Missing ancestry data in single-cell atlases threatens fair medicine
The single-cell “atlases” that are increasingly used to map the human body and as training data for artificial…
New genomic map identifies hundreds of genes governing bone health
In a global breakthrough published in Nature Genetics, researchers have successfully mapped the cells and genes that regulate…
New spatially resolved transcriptomic map reveals how bone and muscle cells communicate
A new study generated one of the most comprehensive spatially resolved transcriptomic maps of cellular communication between bone…
Synthetic Human Chromosomes Explained
IntroductionTechnologies enabling synthetic chromosomesApplications in research and medicineEthical and safety considerationsFuture outlookReferencesFurther reading From synthetic chromosomes and recoded…
Pharmacy expert calls for hybrid digital-human models in NHS healthcare
A pharmacy academic from Kingston University has provided special expertise to the UK Parliament on two key Health…
Long-Read Genome Sequencing Boosts Rare Disease Diagnosis, Study Finds
A new DNA test provides a more detailed view of genetic material than current standard diagnostics, leading to…
Whole-genome duplication shaped cell-type evolution in the vertebrate brain
Vertebrate scRNA and snRNA atlas collection, filtering and preprocessing Cell atlases were retrieved from previous publications2,3,4,5. Low-quality cells…
Massive genetic study uncovers new insights into anxiety risk
A study led by researchers at King’s College London and QIMR Berghofer medical research institute analysed genetic data…
How the UK Is Turning Sovereign AI Ambition Into Action With NVIDIA Technologies
A year ago at London Tech Week, NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang and U.K. Prime Minister Keir…
Nature exposure shapes nasal microbiomes and mental well-being
Plenty of studies have linked exposure to nature to a wide variety of health benefits, from improved cognitive…
Pediatric experts reveal the 10 research areas set to shape child health
From gene therapy and AI to vaccines, nutrition, and cancer care, pediatric research leaders outline where the next…
DNA metabarcoding reveals hidden freshwater biodiversity in Ontario streams
Researchers using cutting-edge environmental DNA (eDNA) technology have uncovered far greater biodiversity in eastern Ontario waterways than traditional…