HRT linked to lower dementia risk, but timing and menopause type matter
A large UK Biobank analysis reveals how menopause type, estrogen exposure, genetics, and the timing of HRT may…
Multi-ancestry genetic score improves risk prediction for Alzheimer’s disease
Late-onset Alzheimer disease (AD) is a progressive disorder characterized by cognitive decline and memory impairment, affecting an estimated…
New platform enables large-scale production of custom proteins
Scientists have been hard at work for more than 20 years to instruct biological systems, such as E.…
Why living to 100 may depend on far more than diet and exercise
From diet and exercise to social ties and genetics, researchers examined why the habits linked to healthier aging…
Younger Lung Cancer Patients Have Treatable Genetic Changes
A study of more than 14,000 lung cancer patients suggests age influences tumor biology and the availability of…
Possible relationship between genetic polymorphisms and the risk of exercise addiction among Turkish elite athletes: an exploratory pilot study
The present exploratory pilot study investigated genetic variants potentially associated with EA among elite Turkish athletes using a…
Mōhaka sheep genetics to be stored as wild numbers drop
Willis said nobody knows their history with any great accuracy. “They date back so long and were recognised…
New heart assembloid model mimics complex valve disorders
A multi-disciplinary, multi-institution group of researchers focused their expertise in genetics, mechanics, chemistry and biology on a chip…
AI Is Helping Solve the Intricate Genetic Puzzle of Schizophrenia
One of the greatest challenges in modern genetics is schizophrenia. Unlike diseases caused by a single mutation, this…
Comprehensive brain cell map opens new avenues for Alzheimer’s therapies
The brain’s immune cells are increasingly recognized as key players in Alzheimer’s disease, but exactly how they change…
Researchers find a new genetic vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia
A study published in Nature Cell Biology reports a new vulnerability in acute myeloid leukemia (AML) that might…
Cell village approach reveals genetic differences in cell fitness
How readily a cell divides and how well it survives is fundamental to life, shaping everything from organ…