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.
A major long-term study of postmenopausal women found that waist circumference, when assessed alongside BMI, improved mortality risk prediction compared with BMI alone.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
New protocols for endocrine tumors and updated existing protocols for breast cancer diagnoses are now available from the College of American Pathologists (CAP).