Imagine not feeling any pain when you stub your toe—or, conversely, experiencing constant burning pain or itching without an obvious cause. For some people, this is reality, caused by mutations in a single protein: the […]
A study in Nature Aging from researchers at the UC Davis School of Medicine has identified specific microRNAs—non-coding RNAs that regulate gene expression within cells—that likely contribute to bipolar disorder, depression, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder […]
The mammalian liver has an extraordinary regenerative capacity, capable of fully restoring its mass and function after injury or partial resection. A study led by researchers at the University of Barcelona has identified the DNA […]
Scientists at the San Raffaele Telethon Institute for Gene Therapy (SR-Tiget), Milan, have found that gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9 in combination with AAV6 vectors can trigger inflammatory and senescence-like responses in blood stem cells, compromising […]
Have you ever noticed how some people bounce out of bed after just a few hours of sleep, while others can barely function without a solid eight hours?This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry (MPI), Helmholtz Munich and the University of Sydney have identified biological mechanisms that are shared across psychiatric disorders.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
When cancer spreads from a primary tumor to new sites throughout the body, it undergoes changes that increase its genetic complexity.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
The genetic makeup and structure of glioblastoma tumors can shift dramatically across different regions of a single tumor, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Advances.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Many men with aggressive prostate cancer can experience a high rate of recurrence despite treatment.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Alcohol-related genetic variants influence the effects of a medication for treating alcohol use disorder (AUD), according to an innovative study. The findings point to opportunities for new research approaches and customized treatments for patients.This article […]
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