New Method for Studying Mitochondrial DNA and Function

by Razi Ann Berry | Jan 19, 2021 | Naturopathic News

NODE SMITH, ND Scientists from the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center have developed a simple, high-throughput method for transferring isolated mitochondria and their associated mitochondrial DNA into mammalian cells. This approach enables researchers to tailor...

MRI May Be Able to Confirm PTSD Following Traumatic Event

by Razi Ann Berry | Jan 18, 2021 | Naturopathic News

NODE SMITH, ND Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex psychiatric disorder brought on by physical and/or psychological trauma. How its symptoms, including anxiety, depression and cognitive disturbances arise remains incompletely understood and...

Obesity Lowers Immune Function as well as Increases Tumor Growth

by Razi Ann Berry | Jan 15, 2021 | Naturopathic News

NODE SMITH, ND Obesity has been linked to increased risk for over a dozen different types of cancer, as well as worse prognosis and survival. Over the years, scientists have identified obesity-related processes that drive tumor growth, such as metabolic changes and...

Fathers Who Are Involved Can Lower Behavioral Issues and Improve Well-Being

by Razi Ann Berry | Jan 14, 2021 | Naturopathic News

NODE SMITH, ND In low-income families, fathers who are engaged in their children’s lives can help to improve their mental health and behavior, according to a Rutgers University-New Brunswick study published in the journal Social Service Review. The researchers...

Plants Circadian Rhythms Can Change Just Like Ours

by Razi Ann Berry | Jan 13, 2021 | Naturopathic News

NODE SMITH, ND Plants have the same variation in body clocks as that found in humans, according to new research that explores the genes governing circadian rhythms in plants. The research shows a single letter change in their DNA code can potentially decide whether a...