All articles tagged with #biological mechanisms
Originally Published 12 days ago — by PsyPost
A study reveals that PTSD has different biological roots in men and women, with men showing deficits in stress-regulating lipids and women exhibiting heightened systemic inflammation, suggesting the need for sex-specific treatments.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by Medical Xpress
A major study analyzing data from over 5,000 children with autism has identified four distinct biological and clinical subtypes, each linked to different genetic profiles and developmental trajectories, paving the way for more precise diagnosis and personalized treatment approaches.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Neuroscience News
Researchers uncovered shared biological mechanisms across psychiatric disorders by analyzing exon-level gene expression in postmortem brain samples, revealing common disruptions in stress regulation, dopamine signaling, and circadian rhythms, which could lead to more precise, mechanism-based classifications and treatments.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Medical Xpress
A recent review highlights the complex relationship between sleep disorders and hearing loss, suggesting shared biological mechanisms and the potential for treatments that could improve both sleep quality and auditory health, emphasizing the importance of further research in this area.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by News-Medical.Net
A recent review article in Nutrients summarizes the potential impact of vitamin D (VitD) on aging processes and age-related diseases. While there is evidence suggesting that VitD may influence genomic stability, cellular senescence, inflammation, and other hallmarks of aging, further research is needed to fully understand its clinical implications and potential therapies for promoting healthy aging.