South Africa's new research guidelines are not a green light for heritable human genome editing

by Bonginkosi Shozi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe recently updatedSouth African Ethics in Health Research Guidelineshave been a recent cause of concern, with s

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South Africa's new research guidelines are not a green light for heritable human genome editing

by Bonginkosi Shozi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe recently updatedSouth African Ethics in Health Research Guidelineshave been a recent cause of concern, with s

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Study outlines an activity-regulated genetic program underlying the formation of synapses during development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressNeuronal activity modulates synapse formation in the developing PDE axon. a, Schematic representation and line scan of the PDE axon and its synapses labeled using a c

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Study outlines an activity-regulated genetic program underlying the formation of synapses during development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressNeuronal activity modulates synapse formation in the developing PDE axon. a, Schematic representation and line scan of the PDE axon and its synapses labeled using a c

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Lockdown impacted women's ability to give birth due to increased age, research finds

by University of the West of EnglandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPausing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment during lockdown will have a significant impact on women's ability to give birth, gi

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Lockdown impacted women's ability to give birth due to increased age, research finds

by University of the West of EnglandCredit: CC0 Public DomainPausing in vitro fertilisation (IVF) treatment during lockdown will have a significant impact on women's ability to give birth, gi

Updated on:June 04,2024 7

When ribosomes go rogue

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When ribosomes go rogue

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Researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs

by Emma Hyett,University of Western OntarioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen chemistry professor Samantha Gateman realized there was no non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) on the market

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Researchers aim to change contraceptive technology with new iron IUDs

by Emma Hyett,University of Western OntarioCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWhen chemistry professor Samantha Gateman realized there was no non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) on the market

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Few Medicaid-participating primary care physicians providing longer-acting birth control methods, finds study

by George Washington UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedicaid beneficiaries face barriers in accessing medical care—and that includes contraceptive care. A new study finds that despit

Updated on: June 07,2024 7

Few Medicaid-participating primary care physicians providing longer-acting birth control methods, finds study

by George Washington UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainMedicaid beneficiaries face barriers in accessing medical care—and that includes contraceptive care. A new study finds that despit

Updated on:June 07,2024 7

Scientists uncover genetic cause of rare autoimmune disorder

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of international scientists has uncovered the genetic underpinnings of a rare, inherited autoimmune disorder, acc

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Scientists uncover genetic cause of rare autoimmune disorder

by Olivia Dimmer,Northwestern UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainA team of international scientists has uncovered the genetic underpinnings of a rare, inherited autoimmune disorder, acc

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Getting an IUD doesn't need to be painful, say doctors

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnyone who watched Olympic bronze medalist Ilona Maher giving her rugby opponents the stiff arm knows she is tough as nails. Yet she

Updated on: September 18,2024 0

Getting an IUD doesn't need to be painful, say doctors

by Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg OpinionCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAnyone who watched Olympic bronze medalist Ilona Maher giving her rugby opponents the stiff arm knows she is tough as nails. Yet she

Updated on:September 18,2024 0

Familial endocrine diseases linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss, new research shows

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have close family members with endocrine diseases--including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polyc

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Familial endocrine diseases linked to increased risk of pregnancy loss, new research shows

byEuropean Society of Human Reproduction and EmbryologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainWomen who have close family members with endocrine diseases--including type 2 diabetes, thyroid diseases and polyc

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Dad's age may influence Down syndrome risk

byFudan UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYounger and older fathers could be more likely to have a baby with Down syndrome, according to an international analysis of over 2 million pre

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Dad's age may influence Down syndrome risk

byFudan UniversityCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainYounger and older fathers could be more likely to have a baby with Down syndrome, according to an international analysis of over 2 million pre

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Study examines sexual health attitudes of South African youth

by Angela Koenig,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn important new finding by University of Cincinnati researchers could help slow the transmission of HIV/AIDS and reduce pregnan

Updated on: June 11,2024 3

Study examines sexual health attitudes of South African youth

by Angela Koenig,University of CincinnatiCredit: CC0 Public DomainAn important new finding by University of Cincinnati researchers could help slow the transmission of HIV/AIDS and reduce pregnan

Updated on:June 11,2024 3

Supporting primary care clinicians to deliver early medical abortion, long-acting reversible contraception

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityMajor categories of discussion post by participant profession. Credit:BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health(2024). DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2024-202330

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Supporting primary care clinicians to deliver early medical abortion, long-acting reversible contraception

by Cheryl Critchley,Monash UniversityMajor categories of discussion post by participant profession. Credit:BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health(2024). DOI: 10.1136/bmjsrh-2024-202330

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