How long might your dog live? New study calculates life expectancy for different breeds
New research shows that certain breeds tend to live longer than others, and this could help potential owners decide which companion is best for them.
Angus Nurse, Professor of Law and Environmental Justice, Anglia Ruskin University •
conversation
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~7 min
Feb. 2, 2024 • ~7 min
Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction's effects
Improved understanding of the molecular mechanisms of addiction can change how researchers and clinicians approach treatments.
Karla Kaun, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Brown University •
conversation
Jan. 22, 2024 • ~8 min
Jan. 22, 2024 • ~8 min
Genetically modified crops aren't a solution to climate change, despite what the biotech industry says
Biotech firms are using climate goals opportunistically in an attempt to force through the deregulation of genetically modified crops.
Barbara Van Dyck, Research Fellow in Political Agroecology, Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) •
conversation
Dec. 15, 2023 • ~8 min
Dec. 15, 2023 • ~8 min
MicroRNA is the master regulator of the genome − researchers are learning how to treat disease by harnessing the way it controls genes
When just one of the thousands of microRNAs in people go awry, it can cause diseases ranging from heart disease to cancer.
Andrea Kasinski, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, Purdue University •
conversation
Nov. 29, 2023 • ~9 min
Nov. 29, 2023 • ~9 min
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