Gut Bacteria and Affect Your Body
Scientists discovered that when you take certain antibiotics, your gut bacteria transform them into compounds that look similar to folate (a B vitamin your …
Read MoreA Rare Gene Problem That Mimics Multiple Sclerosis
Doctors usually think that nerve and spinal cord problems in young adults are caused by the immune system attacking the brain. But this case shows something …
Read MoreNew Cancer Drug Shows Promise by Targeting Cell Building Blocks
Scientists discovered how a new experimental cancer drug called AGF347 works by blocking a protein that helps cancer cells build themselves. The drug targets …
Read MoreShould We Rethink How We Add Folic Acid to Food?
Scientists are raising important questions about how much folic acid we're adding to foods like bread and cereals. While folic acid helps prevent birth …
Read MoreA Gene Linked to Autism Severity: What You Need to Know
Researchers studied 78 people with autism to understand if a specific gene called MTHFR affects how severe their autism symptoms are. MTHFR helps your body …
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 MoreHow Plants Balance Nutrients: A Key Discovery About Folate
Scientists discovered that a special nutrient called folate helps plants sense and respond to nitrogen levels in soil. When folate isn't working properly in …
Read MoreWhat Happens During Pregnancy May Affect Autism Risk
Scientists reviewed research about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to understand what causes it. They found that several things happening during pregnancy might …
Read MoreGenes That May Increase Pregnancy Diabetes Risk
Researchers studied 1,312 pregnant women in China to understand why some women develop gestational diabetes (a type of diabetes that happens during pregnancy). …
Read MoreYour Genes and Autoimmune Disease: What a Key Enzyme Reveals
Scientists have discovered that a gene called MTHFR, which controls how your body processes folate (a B vitamin), may play a role in autoimmune diseases like …
Read MoreHow Your Gut's Repair Cells Fight Inflammation
Scientists discovered why people with ulcerative colitis struggle to heal their damaged intestines. The problem isn't just inflammation—it's that special …
Read MoreCould B Vitamins Help Prevent PCOS? New Genetic Study Suggests Yes
Researchers used advanced genetic analysis to investigate whether certain B vitamins and related body chemicals affect the risk of developing PCOS (polycystic …
Read MoreHow Your Body Controls Purine Production: A Discovery About Cell Growth
Scientists discovered a new way that cells control the production of purines, which are building blocks your body needs to make DNA and RNA. They found that a …
Read MoreScientists Find Genetic Clues That May Predict Heart Defects in Babies
Researchers analyzed 175 studies to understand which genetic changes might increase the risk of babies being born with heart defects. They found 36 genetic …
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