Plasma proteome variation and its genetic determinants in children and adolescents
Discovery and replication cohorts Our discovery cohort included 2,147 children and adolescents aged 5–20 years from the HOLBAEK Study,…
Mapping the genes behind eating disorders
Image: Caption: Professor Cynthia Bulik, photo: Brian Strickland Text: Anna Svensson, first published in Swedish in the magazine…
UF team develops AI tool to make genetic research more comprehensive News
“I thought to myself, ‘I can fix that problem,’” said Graim, whose research centers around machine learning and…
Don’t need much sleep? Mutation linked to thriving with little rest
The genetic variant is one of a handful that have been identified in people who don’t need a…
New blood test developed to rapidly diagnose rare genetic diseases
Image credit: cottonbro studio Researchers from the University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI)…
World-first CRISPR therapy could ‘transform’ treatment for rare genetic diseases, but key challenges lie ahead
It has been described as a revolutionary technology — and won its inventors a Nobel Prize. CRISPR gene…
Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening
Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif must undergo genetic sex screening to participate in upcoming events with the sport’s…
Researchers uncovered hundreds of genes linked to OCD, providing clues about how it changes the brain
No single gene causes OCD, but identifying the genetic markers linked to the condition can help clarify how…
HKU Biologists Link Gene to Liver Cancer via Fat Disruption
Liver cancer is a lethal disease with limited treatment options for advanced stages. While risk factors such as…
Emerging Cyberthreats and Privacy Concerns
It’s only a matter of time before cybercriminals begin to use artificial intelligence-enabled tools, open-source software and other…