Articles by Justin Jackson
Phys.org / Hourglass model of complex multicellularity found in brown algae
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Biology, Germany, have discovered a conserved developmental pattern known as the hourglass model in brown algae, providing more evidence that the phenomenon may be a universal feature ...
Medical Xpress / Multiomics of HIV non-progressors reveals immunity behind AIDS evasion
A multiomic analysis led by the IrsiCaixa AIDS Research Institute has uncovered genetic and immune mechanisms in some HIV-positive individuals, known as viremic non-progressors (VNPs), to avoid disease progression without ...
Medical Xpress / Genetic variants in melatonin receptor linked to idiopathic osteoporosis
Columbia University Medical Center researchers have identified specific variants in a melatonin receptor gene that impair bone turnover, leading to significant reductions in bone density and increased risk of fractures, particularly ...
Medical Xpress / Hearing loss linked to increased Parkinson's risk in veterans
Oregon Health & Science University-led researchers have found a correlative link between hearing loss and the development of Parkinson's disease (PD). They find the risk of PD rises somewhat with the severity of hearing loss, ...
Medical Xpress / Even an occasional 30-minute exercise session reduces type 2 diabetes risk factors, study finds
Researchers at Centro per le Malattie Endocrine e Metaboliche, Italy, have found that a single 30-minute aerobic exercise session significantly reduced 1-hour post-load plasma glucose levels and improved insulin sensitivity ...
Phys.org / Live imaging of ovulation in action reveals three distinct phases
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences have developed a live imaging method that reveals the process of ovulation in unprecedented detail. The team followed initial observations by performing ...
Medical Xpress / $3.2 million per dose Elevidys fails to meet primary endpoint in phase 3 trial
A Phase 3 clinical trial investigating Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec), a gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, did not achieve its primary endpoint, according to findings published in Nature Medicine. A News ...
Medical Xpress / Clonidine monotherapy as effective as morphine in neonatal opioid withdrawal treatment, study finds
Pediatric researchers at the University of Kentucky found that clonidine, an antihypertensive drug typically used to treat high blood pressure, can be as effective as morphine in treating neonatal opioid withdrawal syndromes ...
Medical Xpress / Glucose metabolism drives embryonic development in mice, study reveals
Yale University researchers have discovered that glucose metabolism plays a critical role in guiding the early development of mouse embryos, revealing that specific metabolic pathways regulate essential cell signaling during ...
Medical Xpress / Meta-analysis reveals minimal cognitive gains from antipsychotic drugs
A systematic review and network meta-analysis of 68 studies has found no clear evidence that any specific antipsychotic significantly improves cognitive function in patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders compared ...
Medical Xpress / Black adults disproportionately affected as glaucoma reaches 4.22 million in the US
A University of Michigan led study finds regional and demographic disparities in glaucoma burden. Results find that 4.22 million U.S. adults had glaucoma in 2022, with 1.49 million living with vision impairment.
Medical Xpress / COVID-19 linked to type 2 diabetes onset in children
Pediatric patients aged 10 to 19 years old diagnosed with COVID-19 have a higher risk of new-onset type 2 diabetes within six months compared to those diagnosed with other respiratory infections, according to researchers ...
Phys.org / 'Getting high' in Paleolithic hunting: Elevated positions enhance javelin accuracy but reduce atlatl efficiency
A recent experimental study led by Kent State University and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History suggests that hunting from elevated positions significantly increases the performance of thrown javelins while potentially ...
Medical Xpress / Are dental practices out of control in the United States?
A series of recently published opinions and letters in JAMA Internal Medicine present varying perspectives on the current state of US dental care all emphasize the need for evidence-based practices and changes in economic ...
Phys.org / Ancient hominins had humanlike hands, indicating earlier tool use, study reveals
An analysis by Eberhard Karls University of Tübingen, Germany, on the manual capabilities of early hominins reveals that some Australopithecus species exhibited hand use similar to modern humans.