Evolutionary mutation in cGAS enhances naked mole-rat DNA repair
The secret to the naked mole-rats’ extraordinarily long life may lie in subtle changes to just four amino…
Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing…
Innovative screening tool launched to identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers
Ochsner Health announces the launch of its Genetic Wellness Assessment, an innovative screening tool to help identify individuals…
Innovative system accurately detects genetic mutations in the brain tumor within 25 minutes
A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in the…
Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions
Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis…
Refined DNA sequencing tool reveals hidden mutations behind aging and cancer
Researchers have refined a powerful DNA sequencing tool that can uncover hidden mutations that occur naturally in our…
Largest study of African American brain tissue reveals key Alzheimer gene activity
The prevalence of Alzheimer disease (AD) is approximately two times higher in African Americans (AA) compared to White/European-ancestry…
Whānau fight to keep only known New Zealand baby suffering from rare genetic disorder alive
Angelica, 37, told the Herald “the slightest infection could be fatal”. Katana Morunga was diagnosed with the genetic…
Genetic validation of lithium response reshapes international psychiatric practice
In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Martin Alda illuminates how decoding psychiatric…
Genetic and behavioral link found between musicality and language skills
In a paper published in Nature Communications, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck…
Highly targeted gene therapy could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to herpesvirus
In a preclinical study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists developed a highly targeted gene therapy that could…
Novel insight into why males and females age differently
Around the world, women on average live longer than men. This striking pattern holds true across nearly all…