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Rice University’s Peter Wolynes and his research team have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the evolution of specific genetic sequences known as pseudogenes. Their…
Scientists have discovered that the way cancer cells die from chemotherapy appears to be different than previously understood. New research highlights the Schlafen11 gene’s role…
A gene previously associated with intellectual disability has been discovered to control learning and memory in mice. The gene, called KDM5B has previously been linked…
Mass Eye and Ear-led phase 1/2 trial, which included 14 participants, found that the first-of-its-kind experimental treatment was safe and efficacious. BRILLIANCE trial results showed…
In a new study recently published by Science Advances, Michigan State University researchers reveal an unexpected genetic revelation about the sugars found in “tomato tar,”…
Over 100 new genomic regions linked to blood pressure were discovered, offering insights into iron metabolism and potential new drug targets for treating hypertension. NIH-led…
A study from the Hackett group at EMBL Rome led to the development of a powerful epigenetic editing technology, which unlocks the ability to precisely…
A new genetic study suggests that the protein cryptochrome 4 in bird eyes is key to their magnetic navigation abilities, with evolutionary changes highlighting its…
CRISPR gene editing shows potential in treating blindness, with 79% of trial participants experiencing improved vision. About 79% of clinical trial participants experienced measurable improvement…
Princeton scientists make a major improvement to a CRISPR-based gene-editing tool called “prime editing.” Through years of engineering gene-editing systems, researchers have developed a suite…
A synthetic droplet could provide researchers with insights into how the most basic forms of life on Earth might interact with their environment. Our bodies…
Gene expression analysis of blood identifies a functional group of genes linked to both depression and cardiovascular disease. Depression and cardiovascular disease (CVD) pose significant…
Body shape, color, and behavior often evolve together as species adapt to their environment. Researchers from Lund University in Sweden have studied this phenomenon in…
An unhealthy lifestyle increases the risk of death by 78%, regardless of genetic predispositions. An analysis of data from multiple extensive long-term studies, published in…
The development of patrilineal social systems during the Neolithic period, where children inherit their father’s lineage, could be the reason for a notable decrease in…
Some families call it as a test of faith, while others deem it a curse. Spinocerebellar ataxia 4 (SCA4), a rare but progressive neurological disorder,…
A new study suggests that individuals with growth hormone receptor deficiency, also known as Laron syndrome, tend to have lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease…