Previously unknown genetic aberrations found to be associated with Alzheimer’s progression
In a large-scale analysis of RNA from postmortem human brain tissue, researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount […]
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Human evolution used to be depicted as a straight line, gradually progressing from an ape-like ancestor to modern Homo sapiens. […] For children born with Saul-Wilson syndrome, and their parents, much of their lives are spent searching for answers. First defined […] University of Otago researchers have helped characterise a genetic variant that enables new understanding of why some people are at […] How and why human-unique characteristics such as highly social behavior, languages and complex culture have evolved is a long-standing question. […] A new analysis of human hair taken from the remains of one of the members of the Franklin expedition, is […] Based on a protein from E. coli, scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology have developed a fluorescent protein sensor able […] The human body produces many antimicrobial peptides that help the immune system fend off infection. Scientists hoping to harness these […] The popularity of electronic cigarettes continues to grow worldwide, as many people view them as a safer alternative to smoking. […] During cell growth, cells copy their DNA through a process called DNA replication. For this process to be accurate, the […]
Viruses influenced gene sharing between Neanderthals and humans
Solving a medical mystery: Cause of rare type of dwarfism discovered: Single, spontaneous gene change alters protein packaging in the cell’s Golgi complex, causing Saul-Wilson syndrome
Why some people are at risk of gout
Evolution of psychiatric disorders and human personality traits
Strands of hair from member of Franklin expedition provide new clues into mystery
Genetically encoded sensor tracks changes in oxygen levels with very high sensitivity
Biological engineers discover new antibiotic candidates: Screen of human proteins reveals some with antimicrobial power
E-cigarettes can damage DNA
Key role found for enzymes in DNA replication and sensitivity to chemotherapeutic drugs
