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A new study led by Salk Institute scientists suggests that high-fat diets fuel colorectal cancer growth by upsetting the balance of bile acids in the intestine and triggering a hormonal signal that lets potentially cancerous cells thrive.

A new form of synthetic DNA expands the information density of the genetic code, that likely preserves its capability for supporting life, according to a new study. By expanding the genetic alphabet from four letters to eight, researchers demonstrate the ability to double the information density in DNA.

The discovery will help doctors identify the small number of women at most risk who require intervention to prevent stillbirth. This will allow the majority of women with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy who are at a low risk to carry on their pregnancy normally.

Phenotypic screening of a curated library of plant extracts has revealed a compound with neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory properties. The compound is found in a plant dubbed the "holy herb."

The findings are described in a study published in the journal Scientific Reports.

A promising way with important challenges.

Transplanting marrow from young lab mice to old mice preserves memory and learning skills.

A new cell culture study reveals that salt leads to the formation of Th2 cells - immune cells which are active in allergic conditions such as atopic dermatitis. The team also detected elevated salt concentrations in the skin of patients with atopic dermatitis.

Growing meat in the laboratory may do more damage to the climate in the long run than meat from cattle, according to new research.

Scientists working in a range of disciplines joined forces to identify a new approach to combat African sleeping sickness. Their research revealed a promising strategy to develop a suitable agent. This novel concept could also be employed in the future rational design of drugs for the treatment of other diseases.