Mechanistically, the study shows that early loss of NR3C1 epigenetically primes immune genes—keeping their regulatory elements open and ready—so that later in life these genes respond too strongly to ...

"Forever chemicals" or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been widely used in consumer and industrial products for the better part of a century, but do not break down in the natural ...

In a comprehensive Genomic Press research article, scientists have uncovered remarkable insights into how the earliest brain connections shape infant emotional development, potentially offering new ...

In May 2020, a research team announced the exciting results of their study of the largest fossil human footprint site in Africa: Engare Sero, Tanzania. With nearly 400 footprints, these fossilized ...

When we think of lead poisoning, most of us imagine modern human-made pollution, paint, old pipes, or exhaust fumes. But our ...

The researchers suspected the pathway—known as the social perception pathway—might be functional very early in development.

US researchers have achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully creating early-stage human embryos from adult skin cells in controlled laboratory settings. By using advanced DNA manipulation ...

A new study on canine development found that dogs exposed to adversarial events, including abuse and abandonment, in the ...

The scientists found some protein profiles showed much raised levels in individuals found to have breast, ovarian, prostate, ...