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Gene Expression is the process by which a gene gets turned on in a cell to make RNA and proteins. Gene expression may be measured by looking at the RNA, or the protein made from the RNA, or what the protein does in a cell.

Review sheds light on the mechanistic role of long non-coding RNAs in liver disease

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is a global health challenge, affecting nearly 30% of adults worldwide.

28 Feb 2025

Study reveals how air pollution contributes to Alzheimer's disease

Air pollution contributes to nearly 7 million premature deaths each year, and its effects go far beyond the lungs.

28 Feb 2025

New deep-learning framework improves spatial transcriptomics analysis

Biological tissues are made up of different cell types arranged in specific patterns, which are essential to their proper functioning.

27 Feb 2025

New brain map reveals insights into multiple sclerosis development

NIH study reveals key players underlying disease onset and repair.

27 Feb 2025

UCLA scientists discover new approach for treating glioblastoma

UCLA scientists have identified a potential new strategy for treating glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer, by reprogramming aggressive cancer cells into harmless ones.

26 Feb 2025

New AI tool enhances discovery of genes involved in neurodevelopmental conditions

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) approach that accelerates the identification of genes that contribute to neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, epilepsy and developmental delay.

26 Feb 2025

Study uncovers pathway behind age-related degeneration of eye glands

A team led by Mount Sinai researchers has identified stem cell populations and mechanisms underlying age-related degeneration in glands that are vital to eye function.

24 Feb 2025

Study unlocks key differences in heart inflammation

A group of Berlin researchers in collaboration with international scientists have found differences in heart inflammation caused by COVID-19, anti-COVID-19 vaccination, and non-COVID-19 myocarditis.

24 Feb 2025

Discovery paves way for new hepatitis B treatment

In their effort to answer a decades-old biological question about how the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is able to establish infection of liver cells, research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), Weill Cornell Medicine, and The Rockefeller University identified a vulnerability that opens the door to new treatments.

22 Feb 2025

New computational tool iDOMO improves prediction of drug synergy

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have developed a powerful computational tool, named iDOMO, to improve the prediction of drug synergy and accelerate the development of combination therapies for complex diseases.

22 Feb 2025

Targeting FGFR mutations offers new hope for bone repair in skeletal disorders

Gain-of-function mutations in fibroblast growth factor receptor (FGFR) genes are known to cause a range of skeletal disorders, such as craniosynostosis and chondrodysplasia, which severely affect craniofacial and mandibular development.

21 Feb 2025

LUC7 proteins play crucial role in efficient RNA splicing

RNA splicing is a cellular process that is critical for gene expression. After genes are copied from DNA into messenger RNA, portions of the RNA that don't code for proteins, called introns, are cut out and the coding portions are spliced back together.

21 Feb 2025

Study links fetal acetaminophen exposure to increased risk of ADHD

Fetal acetaminophen exposure increases the likelihood that a child will develop attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study published Feb. 6 in Nature Mental Health.

21 Feb 2025

Breakthrough discovery unveils potential treatment for hepatitis B

In their effort to answer a decades-old biological question about how the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is able to establish infection of liver cells, research led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), Weill Cornell Medicine and The Rockefeller University identified a vulnerability that opens the door to new treatments.

20 Feb 2025

Long-term grape consumption shown to improve muscle health in both men and women

A new study from Western New England University (WNE) has revealed that long-term grape consumption significantly impacts muscle health, with notable benefits for both men and women.

20 Feb 2025

Study shows how exercise counteracts stress-induced high blood pressure

Chronic stress raises blood pressure. New research from Juntendo University, Japan, reveals that voluntary exercise prevents hypertension (high blood pressure) by restoring STAT3 levels in the amygdala.

20 Feb 2025

Epigenetic inhibitors show promise in malaria treatment

Epigenetic inhibitors as a promising new antimalarial intervention strategy? A new study identifies an inhibitor of gene regulation that specifically kills the malaria pathogen.

20 Feb 2025

Innovative method improves understanding of cellular and molecular mechanisms in kidney diseases

Researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of a morphological-based approach to interpreting spatial transcriptomic (ST) data, helping to improve understanding of the lesions that occur in chronic kidney disease (CKD), at both the cellular and molecular levels.

19 Feb 2025

Drinking more water may lower heart disease risk, but too much coffee and tea could raise it

Drinking water may help reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk, while excessive coffee and tea intake (≥6 cups/day) increases the likelihood of CVD, with stronger effects in women.

19 Feb 2025

Study reveals key genetic clues for prostate cancer progression

A recent study published in the Journal of Cancer Research and Clinical Oncology explored genetic predictors of prostate cancer progression to help identify its clinical outcomes.

18 Feb 2025