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Lifestyle interventions reshape gene regulation in skeletal muscle of Asians
Researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have revealed that diet and exercise can change gene regulation in the... Read more -
X-SCID gene therapy gives scientists a rare glimpse into early immune system
Findings from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital demonstrate that virtual memory T cells, a specialized group of immune cells, provide... Read more -
Hibernator 'superpowers' may lie hidden in human DNA
Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. They can spend months without food or water, muscles refusing to atrophy, body temperature... Read more -
Research confirms role of DJ-1 gene in Parkinson's disease
A mutant DJ-1 gene causes recessive Parkinson's disease, but the molecular mechanism of this process has not been well studied.... Read more -
Study identifies genes that can predict response to immunotherapy in melanoma patients
Brazilian researchers have taken an important step toward precision medicine by identifying four genes that can predict which melanoma patients... Read more -
How do our genes influence our sense of smell? Study finds sex-specific effects
How we smell is not just a matter of taste—it's also influenced by our genes. An international team of researchers... Read more -
Progress in gene therapy offers hope for long-term knee pain relief
For nearly three decades, Mayo Clinic researcher Christopher Evans, Ph.D., has pushed to expand gene therapy beyond its original scope... Read more -
Genetic study points to neurological mechanisms for chronic cough
A new genetic study has identified neurological mechanisms as key drivers of chronic cough. The findings significantly advance our biological... Read more -
Human proteome study maps aging signatures across 13 organs
A multi-institutional team led by the Chinese Academy of Sciences has constructed a proteomic atlas of human aging across 13... Read more -
RNA-seq outperforms DNA methods in detecting actionable cancer mutations
Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto researchers are reporting that targeted RNA sequencing can detect clinically actionable alterations in 87%... Read more -
Improved 'molecular light switch' could restore sight, hearing and heart rhythm
Reliable and gentler control of cellular activity with light: Researchers at the Cluster of Excellence Multiscale Bioimaging (MBExC) and the... Read more -
Largest genetic study links stuttering to 57 distinct genomic regions
The largest genetic analysis of stuttering has demonstrated a clear genetic basis for the speech disorder, highlighting neurological pathways of... Read more -
Microscopy reveals how Hippo pathway proteins control gene activity in cancer
Melbourne scientists are teasing out how the "Hippo pathway" works at the molecular level, improving understanding of how it exerts... Read more -
New research uncovers gene impacts of PFAS exposure in firefighters
Researchers at the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health found that certain kinds of long-lasting... Read more -
Study finds key gene loss may trigger premature aging in the brain
Age often brings a gradual decline in the ability to learn new things and retain memories. This phenomenon, often associated... Read more
