Breakthrough in RNA-targeted drug discovery offers hope against viral diseases
In a quest to develop new antiviral drugs for COVID-19 and other diseases, a collaboration led by scientists…
Genetic risk score can help identify women at higher risk of invasive breast cancer
Studying a person’s genetic makeup can predict if they will go on to develop invasive breast cancer after…
Stem cells and organoids offer a new understanding of APOL1 kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects more than 700 million people worldwide and is caused by genetic and environmental…
Genetic and behavioral link found between musicality and language skills
In a paper published in Nature Communications, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck…
Highly targeted gene therapy could revolutionize treatment for cancers linked to herpesvirus
In a preclinical study, UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center scientists developed a highly targeted gene therapy that could…
Novel insight into why males and females age differently
Around the world, women on average live longer than men. This striking pattern holds true across nearly all…
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…
Study shows prediabetes remission does not always require weight loss
New evidence shows that restoring normal glucose regulation can shield against diabetes even without weight loss, reshaping prevention…
New immune system assessment tool could help guide critical care treatment
When a patient enters the emergency department in critical condition, doctors must quickly run through a crucial list…
Group-based and online counselling reduces diabetes risk in high-risk men
Group-based and online lifestyle counselling can support middle-aged and older men in making health-promoting dietary changes. These dietary…