Smell loss emerges as the early behavioural sign of Alzheimer’s
New research reveals that immune cells attack brainstem nerve fibers linked to smell, making loss of smell the…
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.…
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…
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…
Why Salmonella Dublin poses a food safety threat in beef and dairy
A nationwide genomic study shows that while Salmonella Dublin looks genetically uniform, it hides powerful resistance traits that…
Mediterranean diet lowers dementia risk by altering key metabolites
A long-running study shows how genes, diet, and metabolism interact to shape dementia risk, with the Mediterranean diet…
Genetics and diet work together to shape daily rhythms of fat metabolism
Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism.…
Computational approach provides insight into neural progenitor cells and their role in brain disorders
For much of the 20th century it was thought that the adult brain was incapable of regeneration. This…
Australian researchers identify GATOR1 complex as key to preventing lymphoma
Australian researchers have used an innovative genome-wide screening approach to identify genes, and their encoded proteins, that play…
Metabolic syndrome linked to higher risk of Parkinson’s disease
Having a larger waistline, high blood pressure and other risk factors that make up metabolic syndrome is associated…
Genetic variants influencing vitamin D synthesis, metabolism, and transport
From skin tone to rare mutations, scientists uncover how your genes influence vitamin D levels, and why standard…