Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
A new study from MIT neuroscientists reveals how rare variants of a gene called ABCA7 may contribute to…
Microbial piracy offers clues to fighting antimicrobial resistance
Researchers have discovered how ‘pirate phages’ hijack other viruses to break into bacteria, sharing new genetic material for…
Gene expression maps explain why diseases often occur together
By grouping patients based on gene activity, scientists show that shared molecular pathways, especially immune-related ones, help explain…
Clarifying Uncertain Genetic Tests in Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment is becoming more personalised. By considering a patient’s unique genetic and molecular profile, along with their…
Researchers discover space travel accelerates aging | Health
(Photo by Pixabay via Pexels) By Stephen Beech Space travel accelerates the aging of human stem cells, reveals…
Breakthrough reveals how viruses efficiently pack genetic material
Researchers at San Diego State University and Michigan State University are shedding new light on how viruses meticulously…
Nanostructures boost CRISPR delivery for genetic medicine
With the power to rewrite the genetic code underlying countless diseases, CRISPR holds immense promise to revolutionize medicine.…
Scientists discover molecular brake that limits T cell attack on tumors
In a discovery that could expand the array of current cancer immunotherapy treatments, scientists at Harvard Medical School…
Male and female bovine embryos show distinct development paths
Cornell researchers have uncovered the genetic triggers that cause male and female bovine embryos to develop differently, as…
Insights into clinical features and genetic variants of Cornelia de Lange syndrome in China
Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is a rare genetic disorder with symptoms, including facial anomalies (such as fused…
Research sheds new light on depression’s biological roots
Researchers at McGill University and the Douglas Institute have identified two specific types of brain cells that are…
Genetic variants mimicking IL-6 inhibition linked to lower cardiovascular risk
People with lower interleukin-6 activity have a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases, a new LMU study reveals. Lowering…