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When old diseases find new ways in: Europe’s latest diphtheria outbreak explained

A large multicountry outbreak of toxigenic Corynebacterium diphtheriae occurred among migrants entering Europe in 2022, driven primarily by cutaneous infections and involving multiple genetic lineages. Despite the unprecedented surge, transmission to resident populations was limited, but rising antimicrobial resistance and delayed treatment highlight ongoing public health risks.

10 Jun 2025

Study reveals a unique vulnerability in melanoma patients with neurofibromin 1 mutations

Increased activity in a specific biological pathway may explain why many patients with a deadly form of skin cancer do not respond to the latest cancer treatments, a new study shows.

10 Jun 2025

Methylation clocks may mislead anti-aging therapy evaluation

A new research perspective was published in Aging (Aging-US) Volume 17, Issue 5, on May 5, 2025, titled "Methylation clocks for evaluation of anti-aging interventions."

10 Jun 2025

Study of monozygotic twins reveals genetic factors linked with differences in environmental sensitivity

An international team of researchers led by King's College London have identified genetic factors that may make some individuals more or less sensitive to the environments they experience.

10 Jun 2025

Patient-derived xenograft models may become an indispensable tool in precision oncology

Cancer remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, with millions of new diagnoses each year. While precision medicine and targeted therapies have transformed treatment strategies, many patients still face drug resistance and disease recurrence.

10 Jun 2025

Would you trust a life form engineered in a lab? Here’s why it matters

A new report from Rice University’s Baker Institute outlines six core ethical challenges in synthetic biology, including risks, equity, and environmental impacts.

9 Jun 2025

Study reveals the genetic underpinnings of a rare and aggressive ovarian cancer

A new study explains the genetic underpinnings of a rare and aggressive form of ovarian cancer – and offers a potential pathway for new treatments.

9 Jun 2025

New computational tool identifies the gene combinations underlying complex illnesses

Northwestern University biophysicists have developed a new computational tool for identifying the gene combinations underlying complex illnesses like diabetes, cancer and asthma.

9 Jun 2025

Spatial transcriptomics could transform musculoskeletal research

Conventional transcriptomic techniques have revealed much about gene expression at the population and single-cell level—but they overlook one crucial factor: spatial context.

9 Jun 2025

Study explores whether female odor-based mating preferences could predict gamete-level compatibility

Published in Heredity, a recent study led by the University of Eastern Finland explored sexual selection in humans by investigating whether female odour-based mating preferences could predict how compatible male and female gametes are.

9 Jun 2025

Glycan mapping reveals what keeps the vaginal microbiome healthy

Glycan-bacteria binding profiles in the vaginal microbiome provide insights into reproductive health, highlighting targets for infection prevention strategies.

9 Jun 2025

Study reveals 15 hidden genetic risk factors for celiac disease

This comprehensive GWAS reveals 15 new genetic variants linked to celiac disease, offering insights for earlier detection and tailored treatment strategies.

9 Jun 2025

Study offers new insights into how the body clears dead cells during stress

A new study from The University of Texas at Arlington details a novel strategy for how the body clears out dead cells during stress, revealing unexpected roles for well-known stress-response genes-a discovery that could help scientists better understand diseases affecting the immune system, brain and metabolism.

9 Jun 2025

Shift Bioscience identifies novel single-gene target for safer cellular rejuvenation therapeutics

Shift Bioscience (Shift), a biotechnology company uncovering the biology of cell rejuvenation to develop new therapies for age driven diseases, today announced the publication of new research identifying a novel, single-gene target for cellular rejuvenation.

9 Jun 2025

Can scientists predict life longevity from a drop of blood?

This study presents an intrinsic capacity clock, using blood samples to predict mortality risk and enhance understanding of aging and lifestyle impacts.

8 Jun 2025

New study warns of long-term risks from fecal microbiota transplants

Fecal microbiota transplants (FMT) have been touted as a potential treatment for a variety of conditions, from inflammatory bowel diseases, obesity, and type 2 diabetes to autism.

6 Jun 2025

Overexpression of two long non-coding RNAs identified in gastric cancer

A new research paper was published in Volume 16 of Genes & Cancer on May 9, 2025, titled "Evaluation of LncRNAs CBR3-AS1 and PCA3 expression in Gastric cancer and their correlation to clinicopathological variables."

6 Jun 2025

Scientists identify genetic clues linking air pollution to neurodegeneration

This review highlights how air pollution and occupational inhalation exposures may contribute to neurodegenerative disorders by triggering epigenetic changes. The authors stress the urgent need for advanced research to identify early biomarkers and guide protective health strategies for high-risk populations.

6 Jun 2025

Maternal exposure to metals rewires infants’ gut and resistance genes

Prenatal exposure to trace elements like selenium, copper, and arsenic can significantly alter the infant gut microbiome, metabolism, and antibiotic resistance gene patterns. These changes appear as early as three months and evolve during the first year of life.

5 Jun 2025