Genetic sequencing shows promise as first-tier newborn screening test
Newborn screening (NBS) is routinely performed across the world using biochemical testing methods. Recent advancements in genetic sequencing are a…
Breast milk proteins linked to abundance of beneficial bacteria in infants
More than 320 million years of mammalian evolution has adapted breast milk to meet all the physiological needs of babies:…
Comparative genomic analysis between systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers identified shared genetic markers and immune system involvement in systemic juvenile…
Past infections may shape your COVID booster’s punch against Omicron
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers examine the effect of infection and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination…
Researchers show how malnutrition affects growth in the first two years of life
In a trio of papers appearing in Nature on Sept. 13, 2023, the researchers offer the most comprehensive look yet…
NIH awards $3.2 million to study how unique DNA circles drive deadly pediatric brain tumors
Lukas Chavez, Ph.D., has received $3.2 million from the National Institutes of Health to study how unique DNA circles found…
COVID-19 doubles risk of early type 1 diabetes signs in high-risk children
In a recent study published in the journal JAMA, researchers examined whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 infections…
How food insecurity fuels sugary drink consumption in vulnerable kids
A recent study published in the journal Nutrients describes how various socioeconomic vulnerabilities influence the association between household food insecurity…
Are energy drinks putting your heart and mind at risk?
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the reported effects of consuming energy drinks on human health, particularly…
Mixtures of bacteria in day care facilities linked to wheezing in young children
Particular combinations of bacteria found in dust at day care facilities have been linked to wheezing in young children in…
Childhood cancer treatment linked to higher breast cancer risk
Women who have been treated for cancer as a child with a certain type of chemotherapy have an increased risk…
What factors are associated with readmission in pediatric survivors of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)?
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an emergency situation in both children and adults, as it compromises the vital oxygen…