Genetics
Key Takeaways: Scientists have developed a drug that blocks the USAG-1 protein, allowing new teeth to grow in animal studies. While successful in mice, the treatment must prove safe …
What is Prader-Willi Syndrome? Prader-Willi syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a defect in genes on the proximal arm of chromosome 15, which leads to life-threatening childhood …
New work led by researchers from China has shown that whole-genome sequencing could offer a better approach for prenatal testing with improved detection capability. Anomalies of the central nervous …
HIV is the retrovirus responsible for AIDS, and that also induces premature biological aging, according to a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles. HIV causes premature …
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) is an autoimmune condition that affects the optic nerves and spinal cord, leading to relapses that can cause blindness or paralysis. The N-MOmentum study …
Key Takeaways: Heavy smokers with robust DNA repair systems avoid accumulating mutations, reducing cancer risk despite smoking. Researchers found no link between smoking intensity and mutation count—some lifelong smokers …
Genetic mutations that promote reproduction tend to shorten lifespan. This was recently revealed by researchers from the University of Michigan. Before reaching this conclusion, they wanted to test biologist …
An Israeli team, led by Professor Jacob Hanna of the Weizmann Institute, managed to create complete models of human embryos and grow them for up to 14 days without …
A new epigenetic clock based on the analysis of easily collected cheek cells or blood samples has been developed to predict mortality risk. This test, known as CheekAge, aims …
A novel CRISPR genome editing approach has shown promise in potentially reversing genetic hearing loss due to a certain type of mutation in microRNA. Mass Eye and Ear researchers …
