Genetics and Biotechnology

How Makeup May Damage Your Health

Gene Loss Stops Cerebellar Hemisphere Formation

Dietary Adjustments Could Offer New Hope in Brain Cancer Treatment

Date SEP 04, 2025

Harnessing brown fat could offer novel approach to combat obesity

Date SEP 04, 2025

Innovative Approach to Studying Embryonic Implantation Offers Hope for Assisted Reproduction Success

Date SEP 02, 2025

Researchers Develop Digital Brain Connection Maps with Realistic Modeling

Date AUG 30, 2025

New-targeted therapy for pet cats with head and neck cancers may benefit human patients

Date AUG 28, 2025

Mechanical Stress Triggers Epigenetic Changes in Cancer Cells
Nature Cancer cells are known for their ability to adopt new characteristics as they move through the body. Many of these changes occur due to epigenetic modifications, which affect how...
Date AUG 28, 2025

Genetic Analysis of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer in African American Women Shows No Ancestral Link to Disease
Nature Genetics Triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the most fatal subtype of breast cancer, disproportionately impacts African American women—yet they have been underrepresented in genomic research aimed at pinpointing the genetic...
Date AUG 27, 2025

Unique Genetic Patterns in Human Hippocampal Neurogenesis
The process of neurogenesis, which involves the creation of various neuron types, has been extensively studied in neuroscience. However, our understanding of its genetic and biological foundations in humans remains...
Date AUG 25, 2025

Early Milestones Reported in Phase II Trial of Risdiplam for Presymptomatic SMA
Dr. Charlotte J. Sumner from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine presents an editorial commentary on a study led by Richard S. Finkel and colleagues, which reports the results of...
Date AUG 25, 2025

Tamoxifen's Unexpected Effect on Uterine Cancer Risk
Nature Genetics A global research team has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism through which the breast cancer medication tamoxifen can elevate the risk of uterine tumors. The study demonstrates that...
Date AUG 23, 2025

New Research Advances Early Detection of Blood Cancers
As we age, our cells replicate and DNA in these cells can acquire mutations. Most new mutations are harmless, but some may lead to cancer development later in life. A...
Date AUG 22, 2025

Genetic Factors in Accelerated Aging
Nature Genetics Aging affects everyone, but some individuals experience it more rapidly than others. While some maintain their physical and mental capabilities into their 90s, others face health challenges like...
Date AUG 21, 2025

Breast Cancer Cells Invade Fat Tissue to Boost Growth - Can We Block Them?
Researchers at UCSF have observed cancer cells actively infiltrating fat cells and extracting their stored energy, a process that appears vital for the progression of aggressive breast cancer. Their findings...
Date AUG 20, 2025

Link Between Early Puberty/Childbirth & Health Risks in Women
eLife Aging and age-related diseases are influenced by reproductive timing. A new study published at eLife reveals that girls who undergo puberty (start menstruation) before 11 or women who give...
Date AUG 19, 2025

Recent Kidney Cell Discoveries May Improve Disease Therapies
Science Advances A group of physician scientists at Indiana University School of Medicine has achieved notable progress in mapping kidney cells, which could potentially enable more precise disease diagnosis in...
Date AUG 19, 2025

New Insights into Myeloma: Bone Marrow Atlas Unveils Hidden Cancer Complexity
Researchers have developed the first comprehensive molecular map of human bone marrow, offering new perspectives on how an incurable blood cancer develops and spreads. The team at WEHI utilized cutting-edge...
Date AUG 18, 2025

New Immune 'Centers' Discovered in Rheumatoid Arthritis Joints
Date AUG 16, 2025

Identical by DNA but Different in Practice: The Role of Gut Microbiota in Shaping Mice's Immune Systems
Date AUG 15, 2025

Epigenetic Pair Influences Cell Differentiation and Disease Development
Date AUG 15, 2025

Estrogen's Role in Preventing Ferroptosis Offers Insights into Kidney Disease Risks Across Genders
Date AUG 13, 2025

Unleashing T Cells' Potential to Boost Cancer Immunotherapy
Date AUG 13, 2025

Researchers Identify New Mechanism Through Which Cells Resist Anticancer Drug Alovudine
Date AUG 11, 2025

Aggressive Neuroblastoma: Targeting Therapy-Resistant Tumor Cells Through Gene Location Insights
Date AUG 09, 2025

Study Finds Human Egg Cells Resistant to Age-Related mtDNA Mutations
Date AUG 07, 2025