Gene

A gene is a unit of heredity in a living organism. It normally resides on a stretch of DNA that codes for a type of protein or for an RNA chain that has a function in the organism. All living things depend on genes, as they specify all proteins and functional RNA chains.

What are Genes?

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the chemical information database that carries the complete set of instructions for the cell as to the nature of the proteins produced by it, its life span, maturity, function and death. Genes are the working subunits of DNA. Each gene contains a particular set of instructions, usually coding for a particular protein or for a particular function.

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Richmond Pharmacology highlights encouraging first-in-human results for Regeneron's investigational RNAi therapy in MASLD

Richmond Pharmacology, a specialist early-phase clinical research organization, has announced encouraging results from a first-in-human clinical trial evaluating CIDEBsiRNA, an investigational RNA interference (RNAi) therapy developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

12 Nov 2026

BNP hormone may actively promote blood clot formation, study finds

A hormone found in the blood and long viewed as a biological "check engine light" may do more than signal cardiovascular distress, according to researchers with the Texas A&M University Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy at Texas A&M Health.

11 Nov 2026

Rare genetic mutation may protect against Parkinson's and Lewy body dementia

A rare genetic mutation may protect against developing Parkinson's disease and Lewy body dementia, a new study from researchers at Oregon Health & Science University suggests.

11 Nov 2026

$7.2 million NIH funding supports research into long-lived plasma cells

Central to many immune responses are antibodies, which identify foreign substances and help remove them from the body. The immune cells that produce them are called plasma cells, and they can mature into long-lived plasma cells that persist and provide protection for years or even decades.

11 Nov 2026

Gut microbial metabolites may reshape fat tissue through Wnt pathways

Fat tissue grows in two ways: existing fat cells swell, or progenitor cells spawn new fat cells. When new-cell formation falls behind long-term energy surplus, lipids pile up inside aging fat cells-bringing inflammation, insulin resistance, and fat deposits in the liver and muscle.

11 Nov 2026

Researchers identify previously unknown cause of fatal newborn brain disorder

Researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) and King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center (KFSHRC) identify a previously unknown cause of a fatal newborn brain disorder, giving long-awaited answers to families whose children were affected by the disease.

11 Nov 2026

Replacement PFAS chemical still harms developing zebrafish embryos

Publishing in the Journal of Hazardous Materials Advances, researchers from Kyushu University used zebrafish embryos to study the health effects of the PFAS called PFBS (Perfluorobutanesulfonic acid), a substitute PFAS thought to be safer than traditional compounds.

11 Nov 2026

Yourgene Health Insight DPYD assay secures TGA regulatory approval in Australia

Yourgene Health (part of the Novacyt Group), an international molecular diagnostics company with a broad portfolio of integrated technologies and services, announces Australian regulatory approval for its Yourgene® Insight DPYD assay.

From Yourgene Health 11 Nov 2026

Mogrify to present preclinical proof-of-concept data for first-in-class retinal in vivo reprogramming therapy

Mogrify Limited (Mogrify®), a regenerative medicine company developing a novel class of in vivo reprogramming therapies, today announced it will present preclinical proof-of-concept data at FLORetina-ICOOR 2026.

From Mogrify 11 Nov 2026

Study proposes overlooked genetic mechanism behind schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder run in families with a stubbornness that twin studies put at 81 percent heritability.

10 Nov 2026

Targeting brain cleaning gene could help treat or prevent Alzheimer's

A gene responsible for compacting trash inside the brain appears to be a key player in Alzheimer's disease, and doctors may be able to target it to better treat or help prevent the devastating condition, new UVA Health research suggests.

10 Nov 2026

Protein marker detects early Huntington's disease before brain damage

Before motor or cognitive impairments appear and before brain volume loss becomes evident, some individuals carrying the genetic mutation that causes Huntington's disease already show signs of neuronal injury.

10 Nov 2026

Common blood pressure drugs may improve ulcerative colitis therapy

A class of blood pressure medications may improve a widely used treatment for ulcerative colitis, the most common type of inflammatory bowel disease, suggests a new study, led by Northwestern Medicine and Kiel University in Germany, of thousands of patients with the disease.

10 Nov 2026

New $46M grant allows the University of Oxford and Boston Children’s Hospital to lead Genetic Medicines Hub within ARIA ecosystem

The University of Oxford and Boston Children’s Hospital, with collaboration from The Jackson Laboratory and N=1 Collaborative, have been selected to establish a new Genetic Medicines Hub, one of six research hubs within the Aligning Research to Impact Autism (ARIA) ecosystem.

10 Nov 2026

DNA methylation patterns predict treatment response in MDS patients

DNA methylation patterns present at diagnosis could help predict which patients with myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) will respond to azacitidine.

9 Nov 2026

Breast milk contains urea. Researchers think it may play an unexpected role

Researchers found that urea concentrations in breast milk change during lactation, with evidence suggesting that the mammary gland regulates its transport independently of measured maternal dietary and blood urea levels. Laboratory experiments showed that different urea concentrations favored the growth of different bacterial strains, suggesting a possible role in shaping the infant gut microbiome and raising questions about the composition of infant formula.

9 Nov 2026