Causal gene mapping identifies key drivers of Alzheimer’s disease progression
Researchers led by Min Zhang and Dabao Zhang of the University of California, Irvine’s Joe C. Wen School…
Case report examines potential cancer risks after mRNA vaccination
A new case report was published in Volume 17 of Oncotarget on February 6, 2026, titled “Exploring the potential link between…
Obesity’s role in shared genetic risks of chronic diseases
A sweeping genetic analysis reveals when obesity is the common thread linking chronic diseases, and when other biology…
CRISPR gene-drive technology reverses antibiotic resistance in bacteria
Antibiotic resistance (AR) has steadily accelerated in recent years to become a global health crisis. As deadly bacteria…
Self-employment increases stress even after controlling for genetics
By comparing identical twins, researchers uncover why working for yourself may come with hidden stress costs, but why…
Updated newborn screening guidelines aim to improve cystic fibrosis detection
An updated report on cystic fibrosis (CF) from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, in…
Human life span found to be far more heritable than previously believed
Jan 31 2026 An analysis of twin cohort data suggests that human life span is far more heritable…
How DNA and life experiences leave distinct marks on the human immune system
A high-resolution immune cell atlas reveals how inherited DNA and life-long environmental exposures leave separate epigenetic signatures that…
New discovery may aid in early detection of rare genetic disease
Virginia Tech researchers discovered an indication hidden in the brain that may help doctors identify children suffering from…
Following the EAT-Lancet diet lowers chronic kidney disease risk
Large-scale UK Biobank data show that the EAT-Lancet planetary health diet is associated with lower CKD risk, with…
Study identifies genes, smoking, and obesity as pneumonia risk factors
Researchers at the University of Oulu have identified genes that increase susceptibility to pneumonia. Alongside inherited risk factors,…
WVU researchers explore how to restore vision in people with inherited blindness
A research team at the WVU is studying how to restore vision in people who develop a form…