Researchers at UC San Francisco discovered that people who don’t develop symptoms after contracting COVID-19 often carry the gene mutation HLA-B*15:01. This mutation enables a…
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Researchers from the Salk Institute, in a global collaboration, have produced a detailed atlas of human brain cells by analyzing over half a million cells.…
Genetic information collected from seemingly healthy tissue near lung tumors may be a better predictor of whether cancer will come back after treatment than analysis…
Researchers have found an interaction between two brain proteins, MAP6 and Kv3.1, that impacts memory, movement, and anxiety in mice. This discovery could lead to…
Washington State University researchers have found an epigenetic signature in the cheek cells of obese twins that differs from their non-obese siblings, pointing to a…
Artibeus jamaicensis, the Jamaican fruit bat. Credit: Brock and Sherri Fenton/Genome Biology and Evolution Recent research reveals bats’ rapid evolution could be the reason for…
A recent study highlights the potential of genomic surveillance technology in detecting and controlling the spread of ‘superbugs’ or antimicrobial-resistant organisms. Without intervention, deaths due…
Geneticists have conducted research to understand the genetic origins of skin pigmentation variations among different ethnicities, revealing that genes associated with East Asian and Native…
UConn undergraduates mapped the DNA of the endangered butternut tree as part of a broader initiative to study overlooked endangered species. The research offers insights…
A long-standing query about periodical cicadas that emerge every 13 or 17 years was recently answered by a team at USDA Agricultural Research Service: Once…
Researchers discovered that horsehair worms manipulate their insect hosts using genes acquired from the hosts themselves, shedding light on the role of horizontal gene transfer…
A study reveals that 57% of British South Asians have a genetic variant preventing clopidogrel’s effectiveness, leading to a higher risk of recurrent heart attacks.…
Researchers, through a massive collaboration supported by the BRAIN Initiative, unveil detailed studies on human and primate brain cellular structures, identifying over 3,000 distinct brain…
Researchers have mapped the genetic and cellular makeup of human and nonhuman primate brains, providing deeper insights into brain functions and potential treatments for disorders.…
Gene variations linked to lipid metabolism and brain function may influence vegetarian diet choices, reveals a Northwestern University study published in PLOS ONE. A study…
Researchers have identified the genetic causes of Raynaud’s syndrome, a condition affecting blood circulation in small vessels. The discovery of two genes—ADRA2A and IRX1—that predispose…
UMass Amherst scientists unveil a revolutionary DNA detection method with unmatched sensitivity, providing rapid results and portability. This advancement promises early disease detection and integration…
Whale bones on South Georgia Island. Credit: Scott Baker, Marine Mammal Institute, Oregon State University Research shows that 20th-century commercial whaling has left a mark…
Researchers have identified a genetic change in the MLKL gene, carried by 3% of the global population, that intensifies ‘explosive’ cell death, potentially increasing the…