AI model reads genetic code to trace evolutionary history
Researchers at the University of Oregon have developed an artificial intelligence tool that can read genetic code the…
Detailed images reveal DNA repair mechanism in cancer-related proteins
Scientists have captured the most detailed structural images to date of a specific type of protein’s DNA repair…
Estrogen loss after menopause impacts heart health through gene regulation
Virginia Tech scientists at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute say the increased risk of cardiovascular disease after menopause…
Prediabetes leaves lasting fat tissue changes after bariatric surgery
Prediabetes may leave a lasting molecular “footprint” on adipose (fat) tissue which appears to make maintaining weight loss…
Epigenome proteins shape dynamic gene expression beyond simple on-off
A new study finds the proteins responsible for controlling which genes are expressed in a genome do more…
Early genomic testing prevents years of inconclusive visits for pediatric patients
For many families, eight years of uncertainty meant repeated specialist visits, inconclusive genetic tests and the growing fear…
APC-deficient cancer cells rely on single enzyme for survival
A newly published study reports that APC-deficient cancer cells may depend on a single metabolic enzyme for survival,…
New study reveals CRISPR enzyme that responds to human DNA methylation
Cancer cells excel at evading detection, but subtle chemical differences set them apart from healthy cells. Now, a…
Proteomics and AI bring earlier risk prediction into sharper focus
From Alzheimer’s risk to cardiovascular prediction, this review shows how protein profiling and AI could help detect disease…
Key gene variants tied to developmental dysplasia of the hip and osteoarthritis
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a polygenetic disorder that increases the risk of hip osteoarthritis. A…
High-resolution study maps molecular differences across six human cortical regions
A new analysis of individual brain cells across several human brain regions reveals subtle but widespread differences in…
Migraine genes linked to worse headaches after concussion in children
A University of Calgary-led study has found evidence that children with genes predisposing to migraine might have an…