July 09, 2025

E. coli Upcycle Turns Plastic to Pills

Scientists engineered E. coli to perform a synthetic chemical reaction that enables the conversion of plastic waste into the common drug paracetamol using a non-toxic, phosphate-driven process inside living cells.

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July 08, 2025

Waist Size Plus BMI Predicts Mortality

A major long-term study of postmenopausal women found that waist circumference, when assessed alongside BMI, improved mortality risk prediction compared with BMI alone.

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July 07, 2025

Saliva Test May Signal Diabetes-Linked Metabolic Changes

Salivary enzyme levels tied to AMY1 gene copy number may help indicate type 2 diabetes or prediabetes status, new cross-sectional study suggests.

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July 07, 2025

Gene-Starch Interaction Alters Oral Bacteria Balance

A new study found that genetic differences in the AMY1 gene, which affects salivary amylase production, along with dietary starch, influence the types and diversity of bacteria that form in oral biofilms—key players in dental caries and gum disease.

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July 02, 2025

Metabolic Syndrome Strongly Linked to Oral Diseases

New research highlights strong associations between metabolic syndrome and several oral diseases—including periodontitis, caries, and peri-implantitis—calling for more longitudinal studies to explore causation and improve patient care.

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June 24, 2025

Is T1b Diabetes Often Genetic?

A review of nearly 300 idiopathic diabetes cases found that about 30% of patients had undiagnosed genetic mutations, raising concerns about misclassification and underuse of comprehensive genetic testing.

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June 23, 2025

Higher SCFAs in Blood Predict Diabetes Risk

New research following Spanish adults over 7 years found that higher levels of specific gut-derived fatty acids in the blood—especially butyrate and isobutyrate—were linked to an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes, offering insights into early risk prediction.

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June 20, 2025

Platelet Indices Signal Aspirin Resistance in Preeclampsia

New research links changes in platelet count and volume to aspirin nonresponsiveness in pregnant women who develop preeclampsia, offering insights into potential biomarkers for risk monitoring.

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June 16, 2025

CAP Issues New and Updated Cancer Protocols

New protocols for endocrine tumors and updated existing protocols for breast cancer diagnoses are now available from the College of American Pathologists (CAP).

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