October 9, 2024
Genome-wide association studies have great potential for advancing our understanding of the genetic background of diseases, but so far, few association studies have focused on maternal and newborn diseases, and most have been based on predominantly European populations. To fill these gaps, researchers generated and analyzed full-genome DNA sequences from non-invasive prenatal blood tests collected from over 25,000 pregnant women, all of whom were Han Chinese.
October 9, 2024
Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) remains the most aggressive and deadly type of breast cancer, but new findings from cancer researchers are pointing the way toward therapeutic strategies that could be tested in clinical trials in the future. Using patient-derived samples in pre-clinical work, researchers discovered that by combining two therapeutic agents they could nudge TNBC cells into a more treatable state.
New therapeutic strategy identified for triple negative breast cancer
October 8, 2024
Scientists have long wondered why animals get the DNA inside their mitochondria, the cell's energy center, only from their mothers. New research explains why and offers hope for treating mitochondrial disorders.
October 8, 2024
Researchers have discovered that the kinase enzyme DAPK3 is elevated in triple-negative breast cancer cells where it regulates migration of the cancerous cells. The findings prompted the team to investigate whether medications directed at DAPK3 could have therapeutic value.
DAPK3 emerges as a new regulator of migration of triple-negative breast cancer cells
October 8, 2024
Markers of cellular aging -- such as DNA damage response, cellular senescence, and inflammatory pathways -- significantly increased in all breast cancer survivors, regardless of the type of treatment received.
October 7, 2024
An international research team has used long-term demographic data from Japanese macaques -- a monkey species within the family of Old World monkeys -- to show that, unlike humans, there is no maternal mortality in these primates linked to childbirth.
Macaques give birth more easily than women: No maternal mortality at birth
October 7, 2024
It's not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact that difference could help you lose some weight.
Should men and women eat different breakfasts to lose weight?
October 7, 2024
The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth -- regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows.
Fear of childbirth is associated with shorter duration of breastfeeding
October 3, 2024
Psychological distress is common amongst those living with food allergy, but a new study has shown that little support is available to those who are struggling.
Psychological distress in adults and caregivers about food allergy is widespread and unrecognized
October 3, 2024
Overweight is a major contributor to complications during pregnancy and childbirth -- this applies to both women born in Sweden and women who have moved here, something that has not been well researched so far. Interventions that promote a healthy weight have the potential to prevent complications for all women, the researchers conclude. The study was conducted by researchers at Link ping University and Karolinska Institute and is published in The Lancet Public Health.
Body weight is an important health factor in pregnancy -- regardless of country of birth
