Unexpected traces of bacteria found within brain tumors
Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have uncovered unexpected traces of bacteria within brain…
Scientists map the genetic control system behind FOXP3 in immune cells
The immune system faces a delicate balancing act: it must be aggressive enough to fight infections and cancer,…
Switching APOE4 to APOE2 in adult mice reduces Alzheimer’s pathology and improves memory
By flipping a single genetic switch from APOE4 to APOE2 in adult mice, researchers reversed key Alzheimer’s-like changes…
No, taking paracetamol while pregnant doesn’t cause autism or ADHD, major review finds
An umbrella review finds that studies suggesting a link between prenatal paracetamol exposure and neurodevelopmental disorders are limited…
Researchers develop multiethnic model for identifying individuals with skin cancer
Researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have developed a new approach for identifying…
Maternal paracetamol use during pregnancy not linked to autism or ADHD in children
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, finds…
Multiple protein forms from a single gene offer fresh insight into rare disease mechanisms
Iain Cheeseman and colleagues reveal the underappreciated role of single genes producing multiple proteins in atypical presentations of…
Single-cell analysis reveals HPV-induced keratinocyte heterogeneity in cervical cancer
Cervical squamous cell carcinoma (CESC), the most prevalent subtype of cervical cancer, remains a major global health burden…
Researchers refine tools to map DNA’s 3D structure inside cells
DNA isn’t just a long string of genetic code, but an intricate 3D structure folded inside each cell.…
Scientists map gut microbiota associated with coronary artery disease
Nearly 20 million people die every year from cardiovascular diseases, the leading cause of death worldwide. Genetic and…
Scientists identify essential process that protects DNA integrity in reproductive cells
A team of scientists at the University of Seville has identified an essential process that protects DNA integrity…
Two main methods for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology
The two main approaches for discovering disease genes reveal distinct aspects of biology, a new study shows. While…