Study identifies molecular brake that controls overactive killer T cells
“Why do immune cells that are supposed to eliminate viruses suddenly turn against our own body?” There are…
Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation
Researchers have found that women who consume more ultra-processed foods exhibit widespread differences in DNA methylation, suggesting early…
PTGES3 emerges as key regulator of androgen receptor in prostate cancer
A poorly characterized protein, historically thought to be a chaperone or enzyme, may actually be a key player…
Large-scale foundation model reconstructs how cells interact within tissues
Researchers at Helmholtz Munich and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed Nicheformer, the first large-scale foundation…
45,000-Year-Old Crimean Neanderthal Reveals Long-Distance Connections across Eurasia
The Crimean Peninsula in Ukraine contains key Middle to Upper Paleolithic transitional archaeological sites, including the site of…
Scientists uncover new obesity genes that reshape understanding of weight and disease risk
A global research team maps how rare and common gene variants jointly drive obesity and metabolic disease, offering…
Neuroscientists uncover a surprising role for “Frazzled” protein in the nervous system of fruit flies
Florida Atlantic University neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising role for a protein named “Frazzled” (known as DCC in…
Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
Fruit flies illuminate the role of Alzheimer’s disease risk genes
Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the roles…
Heart ‘blueprint’ offers insights into fetal development and congenital defects
New research in Sweden has produced a “blueprint” revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development.…
Eating peanuts while pregnant may influence how a child’s genes respond to breastfeeding
Researchers found that mothers who ate both peanuts and peanut butter during pregnancy had children with distinct DNA…
Scientists uncover the gut’s hidden hydrogen engine and how it falters in Crohn’s disease
A global research team has pinpointed the enzyme fueling hydrogen production in healthy guts and shown how its…