Brain genomics | Red meat and heart disease | Plant purifies air

January 8, 2019 Edition Revealing gene regulation in the brain A resource with information on gene regulation from more than 2,000 human brains yielded insights into mental disorders and will enable future studies of human brain development and function. Eating red meat daily triples heart disease-related chemical Compared to people eating diets rich in white meat or plant-based protein, those who ate a diet rich in red meat had triple the levels of TMAO, a chemical that’s been linked to heart disease. Genetically modified houseplant cleans indoor air Researchers genetically modified an indoor houseplant to purify certain airborne toxins commonly found in the home that have been linked to cancer. Popular Stories Appendix linked to toxic Parkinson’s protein Probiotics not helpful for young children with diarrhea 2018 Research Highlights — Promising Medical Advances 2018 Research Highlights — Clinical Advances Wearable ultrasound patch tracks blood pressure