Study unravels the genetic shield against winter vomiting disease
Winter vomiting disease is caused by the Norovirus, which is most virulent during the colder half of the…
Unveiling the dual role of HIV integrase in viral replication
The rate of HIV infection continues to climb globally. Around 40 million people live with HIV-1, the most…
International experts publish guidelines on the administration of gene therapy for hereditary hearing loss
Up to 60% of congenital and early-onset hearing loss is caused by genetic mutations in an inherited gene,…
New gene-editing method can correct many disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells
Some genetic disorders-such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and Tay Sachs disease-involve many mutations in a person’s genome, often…
Study sheds light on how aging unfolds in pets and humans
Scientists have long sought measurable signs in the body, called biomarkers, that reliably reveal our biological age or…
HMGN1 gene linked to heart problems in people with Down syndrome
Nearly half of all babies born with Down syndrome face congenital heart defects, often involving serious malformations 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…
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 and inflammatory factors amplify the link between earlier menopause and cognitive risk
Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with…
Low-calorie diets linked to higher psoriatic arthritis risk, genetic study suggests
While often promoted for health benefits, low-calorie diets may carry hidden inflammatory risks, as genetic evidence reveals a…
MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow…
Genetic basis of dyslexia found. 13 new genes identified
Is dyslexia hereditary—or is that just a long-repeated myth? A new genetic study led by Hayley Mountford reveals…