Global data show why gut microbiomes in industrialized regions look increasingly alike
A global analysis shows how modern lifestyles erode microbial diversity, destabilize gut communities, and amplify immune stress signals,…
Discovery of sequence-driven DNA methylation offers new path for epigenetic engineering
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is…
Prenatal stress hormones may shape when a baby’s teeth erupt
A new birth cohort study reveals that a mother’s stress-related hormones in late pregnancy, especially cortisol, may quietly…
Understanding ADHD symptoms such as RSD, hyper-focus, task paralysis
You may have heard Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) referred to as “a superpower”, but some describe their symptoms as…
sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them
An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk,…
The role of epigenetics in memory expression
Our experiences leave traces in the brain, stored in small groups of cells called “engrams”. Engrams are thought…
Obesity’s health risks shift with age and sex, new genetic study reveals
A massive UK Biobank analysis reveals that the health risks of obesity shift over time, peaking at different…
A GP guide to molecular testing in lung cancer
Need to know: Lung cancer remains a significant health challenge in Australia, being the fifth most commonly diagnosed…
Study unravels the genetic shield against winter vomiting disease
Winter vomiting disease is caused by the Norovirus, which is most virulent during the colder half of the…
A 13-year, 18-country collaboration that mapped the 3,2 billion base pairs of human DNA, launching the era of personalized medicine
A 13-year collaboration between 18 countries mapped the 3,2 billion base pairs of human DNA, creating the largest…
How a Simple DNA Switch Enables Tropical Butterflies to Change Wing
In a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the intricate mechanisms of evolutionary adaptation, researchers at the…
The MyCancerGene study: a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation randomized study comparing a patient-centered digital genetic health portal to usual care after receipt of cancer genetic testing | BMC Cancer
Robson ME, Storm CD, Weitzel J, Wollins DS, Offit K. American society of clinical oncology policy statement update:…