Tag Archives: from

Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to the infant gut

Microbial communities in the intestine — also known as the gut microbiome — are vital for human digestion, metabolism and resistance to colonization by pathogens. The gut microbiome composition in infants and toddlers changes extensively in the first three years of life. But where do those microbes come from in the first place? Scientists have… Read More: Individualized mosaics of microbial strains transfer from the maternal to… »

Scientists recreate DNA damage caused by toxins from smoking

Researchers from the University of York have recreated how toxins from smoking cause unique patterns of DNA damage. The discovery could help scientists better understand the cause of bladder cancer and the link to smoking. The causes of bladder cancer remain largely unknown, however smoking is seen as the main risk factor for the disease.… Read More: Scientists recreate DNA damage caused by toxins from smoking »

Why are men more likely to get worse symptoms and die from covid-19?

By Graham Lawton A London health care worker takes a man from an ambulance.Justin Setterfield/Getty Images We know that older people are more vulnerable to covid-19, but another major risk factor has emerged: being male. The first signs of a sex difference in covid-19 severity emerged from hospital records in Wuhan shortly after the city… Read More: Why are men more likely to get worse symptoms and… »

  1. Pages:
  3. 1
  5. 9
  6. 10
  7. 11
  8. 12
  9. 13
  10. 14
  11. 15
  13. 36