Some Cerebral Palsy Cases May Be Tied to Brain-Wiring Genes
Researchers confirm that about 14 percent of all cases of cerebral palsy, a disabling brain disorder for which there are no cures, may be linked to a patient’s genes and suggest that many of those genes control how brain circuits become wired during early development.
Vaping, Marijuana Use Rose in College-Age Adults
Vaping marijuana and vaping nicotine rose sharply in the past 3 years among college-age (19-22 years old) adults, according to 2019 survey results from the Monitoring the Future (MTF) study.
People with Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Disproportionately Affected by Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a disproportionate toll on people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, write the directors of the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers Network, a nationwide group funded by NICHD.
Biomarkers Could Help Predict Time Needed for Athletes to Recover from Concussion
A collaborative study conducted by scientists from NIH, the Department of Defense and multiple academic institutions has identified blood biomarkers that could help predict which athletes need additional time to recover from a sports-related concussion.
Ancient Dog Species May Teach Us About Human Vocalization
In a study published in PNAS, researchers used conservation biology and genomics to discover that the New Guinea singing dog, thought to be extinct for 50 years, still thrives.
NIH’ers Generate Complete Human X Chromosome Sequence
NHGRI researchers have produced the first end-to-end DNA sequence of a human chromosome. The research will enable researchers to produce a complete sequence of the human genome
New Treatments Spur Sharp Reduction in Lung Cancer Mortality Rate
According to a new study led by researchers at NCI, mortality rates from the most common lung cancer, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), have fallen sharply in the United States in recent years, due primarily to recent advances in treatment.
Opioid Use May Be Linked to Pregnancy Loss, Lower Chance of Conception
Opioid use among women trying to conceive may be associated with a lower chance of pregnancy, suggests an NIH study. Moreover, opioid use in early pregnancy may be associated with a greater chance of pregnancy loss.
Study Shows Sex Differences in Aspects of Brain Anatomy
A scientific analysis of more than 2,000 brain scans found evidence for highly reproducible sex differences in the volume of certain regions in the human brain.