Immune switch plays a critical role in successful pregnancies
Early pregnancy depends on a remarkable act of coordination. Before the placenta can nourish a growing fetus, the…
New Research Links Daily Multivitamins to Slower Biological Aging
In a randomized clinical trial of older adults, researchers found that taking multivitamins for two years modestly slowed…
Environmental conditions influence how bacteria respond to antibiotic treatments
Antibiotic susceptibility in resistant bacteria is not static. New research shows that bacteria harboring resistance genes may respond…
EVA1A regulates fatty acid transporter CD36 in fatty liver disease
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease（MASLD） is characterized by excessive accumulation of lipids in hepatocytes and is closely associated…
Long-read whole genome sequencing uncovers new genetic variants linked to autism
Researchers at the University of California San Diego have identified new genetic variants associated with autism spectrum disorder…
Largest genetic study classifies 14 psychiatric disorders into five major groups
Although mental disorders have multifactorial causes, genetics can explain some of them, yet this field remains largely unexplored…
New CRISPR technique boosts mitochondrial function to treat heart failure
After a heart attack, the heart struggles to recoup and maintain energy. One third of patients develop heart…
FOXJ3 gene identified as the critical link between abnormal brain development and epilepsy
Researchers have discovered that mutations in the FOXJ3 gene act as a “master switch” failure, disrupting how the…
AI trained on 9 trillion DNA letters predicts harmful mutations and designs new genomes
Trained on genomic data spanning the tree of life, Evo 2 reveals how artificial intelligence can decode the…
Trial aims to improve family communication about inherited colorectal cancer risk
In time for Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology has launched…
New HIV-seq tool advances understanding of persistent viral reservoirs
For people living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), life-saving antiretroviral therapy keeps their HIV-infected immune cells from making…
New strategy targets Porphyromonas gingivalis without harming healthy microbes
For years, treating gum disease has meant scraping away plaque, cutting out damaged tissue or turning to antibiotics…