Silver nanoparticles enable precise DNA cutting and assembly
DNA is composed of long chains that act as the blueprint for living organisms. In genetic engineering, scientists…
Uninherited parental genes leave lasting imprint on children’s lives
Our parents’ genes, even the ones we didn’t inherit, leave a measurable lasting imprint on our lives. An…
Massive genetic study uncovers new insights into anxiety risk
A study led by researchers at King’s College London and QIMR Berghofer medical research institute analysed genetic data…
Large genetic study discovers new risk factors for spinal stenosis
An international research team has identified dozens of new genetic risk factors linked to lumbar spinal stenosis, a…
Novel technique enables rapid sequencing of rare hantaviruses
Infections by hantaviruses are rare but dangerous, killing 30-40% of infected people. When cases occur, public health officials…
Study shows how TAF1 regulates ferroptosis in cancer cells
Ferroptosis has become a promising area in cancer research because it may provide a way to target tumor…
Study uncovers genetic trade-off between youth and longevity
A new study identifies vgll3 as a key gene that promotes rapid growth and early reproduction while increasing…
Pediatric experts reveal the 10 research areas set to shape child health
From gene therapy and AI to vaccines, nutrition, and cancer care, pediatric research leaders outline where the next…
New SMArT platform improves safety of CRISPR gene editing
A team of researchers led by Luigi Naldini at the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget)…
RNA therapy targets genetic cause of heart failure in the Netherlands
Using patient-derived cardiac tissue and stem cell-based models, the team of translational researchers demonstrated that targeting the genetic…
4basebio launches high-performance enzymatic ssDNA platform to accelerate next-generation gene editing
4basebio PLC, a specialist in synthetic DNA manufacturing and nucleic acids for next-generation therapeutics, announces the commercial launch…
Brain transposons may influence aging and neurodegenerative disease progression
Transposable elements (TEs), also called transposons, are DNA sequences capable of moving or replicating from one location to…