New T cell therapy targets CTNNB1 cancer mutation with promising results in animal studies
Researchers at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital have developed a promising new immunotherapy targeting the…
Lysosomal activity in worms linked to transgenerational extension of lifespan
In the Wang Lab, it’s not unusual for worms to live for a long time. HHMI Janelia Research…
Study shows how early-life epigenetic ‘memory’ can adult brain inflammation
Why do some people remain healthy through childhood yet become more vulnerable to brain disorders such as dementia…
Tiny DNA junctions provide feedback to control genetic crossovers
Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and paternal chromosomes…
Researchers uncover how chromosome crossovers protect fertility
When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things – including a crucial…
Landmark Discovery Reveals How Chromosomes Are Passed From One Generation to the Next
When a woman becomes pregnant, the outcome of that pregnancy depends on many things — including a crucial…
How DNA methylation changes during brain development influence autism and schizophrenia
Researchers at the University of Exeter have created a detailed temporal map of chemical changes to DNA through…
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…
Gene editing could give us ‘better’ babies — but what are the ethical concerns?
It’s been seven years since Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui made an announcement that shocked the world’s scientists. He…
Island haven a ‘genetic trap’ without intervention – News
Flinders researchers are recommending proactive conservation management of Kangaroo Island’s koalas, including ‘genetic rescue’ – or the careful…
Mastodons were Far More Genetically Diverse than Previously Known, Ancient DNA Shows
Ancient DNA has been useful in reconciling deep evolutionary relationships and responses to ecological changes in elephants and…
Researchers uncover how HIV-1 uses RNA:DNA hybrids to integrate into the genome
Researchers at the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) at Heidelberg University Hospital have decoded a previously unknown…