Genetic mutation in some East Asians linked to aldehyde storm and increased liver disease risk
Researchers have identified the mechanism by which a common genetic mutation increases liver disease risk. Their findings suggest…
Genomic clues uncover early origins of multiple myeloma
A new study maps out the timeline of DNA damage for multiple myeloma, the second most common blood…
Insights into clinical features and genetic variants of Cornelia de Lange syndrome in China
Cornelia de Lange syndrome (CdLS) is a rare genetic disorder with symptoms, including facial anomalies (such as fused…
Daily use of low-dose colchicine may slow growth of blood mutations linked to disease
Taking low-dose colchicine daily may slow the progression of a common acquired gene mutation found in the blood…
AI and routine lab tests offer a more accurate prediction of genetic disease risk
When genetic testing reveals a rare DNA mutation, doctors and patients are frequently left in the dark about…
Orange Cats Are Genetically Unlike Any Other Mammal and Now We Know Why
Credit: Pixabay. Chris Kaelin, a geneticist at Stanford Medicine, found himself thinking about cats. Not just any cats,…
Genomic evidence links human dengue cases with undetermined serotypes to sylvatic lineages | Tropical Medicine and Health
The Virology Unit, Institute for Medical Research, serves as one of the national reference laboratories for dengue PCR…
AI model detects genetic changes in colorectal cancer from tissue images
An international, interdisciplinary research team led by Prof. Jakob N. Kather from the Else Kröner Fresenius Center (EKFZ) for…
Somatic mutations drive vascular aging and muscle weakness over time
Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden have investigated how mutations that occur in muscles and blood…
New research highlights combined impact of genes and lifestyle on dilated cardiomyopathy
An international team, led by scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has studied around 3000 people…