Scientists develop way to make DMD treatments work better
Researchers have developed a way to enhance the efficacy of exon-skipping therapies for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and…
Scientists Built a New Lifeform With Just 57 Genetic Instructions
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Most organisms on Earth have the same basic genetic…
We decoded the oldest genetic data from an Egyptian, a man buried around 4,500 years ago – what it told us
A group of scientists has sequenced the genome of a man who was buried in Egypt around 4,500…
Identifying a Genetic Vulnerability in Synovial Sarcoma
In the realm of oncology, synovial sarcoma represents a daunting challenge due to its aggressive nature and limited…
Gene that human ancestors lost millions of years ago could help treat gout
Millions of years ago, humans’ ancestors lost the function of a specific gene — but switching that gene…
One Diet Can Lower Genetic Risk For Alzheimer’s, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet has been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease even among individuals…
Shining new light on the processes that switch off genes
Epigenetic silencing governs key biological processes, from flowering time in plants to preventing uncontrolled cell growth that drives…
How Two Genes Interact to Accelerate Alzheimer Disease’s Onset in African-Ancestry Populations
By: Chad Hanson | September 04, 2025 | 6 min. read | Share Summary A new study from the…
One Diet Can Lower Genetic Risk For Alzheimer’s, Scientists Discover
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet has been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease even among individuals…
What does Silvio RodrÃguez’s DNA tell us?
Canarian blood runs through his veins, among many others, as well as African blood, but to a much…
Referral rates for genetic counseling in renal cell carcinoma remain low
Although national guidelines recommend genetic counseling for all patients with early-onset or bilateral renal cell carcinoma (RCC), the…
Male embryos grow faster: Breakthrough study reveals genetic reasons why
In a quiet lab at Cornell University, scientists have made a discovery that could reshape how we think…