New abdominal aortic aneurysm genes identified, could help pinpoint those at risk
A veteran’s study identified more than a dozen genes associated with abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) that could be used to …
Addicted to the sun? Research shows it’s in your genes
Sun-seeking behavior is linked to genes involved in addiction, behavioral and personality traits, and brain function, according to a study …
Scientists identify new puberty-promoting genes
A team of neuroscientists led by Professor Christiana Ruhrberg (UCL, UK) and Professor Anna Cariboni (University of Milan, Italy) have …
Chemical reaction method for more efficient drug production
Researchers at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) in Japan and Mount Allison University in Canada have developed a …
A novel method to characterize genes with high-precision in single cells
The analysis of gene products in cells is an important tool for diagnosing disease and the design of new active …
p53 mutations in 10,000 cancer patients shed new light on gene’s function
One of the most extensively studied genes in cancer, TP53 is well known for its role as a tumor suppressor. …
Living longer or healthier? Genetic discovery in worms suggests they can be separated
Aging research indicates that better healthspan — the quality of life as we age — may be more important than …
DNA replication machinery captured at atom-level detail: Scientists reveal a crystal structure that illustrates a mechanism that powers and possibly starts DNA replication
Life depends on double-stranded DNA unwinding and separating into single strands that can be copied for cell division. St. Jude …
Discovery of mechanism behind precision cancer drug opens door for more targeted treatment: Research explains how the drugs work, who else might benefit from their use
New research that uncovers the mechanism behind the newest generation of cancer drugs is opening the door for better targeted …
Researchers discriminate between mutations that promote cancer growth and those that don’t
Until now, researchers believed recurrent mutations (hotspot mutations) in cancer tumors were the important mutations (driver mutations) that promoted cancer …
Tracking life’s first step: Two molecules ‘awaken’ brand new genome
Within hours after fertilization, a unique genome forms from chromosomes contributed by the egg and sperm. However, this new genome …
A new mechanism for accessing damaged DNA
UV light damages the DNA of skin cells, which can lead to skin cancer. But this process is counteracted by …
Epigenetics of daytime sleepiness: Multi-ethnic study reveals DNA methylation sites specific to African Americans
Everyone feels tired at times, but up to 20 percent of U.S. adults report feeling so sleepy during the day …
Spatial DNA organization forms first, then the rest
The fundamental organization of the DNA in active and inactive compartments arises immediately after fertilization of the oocyte, even before …
Sudden fainting caused by a Gene
Behind a fainting, a particular Gene may be stuck Fainting is not caused only by external factors, but also the …
Creating a global map of the protein shape universe: Novel mapping technique opens the door to new insights about functions in the body
Proteins can provide a detailed look inside the human body and how it protects itself from many diseases. Proteins, which …
Genetic therapy heals damage caused by heart attack
Researchers from King’s College London have found that therapy that can induce heart cells to regenerate after a heart attack. …
Machine-learning system used to diagnose genetic diseases: Automation yields faster test results to inform personalized medical care
San Diego-Researchers at Rady Children’s Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) have utilized a machine-learning process and clinical natural language processing …