genetics
A new study: Fighting obesity with genetics
A recent study suggests that a particular genetic variant in humans, associated with insulin release, may contribute to increased resistance to obesity. This variant exhibits distinct behavior in cells, potentially resulting in a more efficient metabolic process.
Kate Yakimchuk research weight management body weight health Cooking 1 January 2024
A new study: Mitochondria are important – they affect your body weight
Maintaining a good balance of fats in our body is super important for staying healthy. Eating too much fatty food can lead to health problems like obesity and atherosclerosis, but we actually need fats in our diet.
Kate Yakimchuk research body weight mitochondria weight management Cooking 28 December 2023
Pandemic Depression Hit Hard: A New Study
Living through a historic pandemic and coping with the challenges of the first year of college led to clinical depression in one-third of students, double the percentage seen in previous years. Even though some people tend to be genetically protected from depression, they weren't ready for this case.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression pandemic mental health Psychology 16 December 2023
Altruistic bee mothers pass their genes: A new study
A new experiment discovered that honey bees show rare altruistic behavior, which means they selflessly help others. Specialists focused on the genetics behind "retinue" behavior in female worker honey bees.
Kate Yakimchuk research bees Animals 24 November 2023
PPD is hereditary: A new study on depression and genes
Postpartum depression is a subtype of major depressive disorder that affects some new mothers. Scientists led a big study to understand the genetics of PPD. They found that around 14 percent of PPD cases are influenced by common genetic factors.
Kate Yakimchuk research pregnancy depression Psychology 30 October 2023
Some genes are extremely old: A new study
A group of scientists from the University of Leicester made an exciting discovery about genes related to learning, memory, aggression, and other complex behaviors. They found out that these genes have been around for a very long time, about 650 million years.
Kate Yakimchuk research learning Psychology 20 October 2023
Support matters: A study on genetics and depression
Even people who are genetically prone to depression need help - moreover, they might need it the most. A recent study looked at how offering support to someone under stress can be especially important if they have a genetic predisposition to depression.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression support Psychology 20 October 2023
Dieting helps with genetic risks of obesity: A new study on dieting
You can actually be genetically prone to obesity - your genes can make it harder for you to feel full, and they can make your hunger worse. Meanwhile, a new study shows that some food restrictions can actually help people to keep their weight healthy and avoid obesity.
Kate Yakimchuk research obesity food dieting Cooking 24 September 2023
Insulin resistance and dieting: A new study on how genes and diet are correlated
Insulin is a powerful hormone that regulates sugar in our bodies, so scientists study it a lot. Meanwhile, insulin resistance is still poorly studied, so a team of scientists have researched it recently.
Kate Yakimchuk research insulin diabetes dieting Cooking 20 September 2023
Some people are more prone to addiction: Psychologist's insights
People who've never suffered from addictions often can't understand why others fall for things that damage them. In fact, some people can be predispositioned to become addicted, so they should be twice careful.
Kate Yakimchuk addiction personality Psychology 18 September 2023
Depression can be linked to other psychiatric conditions: A study on genetics and mental health
Even people who don't know much about mental health often notice that individuals with depression seem to be also prone to other psychiatric conditions. A new study shows that it might be true - our genes make us more prone to some kinds of mental health issues.
Kate Yakimchuk research depression Psychology 1 September 2023
Genes and intelligence are actually connected: The new research
A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers from various institutions has shed light on the interplay between genes, brain characteristics, and behavior. While most people felt like these things are connected before, now we have scientific proof for that.
Kate Yakimchuk intelligence research Psychology 17 July 2023