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Microarray platform could help predict immune‐mediated drug‐induced liver injury

Researchers at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center in collaboration with Roche, have developed a next-generation human liver organoid microarray platform that could help predict which drugs may cause harmful immune reactions in some people.

14 Oct 2025

Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health

University of California San Diego of Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the genetic testing company 23andMe, have identified regions of the human genome associated with cannabis use, uncovering new relationships with psychiatric, cognitive and physical health.

13 Oct 2025

Microbial genetic variation shapes neurocognitive behavior in sheep

The researchers used Merino sheep as an animal model, systematically collecting samples of their hindgut and ruminal microbiota, plasma metabolites, and neurocognitive behavioral phenotype data.

10 Oct 2025

Multidimensional regulation of stem cell fate by the cohesin complex

Conventional studies on stem cell fates are primarily focused on transcription factors, with the limited consideration for 3D genome architecture.

10 Oct 2025

Researchers identify key role of lactylation in driving aortic dissection

Recently, a research team led by Professor Jian-Xun Wang and Professor Tao Yu from Qingdao University made a significant breakthrough in understanding the role of lactylation modification in aortic dissection (AD).

10 Oct 2025

A blood test breakthrough for detecting heart damage from cancer therapy

Treatments for cancer are continuously improving, but they can still cause debilitating, even fatal, side effects.

10 Oct 2025

New GoT-Multi technology reveals how cancers evolve and resist treatment

A new tool developed by Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Adelaide investigators has enhanced the ability to track multiple gene mutations while simultaneously recording gene activity in individual cancer cells.

10 Oct 2025

Discovery of unique brain cells sheds light on progressive multiple sclerosis

Scientists have identified an unusual type of brain cell that may play a vital role in progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), likely contributing to the persistent inflammation characteristic of the disease.

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

Breakthrough in cancer therapy targets key protein interaction to suppress tumors

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute and Vividion Therapeutics have identified chemical compounds that can precisely block the interaction between the major cancer-driving gene RAS, and a key pathway for tumor growth.

9 Oct 2025

The ISSCR releases new resource to accelerate the development of PSC-derived therapies

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) is proud to announce the release of Best Practices for the Development of Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Cellular Therapies, a comprehensive, interactive new resource designed to accelerate the translation of human pluripotent stem cell (PSC)-derived therapies into clinical trials and commercial use.

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

Socially enriched environments linked to better memory and cognitive flexibility in aged rats

A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 22, 2025, titled, "The impact of long-term social housing on biconditional association task performance and neuron ensembles in the anterior cingulate cortex and the hippocampal CA3 region of aged rats."

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

Study reports the world's first genetically engineered pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation

An important new study in the Journal of Hepatology, published by Elsevier, reports the world's first auxiliary liver xenotransplant from a genetically engineered pig to a living human recipient.

9 Oct 2025

Takara Bio USA, Inc. announces a series of updates to its spatial biology product portfolio, extending its innovation with a new class of spatial technology

Takara Bio USA, Inc. ("Takara Bio USA"), a wholly owned subsidiary of Takara Bio Inc. ("Takara Bio"), today announced a series of updates to its spatial biology product portfolio, extending its innovation with a new class of spatial technology.

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

Gene News and Research

Latest Gene News and Research

Microarray platform could help predict immune‐mediated drug‐induced liver injury

Genetic study reveals links between cannabis use and mental health

Microbial genetic variation shapes neurocognitive behavior in sheep

Multidimensional regulation of stem cell fate by the cohesin complex

Researchers identify key role of lactylation in driving aortic dissection

A blood test breakthrough for detecting heart damage from cancer therapy

New GoT-Multi technology reveals how cancers evolve and resist treatment

Discovery of unique brain cells sheds light on progressive multiple sclerosis

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

Breakthrough in cancer therapy targets key protein interaction to suppress tumors

The ISSCR releases new resource to accelerate the development of PSC-derived therapies

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

Socially enriched environments linked to better memory and cognitive flexibility in aged rats

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

Study reports the world's first genetically engineered pig-to-human liver xenotransplantation

Takara Bio USA, Inc. announces a series of updates to its spatial biology product portfolio, extending its innovation with a new class of spatial technology

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

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

From street to lab: Advancing controlled substance testing with handheld Raman and FTIR

Reimagining light scattering for biotherapeutics