7 medical breakthroughs of 2025
For most diseases, the challenge is not a lack of effort but the limits of existing tools and…
How diabetes medications may influence cancer risk and progression
Diabetes, particularly Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM), has been linked to an increased risk of various cancers, including liver,…
Researchers develop powerful tools for microbiome research advancement
The microscopic organisms that fill our bodies, soils, oceans and atmosphere play essential roles in human health and…
Blood protein pattern linked to increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis
A specific pattern of proteins in the blood may reflect an increased risk of hereditary atherosclerosis. This is…
Massive cross-ancestry study explains why obesity risks differ around the world
By analyzing genetic data from more than 800,000 individuals across six ancestries, researchers have identified previously unknown obesity…
Novel PET scan quickly predicts functional recovery after heart attack
A new approach to PET imaging offers a promising way for physicians to promptly identify patients who are…
AI Human Genetics Platform Mystra Debuts for Drug Discovery, Validation
Officially unveiled at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2025 meeting held in Boston, Genomics has launched…
Cancer-Related Genetic Variants May Be Inherited by Five Percent of People
Credit: frimages/Getty Images One in every 20 people may inherit a genetic variant in key genes that make…
Human Embryo Model Produces Blood Stem Cells
Credit: MedicalRF.com / Getty Images Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed embryo-like structures that mimic aspects…
Integrating Proteomics with Global Genetic Meta-Analysis
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is a debilitating, immune-mediated disease which causes inflammation of the joints between the vertebrae, leading…
Reporter’s Notebook: The Overdue Breakout for Gene Therapy and Gene Editing
As gene editing enters a new era, leaders discuss Baby KJ’s implications for families, science, and industry. (Left…
GeneDx Announced as Sequencing Partner for Sunshine Genetics Act Pilot
Source: JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty Images Genetic sequencing and diagnostics company GeneDx announced this week that it would…