genetics
New Primate Chromosome Maps Shed Light on Human Evolution
Science
Summary: Researchers created the first complete chromosome sequences from non-human primates, revealing significant variations in Y chromosomes among species. This groundbreaking study ...
Maternal Immune Response Affects Fetal Brain Development
Health
Summary: Immune responses during pregnancy can alter gene regulation in the developing brain of mice embryos. Researchers found that maternal immune reactions ...
Brain Molecular Changes In PTSD and Depression Revealed
Health
Summary: A new study reveals shared and distinct molecular changes in the brain and blood of individuals with PTSD and MDD. The ...
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 ...
