New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…
Jumping DNA fragments found to destabilize cancer genome
A study published today in the journal Science reveals how jumping fragments of human DNA, a type of genetic parasite,…
WashU Medicine receives 80 million to study exceptional longevity
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have received an $80 million grant to continue…
$8.7 million award supports faster genetic diagnosis of lymphatic diseases
A team of researchers led by Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons has been awarded an…
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…