Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…
How do human cell types differ at the genetic level?
James Tytko took on Jon’s question… James – All cells in the human body contain essentially the same…
Researchers classify how specific genetic mutations correspond to rare disorders
The NF-κB signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in how our bodies fight infection, heal, and regulate inflammation.…
New genetic mutation linked to highly invasive streptococcus pyogenes infections
A group of researchers led by The University of Osaka have identified a novel genetic mutation in Streptococcus…
Australian scientists uncover new way to halt aggressive cancer growth
Australian researchers have discovered a promising new strategy to suppress the growth of aggressive and hard-to-treat cancers by…
AI identifies novel gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk
New AI-driven research reveals how advanced machine learning models not only confirm known Alzheimer’s genes but also spot…
New study identifies genes that shape human brain features
What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked to human…
CRISPR uncovers gene that supercharges vitamin D
Crispr instruments. Image by Tim Sandle (taken at the Design Museum, London). Scientists are hailing a key gene,…
Ancient viral DNA found to regulate human gene expression
A new international study suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, which were long dismissed as…
Nice to Know of Dad-Icated Mice Parents
In a mind-bending experiment that sounds more like science fiction than fact, researchers at the Chinese Academy of…