Largest study identifies new genetic targets for osteoarthritis treatment
Researchers have uncovered multiple new genes and genetic pathways that could lead to repurposing hundreds of existing drugs…
Transitioning pancreatic cells show lasting epigenetic cancer traits
Johns Hopkins Medicine scientists say they have found a pattern of so-called epigenetic “marks” in a transition state…
Antimalarial drug enhances effect of aminoglycosides in genetic disorders
The antimalarial drug mefloquine could help treat genetic diseases such as cystic fibrosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as well…
Researchers uncover genetic link between autism spectrum disorder and myotonic dystrophy type 1
Scientists from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and University of Las Vegas Nevada (UNLV) have uncovered a…
Medicare claims for genetic cancer tests face growing rejection rates
Both the use of next-generation sequencing (NGS) testing for cancer and the rate of claim denials for such…
GLP1 agonists linked to depression risk in new genetic study
A groundbreaking study published in the journal Current Neuropharmacology highlights a concerning potential link between Glucagon-like Peptide-1 (GLP1) receptor agonists-widely…
New genetic study reveals hundreds of clues to osteoarthritis
About one in five American adults have osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, according to the Centers for…
Growing list of genetic disorders set to become treatable at, or before, birth Labmate Online
Study suggest there are currently almost 300 genetic disorders which can be treated in utero or in the…
Genetic tendency to sedentary behavior linked to higher heart disease risk
Although sedentary behavior may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically…
Genetic diversity of malaria parasite challenges one size fits all strategies
Despite decades of efforts focused on mosquito eradication, drug therapies, and vaccines, malaria remains hard to beat, especially…