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Recent evidence on the prevalence and risk aspects of anemia amongst women of childbearing age in China

Anemia has a major impact on public health worldwide, with over 571 million women vulnerable to antagonistic health outcomes on account of iron deficiency and other causes. The aim of this nationwide, population-based study in China is to estimate the prevalence of anemia amongst women of childbearing age, examine geographical differences, and examine the association […]

Environmental aspects significantly influence gene expression through epigenetic changes

EpigeneticsThe study of changes in gene function that don’t involve changes within the DNA sequence plays an important role in understanding the complex interplay between genetics and environment. The review article “Epigenetics and Environmental Health” provides an in depth evaluation of how epigenetic changes can influence the onset and progression of assorted diseases, particularly cancer […]

Scientists are investigating aspects that contribute to SMA in formative years

Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a serious neurological disease for which there may be currently no cure, but current therapies can alleviate the symptoms. Within the seek for higher treatment options, scientists from the DZNE and the TU Dresden at the moment are drawing attention to previously unnoticed anomalies in embryonic development. They base their […]