Health News from the Chronicles

gene graphic

The CRISPR Revolution

The hottest new area of scientific investigation, moving forward thanks to the work of UGA faculty and graduate students, is featured in the current issue of UGA Research magazine: a recently developed gene-editing tool commonly known by the acronym CRISPR, which makes it possible to snip out and…
man next to computer screen

Searching for clues in neural tube defects

Geneticist Jian-Fu Chen's project to understand why neural tube defects, the second most common birth defect in humans, occur recently gained new support from the National Institutes of Health: The neural tube becomes the brain and spinal cord in a developing embryo. The defect occurs when a…

What’s the connection between social behavior and genes?

  The research raises many questions but ultimately has provided another clue that may help further research and help people with social disorders such as autism. "Methylation is a dynamic process, and level of methylation can change over the course of a person's lifetime," he said. "But it…

Everything in moderation? Perhaps not.

Looking to lose weight or even maintain your current weight? You may justify small indulgences like a piece of cake by telling yourself that it's okay to have just a small amount. Everything in moderation, right? Perhaps not. A new University of Georgia study may make you think twice before you…

Satellite Precipitation Data, the Energy-Water-Food Nexus and the Urbanized Globe

Water, food and energy are inextricably linked. All three sectors impact one or both of the others. Improving water, energy and food security on a global level can be achieved through a nexus approach that integrates management of these resources across geographies and sectors. Having the data to…