Leveraging rare genetic variation for drug discovery | UCL Grand Challenges
This project applies rare variant analysis to drug discovery for depression, explores repurposing heart drugs in psychiatry, and…
Ancient DNA unlocks the secret of rideable horses
New research shows that the story of how horses became calm and steady enough to carry people is…
Diagnosing Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Challenges & Progress
The complexity of the Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) and the heterogeneity of its manifestations present ongoing barriers to timely…
PIC genetics reduce North American pork producers’ greenhouse gas emissions by 7.5%
Life Cycle Assessment confirms reduced GHG emissions from use of full program PIC genetics; also brings entire pork…
Rectal bleeding increases the odds of colorectal cancer diagnosis by 8.5 times
Adults under 50 undergoing colonoscopy were found to have a dramatically higher risk of having colorectal cancer when…
These Chernobyl dogs are different — researchers just uncovered something unexpected
Nearly four decades after the Chernobyl disaster, scientists are still trying to unravel its long-term effects — not…
5 parenting hacks psychologists swear by to raise confident kids
5 Effective Parenting Hacks to Raise Confident and Resilient Children Are you striving to raise confident children and…
Think light drinking protects your brain? Think again
Drinking any amount of alcohol likely increases the risk of dementia, suggests the largest combined observational and genetic…
Whole Genome Analysis Uncovers Variations in Goat Pigmentation
In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled significant insights into the genetic architecture of Tianfu goats, particularly focusing…
Top Breast Cancer Stories to Know as Breast Cancer Awareness Month Kicks Off
As we kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, it’s an opportune time to reflect on some…
NLRP3 inflammasome and hearing loss: from mechanisms to therapies | Journal of Neuroinflammation
Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) affects approximately 1.5 billion people globally. Approximately 430 million of these patients require rehabilitation…
Chula Launches Newborn Genome Sequencing Project – Chulalongkorn University
The Center of Excellence in Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, has launched one of the world’s…