Category: Genetics
Whole-Genome Sequencing Found To Be Better For Detecting Fetal Abnormalities
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 …
Chronic Heat May Accelerate Biological Aging: What Older Adults Need to Know
Key Takeaways: Long-term exposure to high heat is linked to faster biological aging at the DNA level. Older adults in hotter areas may be aging faster, even without showing …HIV-Positive People Show a Significant Acceleration of Biological Aging
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 …
Uplizna (inebilizumab-cdon) and Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder: Findings from the N-MOmentum Study
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 …Albert Einstein Medical School Study Sheds Light on Why Most Smokers Don’t Get Lung Cancer
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 …Early Reproduction Genetically Linked to Shortened Lifespan: Insights from a Comprehensive University of Michigan Study
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 …
Revolutionary Breakthrough: Israeli Scientists Grow Human Embryo Models Without Sperm or Eggs!
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 …Smoking Linked to Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS, Peptic Ulcer, GERD, and Neuropsychiatric Disorders like Schizophrenia, Dementia, and Depression
Smoking is one of the major risk factors for several chronic diseases and despite efforts to address the habit, the numbers keep going up. Generally, it increases the risk …