Longevity gene offers hope for children with progeria
A new breakthrough in a rare genetic disease which causes children to age rapidly has been discovered using…
Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
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…
Pioneering personalized medicine by deciphering depression’s complex biological web
In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Najaf Amin unveils transformative insights that…
New insights can reshape psychiatric practice across continents
In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Bruce M. Cohen discusses results and…
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…
Human evolution and genes: culture rewrites science
For years, science was certain: genes determine who a person is. The latest report by American researchers overturns…
Fathers can pass on benefits of exercise to children, Chinese study suggests
Chinese scientists have found that the benefits of exercise can be inherited across generations, with a father’s level…
Genetic study reveals unique mutations in Chinese patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common genetic heart disorder, is often caused by mutations in sarcomere-related genes. While extensively…
Deep brain stimulation shows promise in reducing severe stuttering
While stuttering was believed to have purely psychological causes up until about 30 years ago, scientists today attribute…
Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing…