Scientists describe genetic mechanisms behind mating process of ciliates
Conjugation (or mating) of ciliates is a unique phenomenon among living beings. They have sex not for reproduction or pleasure […]
» Read moreIn a study led by National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers, scientists found that five genes may play a critical […] A type of cell derived from human stem cells that has been widely used for brain research and drug development […] Nausea and vomiting affect about two out of every three women in pregnancy, and this condition is called morning sickness. […] Advances in DNA sequencing have uncovered a rare syndrome which is caused by variations in the gene SATB1. The study, […] MONDAY, Nov. 9, 2020 — Universal multigene panel testing for patients with solid tumor cancer increases detection of heritable variants […] Blood clots are the biggest cause of death in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s disease. In […] Various genetic diseases caused by point mutations have no established therapeutic approaches. Prof. Tsukahara and colleagues (Japan Advanced Institute of […] Sagittal mouse brain view showing the 22 BMI GWAS-enriched cell types. The first two letters in each cell type label […] In an effort to understand why men are at greater risk for more severe symptoms and worse outcomes from COVID-19 […]
Genetic study of Lewy body dementia supports ties to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
Study identifies major flaws in iBMEC-based models of the blood-brain barrier
Morning Sickness Causes
Rare genetic syndrome identified, caused by mutations in gene SATB1
Broader Genetic Testing Could ID More Heritable Cancers
Genetic risk for fatal blood clots identified in IBD patients
Using artificial RNA editing to restore genetic code
Genetic risk of developing obesity is driven by variants that affect the brain
Estrogen may lessen severity of Covid-19 symptoms in women
