Decoding macrophage immune responses with gene editing and machine learning
Fighting off pathogens is a tour de force that must happen with speed and precision. A team of…
Exploring the genetic and clinical landscape of clubfoot
A new publication offers an extensive examination of clubfoot, a congenital deformity known as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV),…
Genetic testing can guide safer chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancer patients
For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening…
Prime editing reverses symptoms of severe childhood neurological disease
Scientists use a precise form of gene editing called prime editing to correct the most common genetic mutations…
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…
$5.5 million federal grant funds research to improve measurement of FXTAS treatments
UC Davis Health Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences David Hessl will help lead a major research project…
Researchers classify how specific genetic mutations correspond to rare disorders
The NF-κB signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in how our bodies fight infection, heal, and regulate inflammation.…
New research identifies critical gene for treatment
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) – which you may know as the disease that affected Stephen Hawking – is…
Researchers pinpoint PRMT5 as a promising target for cancer drugs
A potential target for experimental drugs that block PRMT5 – a naturally occurring enzyme some tumors rely more…
AI identifies novel gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
New AI-driven research reveals how advanced machine learning models not only confirm known Alzheimer’s genes but also spot…
Breakthrough gene therapy reverses genetic deafness across age groups
Using gene therapy to treat hereditary deafness is safe and effective in both children and adults, according to…
How Sarawak genetics can future-proof our health — Rafidah Lani
JULY 22 — In conjunction with the 62nd Sarawak Independence Day observed annually on 22 July, we celebrate…