Stem cell model recreates early human embryo with yolk sac
For the first time, a stem cell model has produced a structure resembling an early human embryo with…
Common gene in axolotls, mice and zebrafish may unlock human limb regrowth
Investigating a common gene in three very different species – axolotls, mice and zebrafish – scientists have discovered…
APC-deficient cancer cells rely on single enzyme for survival
A newly published study reports that APC-deficient cancer cells may depend on a single metabolic enzyme for survival,…
Key gene variants tied to developmental dysplasia of the hip and osteoarthritis
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a polygenetic disorder that increases the risk of hip osteoarthritis. A…
High-resolution study maps molecular differences across six human cortical regions
A new analysis of individual brain cells across several human brain regions reveals subtle but widespread differences in…
New biochip detects tiny genetic markers in 20 minutes
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a new biochip that, when…
Pseudogene lncRNAs regulate cancer stem cell behavior and signaling
Cancer stem cells (CSCs), a critical subpopulation within tumors, drive cancer initiation, progression, metastasis, relapse, and resistance to…
Early epigenetic changes shape infant gut microbiome development
The gut microbiome and epigenetics-molecular switches that turn genes on or off-are intertwined, and both contribute to neurodevelopment,…
Study identifies a common hidden genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorder in children
A major genetic study has uncovered a surprisingly common recessive cause of neurodevelopmental disorder, revealing how hidden changes…
Do your genes dictate how your lifestyle choices impact ageing?
Lifestyle-behavioral factors and socioeconomic status play an important role in shaping healthy ageing, but their effects may differ…
Sleep duration and genetics interact to affect functional health
Lifestyle-behavioral factors and socioeconomic status play an important role in shaping healthy aging, but their effects may differ…
Heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms
New research published in Nature Cardiovascular Research reveals that heart failure and atrial fibrillation share underlying genetic and molecular mechanisms, suggesting…