Novel Antibody Repairs Acute Spinal Cord Lesions
Summary: A multinational clinical trial demonstrated that a novel antibody, NG101, successfully preserves existing nerve tissue and accelerates…
Genetic survey exposes flaws in widely used mouse models
C57BL/6 mice, such as the one pictured here, are commonly used in animal research. Credit: Dani Maver/Alamy Half…
A New Genetic Entry Point for Autism Traits
Summary: Researchers identified a specific “long non-coding” RNA gene, PTCHD1-AS, that influences the core behavioral traits of Autism…
Hidden Heart Risk Found in 1 in 5 People, Study Warns
Researchers uncovered new evidence that elevated Lp(a) may help explain why some patients remain at high cardiovascular risk…
New ALS therapy shows researchers “this illness can be stopped” — Harvard Gazette
Merit Cudkowicz has been working on ALS for three decades. She knew who she wanted to tell as…
Age distinguishes selection from causation in cancer genomes
Defining the carcinogenic effect of mutations We defined the carcinogenic effect of a mutation by its influence on…
Scientists Discover Evolution’s 120-Million-Year-Old “Cheat Sheet”
Different species, separated by millions of years, may still follow the same genetic blueprint, suggesting evolution is less…
Hidden signs in your gut that may indicate Parkinson’s disease
Go with your gut. Researchers at University College London have isolated a “microbial signature” in the gut that…
Midlife Hobbies Outperform Genetic Alzheimer’s Risk
Summary: New research reveals that engaging in a diverse mix of social, physical, and intellectual activities during middle…
how X affects your health
Cholesterol-lowering statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the world. They can have side effects, however,…
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…
Could Alzheimer’s Begin in the Nerves, Not the Brain?
Summary: New research suggests that the balance and walking issues associated with Alzheimer’s disease may not be “top-down”…