Subtle changes in the composition of short tandem repeats may shape disease risk
Scientists at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have revealed a previously overlooked layer of genetic variation that…
Neanderthal DNA sheds new light on the structure of the modern human face
Every face carries a story, shaped long before birth by a quiet choreography of genes switching on and…
Study offers an innovative way to track the spread of leishmaniasis
A new study offers an innovative way to track the spread of leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease affecting both…
Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation
Researchers have found that women who consume more ultra-processed foods exhibit widespread differences in DNA methylation, suggesting early…
Study reveals how melanoma evolves to resist immunotherapy
A study led by UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center investigators reveals how melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer,…
Dysfunction in chromosome-stabilizing protein identified as a cause of deadly illnesses
New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison reveals that dysfunction in a protein essential to maintaining stability in…
Lactate and lactylation drive metabolic, epigenetic reprogramming in gynecological cancers
Lactate, once considered a metabolic waste product, is now recognized as a key regulator of cellular homeostasis and…
Kevin Frederick Combes jailed over 1990s sex attacks on two teens in Perth CBD, South Boulder
A Perth man who raped two teenagers more than 30 years ago, but was only charged last July…
The role of epigenetics in memory expression
Our experiences leave traces in the brain, stored in small groups of cells called “engrams”. Engrams are thought…
Novel 3D chromosome mapping method can reliably reveal hidden structural variants
Standard laboratory tests can fail to detect many disease-causing DNA changes. Now, a novel 3D chromosome mapping method…
Eating peanuts while pregnant may influence how a child’s genes respond to breastfeeding
Researchers found that mothers who ate both peanuts and peanut butter during pregnancy had children with distinct DNA…
Study unravels the genetic shield against winter vomiting disease
Winter vomiting disease is caused by the Norovirus, which is most virulent during the colder half of the…