Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
Unlocking the secrets of oral bacteria to fight tooth decay
If Wenjun Zhang has her way, no one will ever have to brush or floss again. Zhang, a…
Clarifying Uncertain Genetic Tests in Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment is becoming more personalised. By considering a patient’s unique genetic and molecular profile, along with their…
Gene expression maps explain why diseases often occur together
By grouping patients based on gene activity, scientists show that shared molecular pathways, especially immune-related ones, help explain…
Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously…
Nanostructures boost CRISPR delivery for genetic medicine
With the power to rewrite the genetic code underlying countless diseases, CRISPR holds immense promise to revolutionize medicine.…
Why metformin could protect the brain by rewiring mitochondria
A new study shows metformin enhances myelin repair in human-based models by tuning mitochondrial metabolism, offering hope for…
Scientists discover molecular brake that limits T cell attack on tumors
In a discovery that could expand the array of current cancer immunotherapy treatments, scientists at Harvard Medical School…
Insights into clinical features and genetic variants of Cornelia de Lange syndrome in China
Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is a rare genetic disorder with symptoms, including facial anomalies (such as fused…
New mouse models reveal mechanisms of RP59 retinal degeneration
Retinitis pigmentosa retinal degeneration is caused by a family of hereditary mutations in nearly 100 genes that slowly…
BindCraft reimagines protein binder discovery through structural prediction
Physical interactions between proteins influence anything from cell signaling and growth to immune responses, so the ability to…
Male and female bovine embryos show distinct development paths
Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as…