Women with isolated REM sleep behavior disorder show lesser brain atrophy than men
A large international study involving nearly 700 participants reveals that women with a precursor condition to Parkinson’s disease…
Genetic and inflammatory factors amplify the link between earlier menopause and cognitive risk
Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with…
BRCA2 gene family speaks out on inherited cancer and hope for the future
For women, the BRCA gene mutation dramatically increases the likelihood of getting breast or ovarian cancer, and a…
MRI age clocks reveal how each organ ages differently and predict who develops disease or lives longer
By decoding age gaps across the brain, heart, liver, and more, scientists show that no two organs grow…
New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division
Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…
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…
Ancient lead exposure may have shaped human evolution and language
A groundbreaking international study changes the view that exposure to the toxic metal lead is largely a post-industrial…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
Pioneering personalized medicine by deciphering depression’s complex biological web
In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Najaf Amin unveils transformative insights that…
New approach protects the brain from radiation-induced cognitive decline
While tremendous relief comes from successfully battling cancer, survivors can also experience cognitive impairments caused by the disease…
Discovery of CPD gene mutations sheds light on rare congenital hearing loss
Mutations in a gene known as CPD play a crucial role in a rare form of congenital hearing…
Groundbreaking treatments offer new hope to those with Huntington’s disease
For the first time, science is offering hope for people who carry the gene for Huntington’s disease. Image…