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Hidden 'switches' in DNA reveal new insights into Alzheimer's disease
A tiny percentage of our DNA—around 2%—contains 20,000-odd genes. The remaining 98%—long known as the non-coding genome, or so-called 'junk'... Read more -
Is aging an act of genetic sabotage? Scientists find a gene that turns off food detection after reproduction
When roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and function normally but lose their ability to detect certain food odors... Read more -
Genetic influences on health can ripple through social groups via shared microbes
Your "roommate's" genes could be influencing the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a study of... Read more -
Individual genetic differences can render some antibody-based therapies ineffective
Antibody-based therapies are used to treat numerous diseases, from cancer to rheumatic disorders and multiple sclerosis. Antibodies recognize and bind... Read more -
How disabling one gene protects mice against Type 1 diabetes
Scientists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison have uncovered a possible way to protect key cells in the pancreas that are... Read more -
Gene therapy advances as scientists guide jumping DNA to target faulty genes
JABSOM Cell and Molecular Biology researcher Dr. Jesse Owens has spent the better part of two decades chasing a vision... Read more -
New details on role of fat transport molecules in Alzheimer's onset
A new study presents robust evidence on the role of lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) in the onset of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers discovered... Read more -
Childhood maltreatment leaves genetic scars tied to lifelong mental health risks
A research team led by the Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine,... Read more -
Using both genetic information and AI to diagnose pneumonia could curb the overuse of antibiotics
Lung infections like pneumonia are among the world's top killers—but diagnosing them is notoriously hard. Now, researchers at UC San... Read more -
Multiple myeloma develops differently in men and women, study reveals
Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered biological differences in how multiple myeloma... Read more -
Alcohol-linked DNA damage tied to cancer risk: Study reveals repair enzyme's role
Alcohol consumption leads to the formation of a toxic compound called acetaldehyde, which damages DNA. A research team from IOCB... Read more -
Study finds combined gene mutations better mimic rare gut disorder in mice
During development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the enteric nervous... Read more -
Who is more likely to get long COVID? New study uncovers genetic drivers behind the disease
Australian scientists have identified the key genetic drivers behind long COVID, revealing why some people continue to experience debilitating symptoms... Read more -
Gene therapy for hereditary spastic paraplegia hits proof-of-principle milestone
There is no cure for the rare disease Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP), but researchers from Drexel University's College of Medicine... Read more -
Refining the uncharted landscape of human transcription factors—strategic framework created for future prioritization
The human genome contains approximately 1,600 types of transcription factors responsible for regulating gene activity across more than 400 tissue... Read more
