Moderna mRNA-based drug cut the risk of recurrence or death when combined with immunotherapy Keytruda
“Today’s results highlight the potential of a prolonged benefit of the intismeran autogene and Keytruda combination,” Kyle Holen,…
Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults
A large Australian pilot shows that testing healthy young adults for high-risk genes can reveal serious disease risk…
Blood metabolites reveal who will develop type 2 diabetes years before diagnosis
A decades-long study shows how patterns in circulating metabolites, shaped by genes and lifestyle, can identify people at…
Alternative splicing of DOC2A gene shown to drive schizophrenia risk
In an important new study, Chinese researchers have discovered the previously unrecognized role of alternative splicing of the…
New markers improve detection of aggressive breast cancer cells in the blood
Of all the types of breast cancer, triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is the most aggressive and lacks…
A safer gene-editing tool shows promise for transthyretin amyloidosis treatment
Genetic disorders occur due to alterations in the primary genetic material, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), of an organism. Transthyretin…
Genomic analysis reveals diverse, drug-resistant E. coli in diabetic foot infections
New research led by King’s College London, in collaboration with the University of Westminster, has shed light on…
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps improves diagnosis and treatment
In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.…
Dual pathways found for centromere specification, ensuring accurate chromosome segregation
Despite the immense amount of genetic material present in each cell, around three…
Jesy Nelson twins: Little Mix singer thanks fans after announcing rare SMA1 diagnosis
The 34-year-old singer has also vowed to campaign for babies to be screened for the condition at birth.…
Scientists capture real-time action of antiviral drugs on herpes
Harvard Medical School researchers have uncovered crucial insights into how an emerging class of antiviral drugs works. The…
Epigenetic plasticity in germinal center B cells may help explain lymphoma origins
Immune cells called B cells make antibodies that fight off invading bacteria, viruses and other foreign substances. During…