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…
Polyamines reshape protein phosphorylation to guide key cellular fate decisions
Polyamines are small molecules naturally present in all cells and are critical in guiding cellular decisions, whereas an…
Gestational diabetes alters the placenta at the molecular level, study reveals
Gestational diabetes can cause a multitude of complications in the offspring, but to date, the reasons are incompletely…
Cancer hijacks embryonic gene editors to fuel growth
Cancer cells are known to reawaken embryonic genes to grow. A new study reveals the disease also hijacks…
Scientists uncover 53 genetic clues that shape math ability beyond IQ
An exciting new study reveals the hidden genetic architecture of quantitative ability, showing how brain wiring and signaling…