Genetic markers could help prevent age-related frailty
New research links previously unknown genes to frailty, raising hope for early predicting and preventing age-related decline. Study: Large-scale…
Scientists map the genes behind diet and dementia risk
Scientists reveal a new genetic resource from the MIND diet trial, opening the door to precision nutrition strategies…
Mother’s genetics may play an important role in influencing her child’s weight
A mother’s genetics may play a bigger role in determining whether a child becomes overweight than a father’s,…
New insights into how genes influence frailty in older adults
A new study has identified genetic variants linked to brain function, immune defense and metabolism that contribute to…
‘Two-in-one’ RNA molecule can simultaneously turn off two difficult-to-target cancer-related genes
University of North Carolina Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have developed a “two-in-one” molecule that can simultaneously turn…
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…
Researchers classify how specific genetic mutations correspond to rare disorders
The NF-κB signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in how our bodies fight infection, heal, and regulate inflammation.…
New genetic mutation linked to highly invasive streptococcus pyogenes infections
A group of researchers led by The University of Osaka have identified a novel genetic mutation in Streptococcus…
NKAPL identified as a tumor suppressor and therapeutic target in NSCLC
Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) accounts for over 80% of lung cancer cases and is often diagnosed at…
Gut mycobiota could help predict disability in multiple sclerosis
Scientists uncover how shifts in gut fungi, shaped by genes and diet, may influence disease severity in people…
Australian scientists uncover new way to halt aggressive cancer growth
Australian researchers have discovered a promising new strategy to suppress the growth of aggressive and hard-to-treat cancers by…
Uncovering origins of autism, depression, Parkinson’s in fetal brain
The origin of some neuropsychiatric diseases, such as autism, bipolar disorder, or depression, and certain neurodegenerative diseases, Alzheimer’s…