Evolutionary mutation in cGAS enhances naked mole-rat DNA repair
The secret to the naked mole-rats’ extraordinarily long life may lie in subtle changes to just four amino…
Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma
Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children’s have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing…
Innovative system accurately detects genetic mutations in the brain tumor within 25 minutes
A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in the…
Air pollution plays a significant role in the development of metabolic disorders
Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat…
For high cholesterol, don’t blame genetics. Delhi cardiologist advises 3 immediate but simple changes to slash heart risk
Think high cholesterol is just in your genes? Think again. Delhi cardiologist Dr Shailesh Singh is calling out…
Refined DNA sequencing tool reveals hidden mutations behind aging and cancer
Researchers have refined a powerful DNA sequencing tool that can uncover hidden mutations that occur naturally in our…
Sheffield Teaching Hospitals to run genetic testing study for babies
More than 600 expectant parents have signed up to a study at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust,…
AI-designed proteins revolutionize gene editing precision and safety
Researchers at Integra Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Department of Medicine and Life Sciences…
New tool enables and enhances protein investigations
A new tool greatly improves scientists’ ability to identify and study proteins that regulate gene activity in cells,…
Genetic risk scores fail to predict survival after diagnosis
New research across seven global biobanks shows that the DNA driving disease onset does not determine survival; instead,…
Digital tools and chatbots can expand genetic counseling for young cancer survivors
A groundbreaking new study from the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology aims to test whether digital tools…
Harnessing “DNA surgery” to develop therapeutic medicines for genetic liver and heart diseases
Genome editing is increasingly recognzed as a leading frontier in biomedical research and an essential driver of healthcare…