Researchers develop powerful tools for microbiome research advancement
The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and…
Researchers discovered how the brain decides what to remember
A song from childhood can hit you out of nowhere. A smell can carry you back decades. Then…
Study uncovers promising therapeutic strategies against neuroendocrine prostate cancer
A new study has uncovered promising therapeutic strategies against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer. McGill…
Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation
Researchers have found that women who consume more ultra-processed foods exhibit widespread differences in DNA methylation, suggesting early…
Scientists uncover the gut’s hidden hydrogen engine and how it falters in Crohn’s disease
A global research team has pinpointed the enzyme fueling hydrogen production in healthy guts and shown how its…
Epigenetic editing enables safer and more effective T cell therapies
Arc Institute, Gladstone Institutes, and University of California, San Francisco, scientists have developed an epigenetic editing platform that…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division
Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…
Group of unique gene variants governing Estonians’ appetite | News
Researchers at the University of Tartu have uncovered new genetic links that help explain why some people gain…
Cancer hijacks embryonic gene editors to fuel growth
Cancer cells are known to reawaken embryonic genes to grow. A new study reveals the disease also hijacks…
What happens when microplastics reach the testes? Study shows autophagy and cell loss
Invisible plastic fragments from common tableware are turning up in semen; now, researchers reveal how nanoscale particles may…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…