Scientists identify genetic clues linking air pollution to neurodegeneration
New research reveals that toxic air can reshape gene activity in the brain, potentially setting the stage for…
Scientists Identify Genetic Variants Associated with Increased Purring in Cats
Cats (Felis catus) are companions familiar to people worldwide. Despite their popularity, few studies have investigated the genetic…
Men with common genetic variant twice as likely to develop dementia
New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop…
Genetic factors influence obesity risk in children exposed to gestational diabetes
Children exposed to gestational diabetes in utero with a specific variation of a common gene are at a…
Genetic evolution of plague bacterium may have prolonged historic pandemics
Scientists at the Institut Pasteur and McMaster University have discovered that the evolution of a gene in the…
Molecular psychiatrist redefines the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental conditions
In a comprehensive Genomic Press interview published today, Professor Barbara Franke unveils her remarkable scientific journey from an…
Genetic discovery sheds light on infection-triggered neuropathy
Neuropathy, a disorder in which damage to nerves can impair sensation and movement, has many causes, including infection.…
Rare cancer gene found in sperm donor sparks European regulatory concerns
A case in which a sperm donor was later found to be carrying a cancer-causing pathogenic variant in…
Researchers discover a genetic link to long COVID
An international team of researchers has found a genetic link to long-term symptoms after COVID-19. The identified gene…
Common anti-inflammatory drugs may aid virus spread
New research shows an unintended and unfortunate side effect of common drugs. They can simply help viruses spread.…