genetics
Puberty Growth Spurts Linked to Adult Health Risks
Health
Summary: Researchers uncovered a genetic link between rapid height growth during puberty and increased health risks in adulthood, such as atrial fibrillation, ...
New Genetic Atlas of Brain Development
Health
Summary: Researchers created an atlas detailing the early genetic development of the brain from weeks 6 to 13 of embryonic growth. This ...
Scientists Discover Method To Offset Effects of Life-Shortening Genes by Over 60%
Health
New research indicates that a healthy lifestyle can significantly lessen the impact of genes predisposed to shorten life, potentially by more than ...
Novel mRNA Vaccine Shows Promise Against Deadly Brain Cancer
Health
Summary: Researchers introduced a new mRNA cancer vaccine that rapidly activates the immune system against glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain tumor. ...
Gene Therapy Slows ALS Progression
Health
Summary: Researchers made a significant breakthrough in ALS treatment using a new gene therapy, marking a notable slow in disease progression for ...
SCN2A Gene Variants Dictate Neurological Disorder Severity
Health
Summary: A new study reveals how genetic variants in the SCN2A gene influence the severity and type of neurological impairments, including epilepsy ...
Sight and Smell of Food Kickstarts Liver Activity
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Summary: Merely seeing and smelling food can activate adaptations in liver mitochondria in mice within minutes. This response is driven by the ...
Astrocytes Play Crucial Role in Mental Health
Health
Summary: New research reveals the pivotal role of astrocytes in the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in modulating risk assessment behaviors, which are often ...
New Insights into Protein Accumulation in Alzheimer’s
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Summary: Researchers made a significant discovery in understanding the mechanisms behind protein accumulation in neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. By studying fruit flies, ...
CAR-T Trial Targets Glioblastoma Brain Cancer
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Summary: Researchers initiated a pioneering clinical trial using an advanced form of CAR-T therapy, enhanced by synthetic notch (synNotch) technology, to treat ...
