Genetic signals reveal why erectile dysfunction develops and who is most at risk
New genomic evidence unmasks the biological pathways driving erectile dysfunction, linking cardiometabolic disease and addiction traits to ED…
These archaea built a distinct genetic code to put pyrrolysine in proteins
 There are few hard and fast rules in the study of life, but perhaps the closest we…
New insights into ribosome collisions and stress response
LMU researchers uncover the mechanism by which ribosomes raise alarms in the cell. Ribosomes, the protein factories of…
Discovery of sequence-driven DNA methylation offers new path for epigenetic engineering
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is…
Landmark prostate cancer screening trial launches in the UK
The first men have been invited to take part in Prostate Cancer UK’s TRANSFORM trial, kicking off the…
Young donor age proves critical for survival after stem cell transplantation
The selection of suitable donors is crucial for the long-term recovery of patients after an allogeneic hematopoietic stem…
New single-cell method reveals how plasmids drive antibiotic resistance
Researchers in the Blavatnik Institute at Harvard Medical School have just opened a new window into understanding the…
Scientists uncover genetic components linked to bone density in young people
Researchers at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) revealed important genetic components that affect bone density in children and…
Parental monitoring can offset genetic risks for conduct problems in adolescents
Parents may have more influence than they realize when it comes to shaping their children’s behavior, especially for…
Neoantigens-loaded DC vaccines show strong potential to overcome tumor resistance
Despite the success of immune checkpoint inhibitors in revolutionizing oncology, their benefits remain limited to a small fraction…
Blood group A linked to a higher risk of primary biliary cholangitis
A major retrospective study shows that people with blood group A face a higher likelihood of autoimmune liver…
Blocking mir-21 shows promise for slowing bladder cancer growth
Bladder cancer ranks among the ten most common types of cancer worldwide. The main treatment is bladder removal…