PTGES3 emerges as key regulator of androgen receptor in prostate cancer
A poorly characterized protein, historically thought to be a chaperone or enzyme, may actually be a key player…
Combined analysis of three blood tests enhances heart attack risk prediction
A combined analysis of blood tests to measure three biomarkers linked to higher risk of cardiovascular disease-lipoprotein a (Lp(a)),…
New Oral Alzheimer’s Pill Isn’t That Great, According to Doctors
4 min read THERE’S BEEN A wave of new therapies for Alzheimer’s disease released over the last few…
Neuroscientists uncover a surprising role for “Frazzled” protein in the nervous system of fruit flies
Florida Atlantic University neuroscientists have uncovered a surprising role for a protein named “Frazzled” (known as DCC in…
sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them
An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk,…
Scripps Research professor wins $3.2 million grant to unravel the mysteries of type 1 diabetes
Luc Teyton, professor in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology at Scripps Research, has received a five-year, $3.2…
Fruit flies illuminate the role of Alzheimer’s disease risk genes
Scientists have identified hundreds of genes that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease but the roles…
Heart ‘blueprint’ offers insights into fetal development and congenital defects
New research in Sweden has produced a “blueprint” revealing how the human heart is built during prenatal development.…
Genetic engineering eases motor symptoms in SMA mice
Modifications that help certain genetic information travel to specific parts of nerve cells can ease motor symptoms and…
A 13-year, 18-country collaboration that mapped the 3,2 billion base pairs of human DNA, launching the era of personalized medicine
A 13-year collaboration between 18 countries mapped the 3,2 billion base pairs of human DNA, creating the largest…
How a Simple DNA Switch Enables Tropical Butterflies to Change Wing
In a groundbreaking discovery that sheds new light on the intricate mechanisms of evolutionary adaptation, researchers at the…
Fasting may help pass longevity advantage to future generations, study finds
The secret to a longer life lies not just in what we eat, but maybe in when we…