Special Diet Helps Boy With Hard-to-Treat Seizures
Researchers discovered that a special high-fat, low-carb diet called the ketogenic diet may help children with a rare genetic form of epilepsy that doesn't …
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A Gene Switch That Controls Fat Buildup in Your Liver
Scientists discovered that a protein called FTO acts like a switch that controls how much fat builds up in the liver. When people eat too much fatty food, …
Read MoreHow Seaweed Survives Salt Stress and Bounces Back
Scientists studied a type of edible seaweed called Pyropia yezoensis that lives in areas where salt levels change dramatically with ocean tides. They …
Read MoreHow Silkworm Genes Control Gut Development Before Birth
Scientists studying silkworms discovered that a special protein called Squid plays a crucial role in building a healthy digestive system before the insect is …
Read MoreWhy Some Crabs Grow Bigger: A Genetic Discovery
Scientists studied Chinese mitten crabs to understand why some grow much larger than others. By examining the crabs' genes, RNA molecules, and chemical …
Read MoreHow Mice Switch Genes On and Off to Survive in New Climates
Scientists studied how house mice from different parts of the Americas adapt to new environments by changing how their genes work. They discovered that mice …
Read MoreNew Discovery: A Hidden Gene Switch That Fuels Thyroid Cancer
Scientists found a special molecule called PICSAR that appears to be overactive in thyroid cancer cells. Think of it like a light switch that's stuck in the …
Read MoreWhy Folic Acid Matters: New Clues About Birth Defects
Researchers discovered how folic acid deficiency during pregnancy may lead to neural tube defects—serious birth conditions affecting the brain and spine. Using …
Read MoreHow Scientists Found the Key Switch for Making Vitamin B2
Scientists discovered how a special protein called Sef1 controls the production of riboflavin, also known as vitamin B2. This vitamin is important for our …
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 Mosquitoes Change Behavior After Eating to Have Babies
Scientists discovered that female Aedes aegypti mosquitoes (the kind that spread dengue and Zika) go through a major behavior change after drinking blood. Once …
Read MoreHow Agent Orange May Change Cancer Cells in Vietnam Veterans
Researchers studied thyroid cancer in Vietnam War veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange, a chemical used during the war. They looked at the DNA inside …
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