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Genetic study reveals unique mutations in Chinese patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), a common genetic heart disorder, is often caused by mutations in sarcomere-related genes.

10 Oct 2025

Multimodal AI brings a new dimension to cardiovascular medicine

Although artificial intelligence has already shown promise in cardiovascular medicine, most existing tools analyze only one type of data—such as electrocardiograms or cardiac images—limiting their clinical utility.

10 Oct 2025

Evolutionary mutation in cGAS enhances naked mole-rat DNA repair

The secret to the naked mole-rats' extraordinarily long life may lie in subtle changes to just four amino acids, researchers report. According to a new study, evolutionary mutations in cGAS – an enzyme in the innate immune system that senses DNA to trigger immune responses – may enhance the animal's ability to repair aging-related genetic damage, whereas in other species, such as mice and humans, cGAS can suppress DNA repair.

10 Oct 2025

UCLA scientists uncover the role of DGRs in structuring the infant gut microbiome

Everywhere you go, you carry a population of microbes in your gastrointestinal tract that outnumber the human cells making up your body.

10 Oct 2025

Study reveals acidic conditions as key to pancreatic cancer survival

Tumors are not a comfortable place to live: oxygen deficiency, nutrient scarcity, and the accumulation of sometimes harmful metabolic products constantly stress cancer cells.

9 Oct 2025

Researchers develop AI system to decode the human immune system

Researchers explore the human immune system by looking at the active components, namely the various genes and cells involved.

9 Oct 2025

New gene therapy reverses symptoms of SYNGAP1-related disorders in mice

In an exciting scientific first, researchers at the Allen Institute successfully designed a new gene therapy that reversed symptoms related to SYNGAP1-related disorders (SRD) in mice.

9 Oct 2025

Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma

Researchers at Cleveland Clinic Children's have helped identify a previously unknown gene that increases the risk of developing osteosarcoma, the most common type of malignant bone tumor in children and young adults.

9 Oct 2025

Innovative screening tool launched to identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers

Ochsner Health announces the launch of its Genetic Wellness Assessment, an innovative screening tool to help identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers.

9 Oct 2025

Innovative system accurately detects genetic mutations in the brain tumor within 25 minutes

A research team in Japan has developed an innovative system that can accurately detect genetic mutations in the brain tumor within just 25 minutes.

9 Oct 2025

Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases

Errors in a gene known to cause a serious neurodevelopmental condition in infants are also linked to the development of Parkinson's disease in adolescence and adulthood, according to new research.

9 Oct 2025

Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions

Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis and treatment, according to a new study. A baby's genome, which stays with them for life, could also be re-examined if a health issue arises during their lifetime.

9 Oct 2025

Air pollution plays a significant role in the development of metabolic disorders

Long-term exposure to fine air pollution can impair metabolic health by disrupting the normal function of brown fat in mice. A study co-led by the University of Zurich shows that this occurs through complex changes in gene regulation driven by epigenetic mechanisms.

9 Oct 2025

Obesity-linked fat vesicles accelerate amyloid aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease

Researchers discuss the role of extracellular vesicles as a potential link between obesity and Alzheimer’s disease.

9 Oct 2025

Chiba University study clarifies molecular mechanism driving keloid's unpredictable growth

Keloids are raised, overgrown scars that can develop after skin injuries or surgery, often extending beyond the original wound boundaries. For many people, keloids are more than just a cosmetic concern; they often cause distressing symptoms such as chronic pain, itching, and restricted movement.

9 Oct 2025

PlasmidFactory and Fraunhofer IZI join forces to advance non-viral cell and gene therapies

PlasmidFactory GmbH and the Fraunhofer Institute for Cell Therapy and Immunology IZI have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to combine expertise in cell therapy process development and GMP manufacturing, aiming to accelerate non-viral cell and gene therapies for the benefit of patients.

From PlasmidFactory GmbH 9 Oct 2025

Rare spacecraft bacterium found to evade detection by playing dead

A rare microorganism found in an unexpected environment may be evading detection by "playing dead," according to microbiologists at the University of Houston.

8 Oct 2025

Repeated sampling offers insight into glioblastoma therapy response

A multi-institutional study from the Accelerating GBM Therapies Through Serial Biopsies TeamLab, led by investigators from the Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute, found that serially testing tumor samples can help detect when a cancer treatment is activating the immune system in recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), even when traditional imaging measures cannot.

8 Oct 2025

Refined DNA sequencing tool reveals hidden mutations behind aging and cancer

Researchers have refined a powerful DNA sequencing tool that can uncover hidden mutations that occur naturally in our bodies as we age.

8 Oct 2025

Harmful DNA changes in the sperm found to rise sharply with age

Harmful genetic changes in sperm become substantially more common as men age because some are actively favored during sperm production, new research has revealed.

8 Oct 2025

Genetic News and Research

Genetic study reveals unique mutations in Chinese patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Multimodal AI brings a new dimension to cardiovascular medicine

Evolutionary mutation in cGAS enhances naked mole-rat DNA repair

UCLA scientists uncover the role of DGRs in structuring the infant gut microbiome

Study reveals acidic conditions as key to pancreatic cancer survival

Researchers develop AI system to decode the human immune system

New gene therapy reverses symptoms of SYNGAP1-related disorders in mice

Cleveland Clinic team uncovers genetic link to osteosarcoma

Innovative screening tool launched to identify individuals at risk for hereditary cancers

Innovative system accurately detects genetic mutations in the brain tumor within 25 minutes

Errors in EPG5 gene implicated in rare infant condition and adult neurodegenerative diseases

Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions

Air pollution plays a significant role in the development of metabolic disorders

Obesity-linked fat vesicles accelerate amyloid aggregation in Alzheimer’s disease

Chiba University study clarifies molecular mechanism driving keloid's unpredictable growth

PlasmidFactory and Fraunhofer IZI join forces to advance non-viral cell and gene therapies

Rare spacecraft bacterium found to evade detection by playing dead

Repeated sampling offers insight into glioblastoma therapy response

Refined DNA sequencing tool reveals hidden mutations behind aging and cancer

Harmful DNA changes in the sperm found to rise sharply with age

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