Lipid genetics: Diabetes and heart disease in south asians
A deep dive into lipid genetics reveals how ancestry-specific molecular pathways could be driving higher diabetes and heart…
Genetic evidence suggests that human evolution accelerated with the development of agriculture
A just-published article in the journal Nature—“Ancient DNA reveals pervasive directional selection across West Eurasia,” (Akbari et al, 15…
The misunderstood sex chromosome: how X affects your health
Cholesterol-lowering statins are among the most widely prescribed drugs in the world. They can have side effects, however,…
Calcium signals in microglia drive anxiety and compulsive behaviors
Researchers had previously discovered a population of immune cells within the brain that can act as accelerators and…
Scientists Identify Gene Behind Limb Regeneration, Moving Closer to Human Application
Scientists identified SP8, a key gene behind limb regeneration, moving research closer to human application. An axolotl, the…
SP8 Breakthrough: A Foundational Step Toward Human Limb Regeneration
Summary: In a monumental cross-species collaboration, scientists have identified a “universal genetic program” that drives limb regeneration. By…
Glutathione Prevents Cellular Clogs – Neuroscience News
Summary: The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the cell’s busiest manufacturing hub, responsible for folding and exporting proteins. For…
Struggling To Lose Weight On Ozempic, Mounjaro? Study Says Your Genes Might Be the Hurdle
Weight loss and type 2 diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro have gained immense popularity. Most people have…
Migraine genes linked to worse headaches after concussion in children
A University of Calgary-led study has found evidence that children with genes predisposing to migraine might have an…
Landmark ancient-genome study shows surprise acceleration of human evolution
Some gene variants became consistently more or less frequent over time in ancient human populations — a sign…
Expanding the fight against heart disease — Harvard Gazette
U.S. medical organizations are looking to reduce deaths caused by heart disease, the nation’s No. 1 killer, with…
NIH funds AI project to advance Alzheimer’s research and treatment
The National Institutes of Health has renewed support for Artificial Intelligence for Alzheimer’s Disease, or AI4AD. The new $12.6…