UCLA researchers build programmable artificial organelles using RNA
Just as the human body relies on organs such as the heart or liver for essential functions, cells…
Scientists Are Starting to Unlock the Nanoscale Secrets of the Immune System
The immune system operates at a scale scientists are only just beginning to be able to see. That…
Genetic evidence suggests that human evolution accelerated with the development of agriculture
A just-published article in the journal Nature—“Ancient DNA reveals pervasive directional selection across West Eurasia,” (Akbari et al, 15…
Early genomic testing prevents years of inconclusive visits for pediatric patients
For many families, eight years of uncertainty meant repeated specialist visits, inconclusive genetic tests and the growing fear…
Scientists Identify Gene Behind Limb Regeneration, Moving Closer to Human Application
Scientists identified SP8, a key gene behind limb regeneration, moving research closer to human application. An axolotl, the…
SP8 Breakthrough: A Foundational Step Toward Human Limb Regeneration
Summary: In a monumental cross-species collaboration, scientists have identified a “universal genetic program” that drives limb regeneration. By…
Glutathione Prevents Cellular Clogs – Neuroscience News
Summary: The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the cell’s busiest manufacturing hub, responsible for folding and exporting proteins. For…
Struggling To Lose Weight On Ozempic, Mounjaro? Study Says Your Genes Might Be the Hurdle
Weight loss and type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have gained immense popularity. Most people have…
Landmark ancient-genome study shows surprise acceleration of human evolution
Some gene variants became consistently more or less frequent over time in ancient human populations — a sign…
Migraine genes linked to worse headaches after concussion in children
A University of Calgary-led study has found evidence that children with genes predisposing to migraine might have an…
Study identifies new genes linked to severe pregnancy sickness
The USC research team that recently identified the hormone-encoding gene GDF15 as a key driver of pregnancy sickness has identified…
Research aims to identify blood biomarkers for predicting Alzheimer’s disease
With a NOK 40 million (approx. €3.5 million) grant, Professor Srdjan Djurovic at the University of Oslo aims…