Gene therapy brings back hearing in young and adult deaf patients
Gene therapy can improve hearing in children and adults with congenital deafness or severe hearing impairment, a new…
Scientists reveal how chemotherapy causes genetic damage in healthy blood
For the first time, scientists have systematically studied the genetic effects of chemotherapy on healthy tissues. Researchers from…
Healthy lifestyle lowers risk of diverticulitis despite genetic susceptibility
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle-specifically, a diet rich in fibre but light on red/processed meat, regular exercise, not smoking,…
Genetic bottlenecks limit the rise of pandemic cholera strains
A new study by the Genomics and Microbial Evolution Group at the Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH)…
Comprehensive study maps genetic mutations in SLC13A5 linked to epilepsy
Citrate is essential for the metabolism and development of neurons. A membrane transport protein called SLC13A5 plays a…
Expanding the genetic code in mammalian cells using pseudouridine modified codons
To overcome the inherent challenge of translation termination interference caused by stop codon reprogramming in mammalian cells, researchers…
Discovery of a genetic dimmer switch controlling embryonic development
A team of scientists at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences (LMS) has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism…
Genetic markers show promise in predicting mood disorder treatment outcomes
In a comprehensive Genomic Press Thought Leaders Invited Review, researchers have synthesized findings from dozens of studies examining…
Researchers find unique genetic profile in childhood cancer survivors with cardiomyopathy
Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital studied how common and rare genetic variants influence late-onset cardiomyopathy risk, highlighting the…
New lab method accelerates diagnosis of genetic disorders of the immune system
A new laboratory method developed by researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons may now…