Scientists Identify New Gene Behind Hereditary Vision Loss
Summary: Researchers have identified a new genetic cause of hereditary optic atrophy—a condition that leads to gradual vision…
AI predicts cell responses to drugs and genetic changes
Controlling the state of a cell in a desired direction is one of the central challenges in life…
Montreal chemists develop fast DNA-based sensor for drug monitoring
Chemists at Université de Montréal have developed “signaling cascades” made with DNA molecules to report and quantify the…
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…
Women in Menopause Are Fanatical About Testosterone
Illustration: Olivier Heiligers The nurse practitioner handed Charlotte Andersen an address. “Meet me in this parking lot,” she…
Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health
University of California San Diego of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified…
How genomic screening in newborns found 16 hidden disorders standard tests overlooked
By uncovering life-altering genetic conditions before symptoms appear, genomic screening could redefine newborn care if health systems can…
New AI tech can spot deadly infections before they strike | Health
Bret Kavanaugh By Talker By Stephen Beech Sepsis can be predicted in sick children two days in advance…
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do | News
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends…
Well-preserved remains of 1,000-year-old man reveal microbiome details
Remarkably well-preserved remains of a 1,000-year-old individual from a cave in central Mexico provided researchers with an unprecedented…
Medical expenses in Japan hit record ¥48 trillion in fiscal 2023
Medical expenses in Japan for fiscal 2023 rose 3% from the previous year to ¥48.1 trillion, marking a…
Inflammatory Brain Cells Driving Progressive MS Discovered
Summary: Researchers have identified a rare type of brain cell that may drive the chronic inflammation and neurodegeneration…