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Oct 2025
Discovery of H2BNTac drives prostate tumor growth
Prostate cancer relies on genetic "switches", called enhancers, that can turn on tumor-promoting genes.
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Oct 2025
Study links child behavior stress and lower self-regulation in parents
Any parent will tell you that raising a child isn't easy. While the experience can be filled with joy and love and fulfilment, emotional, financial and marital stress will present challenges to any family.
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Oct 2025
Noninvasive optical system measures blood flow with precision
Measuring how well blood flows to the brain is crucial for understanding a wide range of neurological issues, from strokes to migraines to traumatic brain injuries. Obtaining such measurements noninvasively, however, remains a challenge. The scalp and skull not only obstruct viewing the brain directly but also have their own blood supply, further complicating cerebral blood flow measurements.
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Oct 2025
Can strawberries help prevent diabetes? New trial shows promising results in prediabetic adults
Daily consumption of freeze-dried strawberries for 12 weeks improved antioxidant defense, reduced inflammation, and lowered fasting glucose in adults with prediabetes. The randomized crossover trial highlights strawberries’ potential as a simple, food-based strategy to enhance metabolic and vascular health.
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Oct 2025
Tracking daily blood pressure in pregnancy could predict low birth weight sooner
Early-pregnancy home blood pressure patterns reveal that even small cumulative elevations, not just high averages, raise the risk of low birth weight. Tracking daily readings above thresholds may improve early warning and maternal–fetal outcomes.
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Oct 2025
Gut bacteria found to make serotonin and boost intestinal motility
Researchers have identified Limosilactobacillus mucosae and Ligilactobacillus ruminis as human gut bacteria capable of producing serotonin by decarboxylating 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP). Their activity enhances intestinal motility and enteric nerve density, linking microbial serotonin synthesis to gut function and potential IBS mechanisms.
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Oct 2025
Fortress, filter, and gatekeeper: New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
Researchers provide a comprehensive overview of the blood-brain barrier (BBB), detailing its cellular architecture, transport mechanisms, and role in protecting the brain from toxins. The paper highlights how BBB dysfunction contributes to neurological diseases and explores emerging technologies to overcome drug delivery challenges.
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Oct 2025
Strong grip strength lowers risk of organ dysfunction in obesity
People with obesity who also have high muscle mass may be less likely to have obesity-related organ damage.
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Oct 2025
Babies born eight-ten weeks early can be milk fed from the start, study finds
A major study has found that babies born between eight to ten weeks early can be fed with milk through a tube in their stomach straight after birth rather than being given intravenous feeds through a drip.
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Oct 2025
The promise and pitfalls of longevity clinics
A new editorial was published in Aging-US on October 13, 2025, titled "Longevity clinics: between promise and peril."
