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Plant-derived compound helps restore cancer cells' sensitivity to treatment

A natural plant compound may help overcome a built-in defense that allows many cancers to resist a class of drugs designed to restore normal gene activity, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center.

2 Nov 2026

Gene therapy successfully corrects genetic defect in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

In a landmark achievement in the field of genetic medicine, researchers have reported the very first published case in a peer-reviewed journal of a successful clinical treatment of a patient with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (PiZZ) using in vivo gene therapy.

2 Nov 2026

Scientists may have underestimated how much genes contribute to Alzheimer's risk

A large multi-ancestry genetic analysis identified 127 genomic loci associated with Alzheimer's disease, including 48 previously unreported loci, and implicated microglial and neuronal gene-expression patterns in disease susceptibility. The researchers estimated that common genetic variants account for 16% of Alzheimer's disease liability in European-ancestry populations, substantially higher than previous estimates, while demonstrating improved polygenic risk prediction that remained less reliable in non-European populations.

2 Nov 2026

Study uncovers why pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline

University of Pittsburgh and UPMC researcher-clinicians have uncovered why many pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline.

2 Nov 2026

New computational tool simulates evolution of jumping genes

A genome contains all of the DNA of every living organism, but its contents don't stop there – most of these structures also contain snippets of DNA that can copy and paste themselves to "infect" a genome, expanding its size.

2 Nov 2026

Study identifies new targets for antiviral drugs against coronaviruses

A study led by researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and University of California, Riverside (UCR) School of Medicine has identified new targets for antiviral drugs against coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.

2 Nov 2026

New strategy exploits a hidden genetic vulnerability in multiple cancers

Researchers have found a surprisingly common vulnerability in a broad variety of cancers and have begun designing drug compounds to exploit it, in a study led by investigators at Weill Cornell Medicine.

2 Nov 2026

African nations seek decision-making power over gene-drive malaria tools

Gene-drive technology, which could stop mosquitoes spreading malaria, is so far confined to laboratories. But as researchers work towards possible field trials in Africa, questions emerge about who will decide how the technology is tested, governed and used.

2 Nov 2026

From simple ovulation treatments to IVF, how doctors choose the right approach

A clinical review on female infertility discusses causes, IVF options, and complications, equipping clinicians to improve patient care and treatment outcomes.

2 Nov 2026

Could GLP-1 drugs help women with PCOS beyond weight loss?

A scoping review of 28 studies suggests that GLP-1 receptor agonists may improve androgen levels and menstrual function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), alongside their established metabolic benefits. Evidence for improved ovulation, fertility, and pregnancy outcomes remains limited, and the researchers could not determine whether reproductive benefits result directly from the drugs or from weight loss and improved metabolic health.

1 Nov 2026

The type of fiber you eat shapes how gut bacteria feed and work together

A 2021 review examined how the chemical structure and physical properties of dietary fiber influence which gut bacteria can break it down and how microbial species compete and cooperate during fermentation. The authors described how these interactions contribute to short-chain fatty acid production, while emphasizing the need for further research involving intact plant foods to understand their implications for human health.

1 Nov 2026

Nanoscale particle shows potential as customizable delivery vehicle for personalized cancer vaccines

A nanoscale particle with a unique structure, developed at MIT, holds potential as a customizable delivery vehicle for personalized cancer vaccines.

30 Oct 2026

Skin organoids reveal how herpes simplex virus spreads between cells

Researchers at the Max Delbrück Center and University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf have traced in skin organoids, how herpes simplex virus 1 infection progresses among neighboring skin cells, deepening our understanding.

30 Oct 2026

Researchers uncover molecular pathway controlling bone resorption and tooth eruption

RUNX2 is best known as a master transcription factor of osteoblast differentiation. Mutations in, or haploinsufficiency of RUNX2 cause CCD, a skeletal disorder characterized by delayed permanent tooth eruption, supernumerary teeth and clavicular defects.

30 Oct 2026

Space-grown organoids better replicate aggressive glioblastoma tumors

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most common malignant primary brain tumor in adults and is one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of cancer.

30 Oct 2026

Immunotherapy reshapes immune cell interactions in melanoma-affected lymph nodes

A new study from Mayo Clinic suggests checkpoint immunotherapy may reshape the immune environment within lymph nodes after melanoma has spread to them.

30 Oct 2026

Targeting specific enzyme reverses radiation-induced immune suppression in cancer

Researchers at the University of Chicago identified a mechanism to make immune cells reprogrammed by radiation therapy attack tumors rather than protect them.

30 Oct 2026

Holistic family surroundings are essential for raising healthy children

A child's health is shaped by more than inherited genes or the food on the table. Family routines, relationships, cultural practices, and everyday conditions—from early school schedules to long commutes—also influence how children grow and thrive, according to an Ateneo de Manila University medical professor and clinician.

30 Oct 2026

Tailoring prostate cancer radiotherapy to body clock could cut long-term side effects

A study by Leicester researchers shows that the timing of radiotherapy treatment may be as important as how it is given for prostate cancer patients.

30 Oct 2026

Gut microbial catalog reveals systemic inflammation drivers in spinal injury

Scientists exploring the links between a spinal cord injury, inflammation and immune function have turned their attention to a genome-level analysis of the gut microbial community, with early study results offering hints at potential new approaches to aid healing.

30 Oct 2026

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Latest Gene News and Research

Plant-derived compound helps restore cancer cells' sensitivity to treatment

Gene therapy successfully corrects genetic defect in alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency

Scientists may have underestimated how much genes contribute to Alzheimer's risk

Study uncovers why pulmonary hypertension patients report symptoms of cognitive decline

New computational tool simulates evolution of jumping genes

Study identifies new targets for antiviral drugs against coronaviruses

New strategy exploits a hidden genetic vulnerability in multiple cancers

African nations seek decision-making power over gene-drive malaria tools

From simple ovulation treatments to IVF, how doctors choose the right approach

Could GLP-1 drugs help women with PCOS beyond weight loss?

The type of fiber you eat shapes how gut bacteria feed and work together

Nanoscale particle shows potential as customizable delivery vehicle for personalized cancer vaccines

Skin organoids reveal how herpes simplex virus spreads between cells

Researchers uncover molecular pathway controlling bone resorption and tooth eruption

Space-grown organoids better replicate aggressive glioblastoma tumors

Immunotherapy reshapes immune cell interactions in melanoma-affected lymph nodes

Targeting specific enzyme reverses radiation-induced immune suppression in cancer

Holistic family surroundings are essential for raising healthy children

Tailoring prostate cancer radiotherapy to body clock could cut long-term side effects

Gut microbial catalog reveals systemic inflammation drivers in spinal injury

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