Nocturnal micro-awakenings linked to genetic risk of Alzheimer’s disease
What if certain signs of the disease were to manifest themselves subtly during sleep, long before the first…
Circular eccDNA shows potential to predict early-stage LUAD recurrence
LUAD is the most common histological subtype of lung cancer. Although surgery can be curative for patients diagnosed…
Autophagy modulation emerges as a strategy against cisplatin-resistant gastric cancer
Drug resistance remains one of the greatest obstacles to successful treatment of gastric cancer, limiting the long-term effectiveness…
New review highlights FOXA2’s role in glucose regulation pathways
A newly published review highlights the pivotal role of FOXA2, a key transcription factor, in coordinating pancreatic development,…
Specialized selenoproteins play critical role in regulating cellular health
A new review highlights the remarkable importance of selenoproteins, a specialized group of molecules that, despite their small…
Scientists uncover cellular mechanism behind congenital heart defects
Congenital heart disease affects approximately two in every 100 newborns globally. But why do they occur? An important…
New computational technique traces ghost ancestry in modern human genomes
UC Berkeley researchers have identified regions of DNA that humans inherited from two unknown ancestors as a result…
Scientists discover why bats survive deadly viruses without getting sick
It is a mystery that has puzzled scientists for years. How can the world’s only winged mammals carry viruses that cause severe disease while…
Experimental therapy helps brain cells bypass genetic deletions
Scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have discovered how an experimental therapy can help brain…
New strategy combines cancer immunotherapy and gene therapy in a single nanoparticle
Cancer cells survive by hiding from the immune system’s surveillance. A KAIST research team has developed a new…
Taste preference genes drive overeating and metabolic disease risk
Ever wonder why some people crave sweets while others can take them or leave them? Preliminary findings from…
Study links inherited genetics to cancer susceptibility and progression
Scientists have found the first direct evidence of the powerful role our genetic makeup plays in influencing our…