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…
Genes may determine half of human lifespan: Study
Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, environment and other variables. It…
New ‘smart drug’ could beat jet lag in half the time: study
Woke up in a new time zone, but your brain stayed home? You’re not alone. Each year, more…
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…
Splitting schizophrenia: divergent cognitive and educational outcomes revealed by genomic structural equation modelling
Weye N, Santomauro DF, Agerbo E, Christensen MK, Iburg KM, Momen NC, et al. Register-based metrics of years…
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…
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…
Researchers Found a Genetic Pattern Behind a Very Personal Daily Routine
A massive genetic study has uncovered a connection few people would expect: how frequently you go to the…
Researchers develop protocol to create functional acinar cells in organoids
Organoids are three-dimensional miniature models of organs, grown in a dish. They have become a valuable tool for…
Blood metabolites reveal who will develop type 2 diabetes years before diagnosis
A decades-long study shows how patterns in circulating metabolites, shaped by genes and lifestyle, can identify people at…