Genetics

Researchers have revealed a novel mechanism by which the chromatin remodeler brahma-related gene 1 (Brg1) regulates Group 2 innate lymphoid cells (ILC2s) in allergic lung inflammation. Brg1 exacerbates allergic lung inflammation by regulating the chromatin […]

Up to 60% of congenital and early-onset hearing loss is caused by genetic mutations in an inherited gene, and gene therapy has recently emerged as a potential treatment option. To provide a standardized framework for […]

Whether we are writing an email, rushing for a bus, or humming a tune, every thought, feeling, and action relies on communication between our roughly 100 billion nerve cells. This exchange of information happens at […]

The number of people living with dementia worldwide was estimated at 57 million in 2021 with nearly 10 million new cases recorded each year. In the U.S., dementia impacts more than 6 million lives, and […]

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and their collaborators have developed a new technology to track beneficial bacteria after fecal microbiota transplants (FMT). The approach provides a detailed view of how […]

An international research team led by Maggie Wong at the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics (MPI) has discovered that SETBP1 missense variants outside the canonical degron region can disrupt DNA binding, transcriptional regulation, and neuronal […]

A new study published in Behavior Genetics offers a fresh and nuanced perspective on the ongoing debate over social media’s impact on well-being.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

Deficiency of the gene melanocortin 4 receptor (MC4R) is linked with obesity among adults. A recent study has found that the same deficiency also leads to surprising outcomes such as reduced risk of heart disease, […]

Women are significantly more likely than men to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Earlier age at menopause is associated with a greater risk for late-life cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. A new study suggests that this risk […]

The obesity rate has been steadily climbing and so have scientific efforts to understand why. A new study, published in Nature Communications, takes a closer look at the genes behind body weight and how they […]