Study finds high intake of ultra-processed foods tied to reduced DNA methylation
Researchers have found that women who consume more ultra-processed foods exhibit widespread differences in DNA methylation, suggesting early…
New gene-editing method can correct many disease-causing mutations in mammalian cells
Some genetic disorders-such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia and Tay Sachs disease-involve many mutations in a person’s genome, often…
Epigenetic editing enables safer and more effective T cell therapies
Arc Institute, Gladstone Institutes, and University of California, San Francisco, scientists have developed an epigenetic editing platform that…
Genetic inflammatory signature defines depression subtypes and treatment response
Researchers led by Prof. Alessandro Serretti at Kore University of Enna have identified a genetic inflammatory signature that…
Genetic and inflammatory factors amplify the link between earlier menopause and cognitive risk
Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with…
New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division
Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…
Cancer hijacks embryonic gene editors to fuel growth
Cancer cells are known to reawaken embryonic genes to grow. A new study reveals the disease also hijacks…
Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…
Pioneering personalized medicine by deciphering depression’s complex biological web
In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Najaf Amin unveils transformative insights that…
Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing…
SMOC1 gene plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes
Scientists at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in…
AI-designed proteins revolutionize gene editing precision and safety
Researchers at Integra Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Department of Medicine and Life Sciences…