Walking to a beat could be useful for patients needing rehabilitation, according to a new…
Month: September 2012
Playground peers can predict adult personalities
Even on the playground, our friends know us better than we know ourselves. New research…
Scientists uncover mechanism by which plants inherit epigenetic modifications
Scientists have discovered that epigenetic modifications can be inherited in pollen and that this process…
Nutrient in eggs and meat may influence gene expression from infancy to adulthood
Consuming greater amounts of choline — a nutrient found in eggs and meat — during…
Epigenetics: Mother’s nutrition — before pregnancy — may alter function of her children’s genes
A pregnant mom’s diet affects her child’s health. Now, new research in mice suggests that…
Battles between steroid receptors to regulate fat accumulation
The androgen receptor in human cells inhibits fat accumulation, but its activity can be sabotaged…
Brain study reveals the roots of chocolate temptations
Researchers have new evidence in rats to explain how it is that chocolate candies can…
Cause of diabetes may be linked to iron transport
Scientists have been trying to explain the causes of diabetes for many years. Researchers have…
Manipulating hormone receptors may help in the fight against obesity
In the body’s ongoing effort to maintain a healthy weight, an arsenal of cellular proteins…
Low calorie cranberry juice lowers blood pressure in healthy adults, study finds
Regularly drinking low-calorie cranberry juice may help get your blood pressure under control, according to…