Genetic mapping in wastewater sets a new standard for pathogen surveillance
Tracking the genetic diversity of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater, rather than just viral abundance, dramatically improves the ability to…
How Andes virus super-spreaders reveal the risk behind the MV Hondius hantavirus cluster
A landmark NEJM outbreak study shows how Andes virus can move from rodents to people and then through…
Turning the flu virus Into a powerful tool to fight cancer
A recent Views & Comments article published in Engineering highlights advances in repurposing influenza viruses as flexible therapeutic…
Base editing approach repairs deadly Dravet syndrome mutation in mice
Gene editing can repair a DNA error in mice that causes Dravet syndrome, a rare, incurable, and potentially…
Four OICR-funded studies explore transformative approaches in cancer care
Four new research studies funded by the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) will deliver cutting-edge innovations by…
Gene mapping highlights strong immune and brain connections in depression
Neurons and white blood cells differ greatly in shape, function, and location within the body. However, researchers at…
Diabetes, weight-loss drugs not a perfect fit?
Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people worldwide and now a new international study, jointly led by Adelaide…
Study reveals why women face higher autoimmune disease risks
Ahead of World Lupus Day on May 10, new research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and…
Eating eggs regularly reduces Alzheimer’s disease risk
Researchers tracked nearly 40,000 older adults for 15 years and found that people who consumed eggs moderately developed…
Chromosome abnormalities may help cancer cells resist treatment and spread
A new study led by NYU Langone Health researchers found that cancer cells are better able to resist…
AI-driven model predicts type 1 diabetes risk with greater accuracy
By combining large-scale genetics with machine learning, researchers uncover hidden risk patterns and distinct patient subtypes that could…
New molecular framework paves the way for targeted Parkinson’s therapeutic interventions
A new study led by researchers from VIB and KU Leuven shows that Parkinson’s disease can be divided…