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Machine learning brings consistency to newborn genetic screening
More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to return newborn genomic sequencing results to... Read more
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Non-inherited parental genes may still shape children's education and mental health
Parents' genes—even when not directly inherited by a child—may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds... Read more -
Genetic signature in T cells could improve personalization of immunotherapy treatments
Considered to be one of the greatest revolutions in cancer treatment, immunotherapy enhances the immune system's ability to target and... Read more -
Researchers map 7,000-year-old genetic mutation that protects against HIV
Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose—and... Read more -
Long-read genome sequencing: Transforming genetic diagnostics for rare diseases
Despite rapid advances in genome and exome sequencing, many individuals with rare diseases remain undiagnosed. In a Perspective article published... Read more -
Natural short sleepers have a genetic mutation, finds new study
Not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep to function properly. Some people can feel well-rested and show no negative effects... Read more -
Rare hunting dogs' unique noses may offer clue to cause of cleft lip and palate in humans
It's not entirely understood why some children are born with orofacial clefts, such as cleft lip or palate. But a... Read more -
Scientists discover the genes that influence when babies start walking
The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes, according to new research from... Read more -
Researchers recommend new standard of care for families with hereditary neuroblastoma linked to ALK mutation
Researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) highlighted the success of anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) inhibition therapy in treating hereditary... Read more -
African women at higher risk of pre-eclampsia—a dangerous pregnancy complication
Pre-eclampsia is a danger to pregnant women. It's a complication characterized by high blood pressure and organ damage, arising during... Read more -
Mapping immune cell battles to understand gene expression changes
Immune system scientists and computational biologists are developing a new tool to investigate how the body fights disease. With this... Read more -
A multi-omic approach implicates novel protein dysregulation in post-traumatic stress disorder
Stress-related disorders stem from the interplay of genetic susceptibility and stress exposure, shaping gene and protein expression through epigenetic modifications... Read more -
What do we know about genes and environmental factors in autism?
U.S. Secretary of Health, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has expressed views on the causes of autism that clash with scientific... Read more -
Certain traits in romantic partners can amplify the impact of a person's genetic risk for alcohol problems
A study led by Virginia Commonwealth University and Rutgers University has revealed new insights into how romantic partners can influence... Read more -
Alzheimer's 'genetic clock' model offers timeline for disease onset in families
A group of researchers in the lab of Prof. Lucía Chávez Gutiérrez (VIB-KU Leuven) has unraveled the genetic contributions to... Read more
