Rare Longevity Mutation Linked to Unexpected Cardiovascular Benefits
A new study suggests that individuals with growth hormone receptor deficiency, also known as Laron syndrome, tend to have lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease…
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A new study suggests that individuals with growth hormone receptor deficiency, also known as Laron syndrome, tend to have lower risk factors for cardiovascular disease…
Researchers at Columbia University have identified a genetic variant that may lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by as much as 70%, potentially protecting thousands…
A new Queen Mary-led study reveals the most detailed picture yet of genetic contributors to blood pressure. The findings lead to improved polygenic risk scores,…
Exploring the kinship, social customs, and transformations of early medieval steppe communities in Europe through ancient DNA and archaeological evidence. The Avars, originating from Eastern…
Gene duplication events hundreds of millions of years ago contributed to evolutionary innovations such as insect flight, octopus camouflage, and human cognition. 700 million years…
AIM, developed by Baylor College of Medicine, enhances genetic diagnosis accuracy and speed by prioritizing causative variants in rare diseases, showing superior results compared to…
Scientists champion global genomic surveillance using the latest technologies and a ‘One Health’ approach to protect against novel pathogens like avian influenza and antimicrobial resistance,…
University at Buffalo researchers have decoded Arabica coffee’s genome, tracing its origins back over 600,000 years and outlining its genetic challenges and climatic adaptations. This…
A new study reveals that cancer can develop purely from epigenetic changes, challenging the conventional belief that genetic mutations are necessary for the disease. A…
Research in mice indicates that focusing on genetic alterations in macrophage cells could be beneficial. Recent research increasingly suggests that the human body can retain…
Results from the most extensive genetic study on PTSD so far may shed light on why the condition affects only certain individuals following traumatic experiences….
Exploration of 3 million records uncovers connections between gene variants governing alcohol use and many non-alcohol-related conditions. A research group centered at the University of…
Japanese scientists uncover the genetic basis of autism through a study on KMT2C haploinsufficiency in mice, revealing the therapeutic promise of vafidemstat in treating ASD-related…
Bengal cats, popular for their unique and exotic looks, resulted from crossbreeding domestic cats with Asian leopard cats. Research has shown that their distinctive features…
Study reveals how proteins direct nerve cell precursors to turn into specialized neurons. Brain development is a highly orchestrated process involving numerous parallel and sequential…
Unveiling sugarcane’s genome, scientists set the stage for innovative breeding and renewable carbon sourcing, heralding a new era in agricultural research and sustainability. Researchers have…
The sunflower family tree revealed that flower symmetry evolved multiple times independently, a process called convergent evolution, among the members of this large plant family,…
New research conducted by the Medical Research Council (MRC) has identified genetic variants in two genes that have some of the largest impacts on obesity…