Understanding how mRNA stability influences immune diseases
A pizza shop with 30 delivery people ought to be able to deliver a lot of pizzas –…
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…
Smell loss emerges as the early behavioural sign of Alzheimer’s
New research reveals that immune cells attack brainstem nerve fibers linked to smell, making loss of smell the…
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.…
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…
Genetics and diet work together to shape daily rhythms of fat metabolism
Our bodies follow a natural 24-hour cycle known as the circadian rhythm that influences everything from sleep to metabolism.…
Single-cell proteomic analysis uncovers hidden layers of blood cell formation
In the past decade there has been significant interest in studying the expression of our genetic code down…
Genetic variants influencing vitamin D synthesis, metabolism, and transport
From skin tone to rare mutations, scientists uncover how your genes influence vitamin D levels, and why standard…
New genetic study reveals why people age differently
It’s a fact of life: Some people age better than others. Some ease into their 90s with mind…
ChronODE method offers precision in timing gene therapy treatments
A Yale research team has created a new computer tool that can pinpoint when exactly genes turn on…
Alzheimer’s gene risks differ by ancestry, major study reveals 133 new variants
New genome study uncovers 133 previously unknown dementia-linked variants and shows how genetic risks vary across global populations,…