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Blocking a key protein halts lung scarring in mouse model of fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease in which the lungs become thickened and scarred, gradually losing their ability to deliver... Read more -
Loops of RNA help drive synapse-building during visual system development in young mice
Wiring up the brain's trillions of circuit connections is an enormous job performed by a huge crew of molecules. Among... Read more -
New genetic variant linked to hereditary optic atrophy and vision loss
A research team from the Medical University of Vienna and the Medical University of Graz has discovered a previously unknown... Read more -
Detailed structure of key hearing protein points way to optimizing gene therapies for deafness
Researchers in Göttingen, Germany, have elucidated the structure and function of otoferlin, a protein that plays a crucial role in... Read more -
Simple blood test shows promise in detecting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis early
New research by UCLA Health has found a simple blood test could provide faster and more accurate diagnosis of ALS... Read more -
New world record set for fastest human whole genome sequencing
Boston Children's Hospital, along with Broad Clinical Labs and Roche Sequencing Solutions, has demonstrated that rapid genomic sequencing and interpretation... Read more -
Gene therapy delivers lasting immune protection in children with rare disorder
An experimental gene therapy developed by researchers at UCLA, University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital has restored and... Read more -
Why women's brains face higher risk: Scientists pinpoint X-chromosome gene behind MS and Alzheimer's
New research by UCLA Health has identified a sex-chromosome linked gene that drives inflammation in the female brain, offering insight... Read more -
Absence of key protein scrambles sperm DNA, revealing potential cause of male infertility
Researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) have published an analysis that reveals new functions of the RAD21L protein—a... Read more -
Researchers show benefit of ultra-deep RNA sequencing in Mendelian disorder diagnostics
RNA sequencing (RNA-seq) is a powerful tool in diagnosing Mendelian disorders, but the optimized sequencing depth for this technology has... Read more -
Scientists discover gene mutation linked to deafness—and identify possible treatments
Mutations in a gene known as CPD play a crucial role in a rare form of congenital hearing loss, an... Read more -
Hidden patterns link ribosomal RNAs to genes of the nervous system
New research has uncovered shared patterns between ribosomal RNAs and genes linked to brain disorders, including autism, bipolar disorder, ADHD,... Read more -
Epigenetic 'scars': Unveiling how childhood trauma affects our genes
Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These adversities leave... Read more -
New gene therapy shows promise in preventing kidney disease in type 1 diabetes
A new gene therapy approach aimed at protecting people with type 1 diabetes from developing diabetic kidney disease—a serious and... Read more -
Preclinical study identifies genetic misfire in lupus
Cedars-Sinai investigators have identified a "molecular switch" on a gene strongly associated with the autoimmune disease lupus, which appears to... Read more
