University of Leeds researchers have taken a major step towards producing a more affordable and lower-risk polio vaccine using virus-like particles (VLPs). These particles mimic the outer protein shell of poliovirus, but are empty inside. This means there is no risk of infection, but the VLP still causes the immune system to respond.
Children who consumed the least amounts of seafood at 7-years-old were likely to be less “prosocial” at ages 7 and 9 years than those who regularly consumed seafood, according to a new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition. Prosocial behavior includes friendly interactions, altruism, and sharing.
Firearm-related injuries are the leading cause of death among children and adolescents in the United States, yet research on firearm injury prevention receives significantly less federal funding compared to other major pediatric health concerns.
An extensive tumor genomic analysis of individuals with ovarian cancer, led by researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) and Emory University, revealed that Black women have nearly identical mutations to other previously studied populations. But researchers also found a few notable differences that may be clinically relevant.
The prevalence of chronic conditions has risen to unprecedented levels over the past 20 years, with nearly one in three young people estimated to now be living with pediatric-onset conditions that significantly affect their lives, new research suggests.
For decades, psychologists and social scientists have been trying to understand what contributes to people’s mental health, happiness and overall feeling of well-being. Their efforts have already helped to design numerous social and therapeutic interventions aimed at supporting people in their personal growth and positively influencing their lives.
STATE House has dismissed claims by the Tonse Alliance that the proposed Constitutional amendments will remove the 50%+1 clause and extend the Presidential tenure to seven years. Responding to the claims made by Tonse Alliance spokesperson Sean Tembo, State House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka described them as “pure lies based on imagination and speculation.” Mr […]
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A new study has been published in Nature Communications, presenting the first comprehensive atlas of allele-specific DNA methylation across 39 primary human cell types. The study was led by Ph.D. student Jonathan Rosenski under the guidance of Prof. Tommy Kaplan from the School of Computer Science and Engineering and Prof. Yuval Dor from the Faculty of Medicine at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hadassah Medical Center.
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have identified genetic changes in blood stem cells from frequent blood donors that support the production of new, non-cancerous cells.
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a serious mental health condition that impacts individuals of all ages, including children and adolescents. Early detection and diagnosis, especially at an earlier age, is crucial for effective prevention and treatment. But current methods remain challenging.