A groundbreaking study has unveiled key genes linked to DNA damage, offering new perspectives on cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, and potential therapies. This research underscores the…
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Imageomics utilizes machine learning to analyze biological traits from images, offering new insights into the link between phenotypes and genotypes. With its emphasis on conservation…
Researchers improved existing polygenic risk scores using health records and ancestrally diverse genomic data. Credit: Darryl Leja, National Human Genome Research Institute Improved genetic tests…
A groundbreaking study has uncovered 1,289 genetic markers linked to Type 2 diabetes, advancing our understanding of its genetic foundation and paving the way for…
Researchers at EPFL, led by Didier Trono, have developed a novel method to detect previously undetectable transposable elements (TEs) in the human genome, significantly expanding…
An international team has used ancient DNA to study the evolution of the Marek’s Disease Virus, discovering its increased virulence over time and providing insights…
Research reveals a genetic variant in the MGP gene linked to a rare skeletal disorder, offering new insights into the disease’s cause and potential treatments…
Liquid samples of different algal species investigated in the study, all stored in the Culture Collection of Algae at Göttingen University. Credit: Tatyana Darienko OK…
Researchers have created a new method to link genetic variants to coronary artery disease, discovering a connection to a rare vascular disease, which may lead…
A study has identified genes that influence obesity risk differently across sexes and age groups, offering new insights into the biological pathways of obesity. These…
Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University have developed a groundbreaking genome-editing technique to treat Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease by reducing PMP22 protein levels, showing potential for…
Caves and rock shelters dot the mountains in the northwestern highlands of Thailand. Over 40 in Mae Hong Son province contain wooden coffins on stilts,…
Scientists at Buck Institute found that the OXR1 gene is key to the beneficial effects of dietary restriction on brain health and lifespan. Their research…
Enveloped viruses get their outer coat by budding from cells they’ve invaded. CRISPR-Cas9 researchers coopted this behavior to produce envelope-derived vehicles that encapsulate Cas9 proteins…
A team from RIKEN CSRS has traced the evolutionary history of plant immune receptors, revealing their common ancestry with growth proteins and the potential for…
Researchers established the world’s largest gene bank of ancient human DNA, analyzing remains from up to 34,000 years ago to trace the spread of genes…
A novel method for producing the key vaccine ingredient QS-21 in tobacco plants has been developed, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional extraction from the…
An artistic rendering of CRISPR-enhanced T-cells attacking a tumor. Research has shown that the gene-editing system CRISPR can modulate T-cell behavior to make them better…
Researchers at UC Riverside have advanced the treatment of Huntington’s disease by identifying the role of RNA methylation in its progression, offering potential for developing…
Researchers have uncovered a significant link between inherited genetic variants and the development of a rare blood cancer, myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). This breakthrough could improve…