genetics
Mitochondrial Boost Reverses Protein Clumping in Aging and Alzheimer’s
Health
Summary: A new study in worms reveals a core set of insoluble proteins linked to both aging and Alzheimer’s disease. These proteins ...
Engineered Virus Crosses Blood-Brain Barrier to Deliver Gene Therapy
Health
Summary: Researchers have engineered a gene therapy delivery vehicle that efficiently crosses the blood-brain barrier in mice. This breakthrough uses a human ...
CNTN4 Protein’s Role in Autism and Alzheimer’s Unveiled
Health
Summary: A new study reveals the crucial role of the protein Contactin-4 (CNTN4) in neuron development, impacting both neurodevelopmental disorders and Alzheimer’s ...
tRNA Fragments Linked to Alzheimer’s
Health
Summary: A new study identifies a crucial factor in brain aging and Alzheimer’s disease—the accumulation of Glu-5’tsRNA-CTC in neuron mitochondria. This small ...
New Epigenome Editing Platform Enables the Precise Programming of Epigenetic Modifications
Science
Researchers developed a new epigenome editing platform that allows precise manipulation of chromatin marks, revealing their direct impact on gene expression and ...
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 ...
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