New ‘smart drug’ could beat jet lag in half the time: study
Woke up in a new time zone, but your brain stayed home? You’re not alone. Each year, more…
Study elucidates key steps in the ubiquitin tagging of mutated huntingtin protein
Researchers have elucidated key steps in the ubiquitin tagging of the mutated huntingtin protein, providing hope for future…
Research shows the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases
Researchers have quantified the role of obesity in common long-term conditions, showing for the first time the effect of losing weight in preventing multiple diseases. …
Human life span found to be far more heritable than previously believed
Jan 31 2026 An analysis of twin cohort data suggests that human life span is far more heritable…
Study finds greater role for genetics in driving human lifespan
WASHINGTON – Many factors influence how long you live, such as diet, exercise, smoking, drinking, environment and other…
How DNA and life experiences leave distinct marks on the human immune system
A high-resolution immune cell atlas reveals how inherited DNA and life-long environmental exposures leave separate epigenetic signatures that…
New atlas of brain lysosomes sheds light on neurodegenerative disorders
Functioning brain cells need a functioning system for picking up the trash and sorting the recycling. But when…
Large study identifies more than 100 genetic regions linked to schizophrenia
A team of researchers led by scientists from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, SUNY Downstate…
New genetic insights reveal vitamin B1’s role in gut health and motility
Bowel habits aren’t exactly dinner-table talk. But they reflect how quickly the gut moves things along, and when…
How “old RNA” reshapes sperm metabolism
Increasing paternal age has been linked to elevated health risks for the next generation, including higher risks of…
Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults
A large Australian pilot shows that testing healthy young adults for high-risk genes can reveal serious disease risk…
How others’ genes help shape the microbiome
New research finds that the environment, specifically genetic interactions between social companions, is an essential factor in shaping…