Large variation in how girls grow after their first period
There is unexpectedly large variation in height growth in girls after their first period. Every second girl grows either more or less in length than the 6-8 centimeters…
Breaking the chain of intergenerational violence: People subjected to violence, adverse experiences in childhood are more likely to abuse older generations
New research shows the connection between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), such as physical or emotional abuse, and an increased risk of people growing up to be abusive against…
A dietary compound that increases longevity and protects against Alzheimer’s disease in experimental models
Researchers from the Colour and Food Quality group at the Faculty of Pharmacy (University of Seville), in collaboration with Dr Marina Ezcurra’s group at the University of Kent…
Programming cells to target brain tumours
Glioblastoma is the most common and most aggressive primary brain tumour, with an average survival after diagnosis of less than two years, and against which current treatments remain…
New mutation linked to early-onset Parkinsonism
A team of scientists led by Prof. Patrik Verstreken (VIB-KU Leuven) has identified a new genetic mutation that may cause a form of early-onset Parkinsonism.