Human eggs are protected from age-related genetic mutations, mtDNA study finds
mtDNA mutation frequencies in oocytes, blood, and saliva. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adw4954 As we age, the…
Don’t avoid fats, just choose the right types
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Fat. It seems we’re always trying to avoid gaining it or avoid eating it.…
Kids of obese parents more likely to develop obesity due to inheriting related genes
Relationship between mother’s and father’s BMI and offspring BMI by survey sweep estimated by phenotypic linear regression and…
FDA approves Vizz eye drops to improve near vision in adults
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vizz 1.44% (aceclidine ophthalmic solution) for the treatment of presbyopia…
New molecular technology targets tumors and simultaneously silences two ‘undruggable’ cancer genes
Schematic of an EGFR targeting ligand (left), linked to a dual targeting KRAS and MYC chimera molecule. Credit:…
New pill technology could replace injections for protein-based medications
Now, scientists at the University of Bath have developed a system that can transport therapeutic proteins across the…
Season of birth shows slight association with depression in men but not women
Credit: Mental Health America (MHA) from Pexels Males born in summer months reported higher depression symptom scores than…
Stem cell transplant without toxic preparation successfully treats genetic disease
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An antibody treatment developed at Stanford Medicine successfully prepared patients for stem cell transplants…
Could the copper in your diet help prevent memory loss, as new study suggests?
Oysters are rich in copper. Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain More and more research suggests that the copper in…
Gene therapy trial offers breakthrough for rare genetic disorder
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study evaluating a pioneering lentivirus (LV)-mediated gene therapy trial for classical Fabry disease…
Global study links early smartphone ownership with poorer mental health in young adults
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Owning a smartphone before age 13 is associated with poorer mental health and well-being…
Scientists treat rare genetic disease with designer molecule
DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH Tiny fat bubbles…