Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

Study shows that aging and chronic diseases share common genetic factors

The global population aged 60 or over is growing faster than all younger age groups and faces the tide of chronic diseases threatening their quality of life and posing challenges to healthcare and economy systems.

30 Jan 2019

USC researchers use AI to identify blood-based markers of Alzheimer's disease

Nearly 50 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia. While age is the greatest risk factor for developing the disease, researchers believe most Alzheimer's cases occur as a result of complex interactions among genes and other factors. But those factors and the role they play are not known--yet.

29 Jan 2019

Genetics determine whether you are an early riser or a night owl

An international study has shed light on how the genetics behind the human body clock may be linked to mental health and disease.

29 Jan 2019

Two major forms of CD44 have distinct biological functions in breast cancer, shows study

One of the main obstacles to successfully treating breast cancer is the cells' ability to change in ways that make them resistant to treatment.

29 Jan 2019

Big data opens door for characterizing immunity-related genome in Japanese population

Although different genes are distributed widely across chromosomes, many genes related to the immune system are clustered together on human chromosome 6, in a segment called the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) region.

29 Jan 2019

EZH2 mutations can be used as marker for diagnosing different types of cancers

Inside the cell, DNA is tightly wrapped around proteins and packed in a complex, 3D structure that we call "chromatin".

29 Jan 2019

Low doses of anti-HIV drug appear to reduce tau protein in neurons of Alzheimer’s patients

The accumulation of amyloid beta plaques and tangles of a protein called tau in the brain are hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.

27 Jan 2019

Association between tobacco use and paranoia is largely due to shared genetic influences

Paranoia is associated with regular tobacco smoking in adolescents after accounting for other factors like cannabis use, sleep disturbances and stressful life events, reports a study recently published to the Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.

25 Jan 2019

Scientists pinpoint mechanism that leads to steroid diabetes

Patients undergoing long-term treatment with steroids may suffer from metabolic side effects. Researchers at the Helmholtz Zentrum München and the Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich, partners in the German Center for Diabetes Research, have now pinpointed a mechanism that leads to so-called steroid diabetes

25 Jan 2019

Research sheds new light on type of injuries occurring among children

Nearly 1 in 5 fifth-graders has received violent injuries, the majority delivered by guns or knives, according to recently published research by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston.

25 Jan 2019

Discovery could guide future treatments for patients with hypertension

A team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers, working with the U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs, has discovered genetic associations with blood pressure that could guide future treatments for patients with hypertension.

25 Jan 2019

Understanding healing role for kidney-resident macrophages may help treat acute kidney injury

During development in the womb, immune cells called macrophages go to the kidneys, and they remain there for life. Understanding the possible healing role for these macrophages after kidney damage may be crucial to helping treat patients who suffer acute kidney injury.

25 Jan 2019

Identical twins shine new light on genetic cause of juvenile arthritis

Identical twin toddlers who presented with severe arthritis helped scientists to identify the first gene mutation that can single-handedly cause a juvenile form of this inflammatory joint disease.

24 Jan 2019

Cellular recycling process may prevent cancer initiation, finds study

Just as plastic tips protect the ends of shoelaces and keep them from fraying when we tie them, molecular tips called telomeres protect the ends of chromosomes and keep them from fusing when cells continually divide and duplicate their DNA.

24 Jan 2019

New research reveals mechanisms underlying the diversification of sex pheromones

Many organisms including insects, amphibians and yeasts use sex pheromones for attracting individuals of the opposite sex, but what happens to sex pheromones as new species emerge?

23 Jan 2019

Scientists discover new genetic mutations causing inherited deaf-blindness

A team of scientists from Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University together with their colleagues from leading scientific centers of Moscow and India described a number of genetic mutations causing Usher syndrome (inherited deaf-blindness).

23 Jan 2019

Unique data combination helps FinnGen researchers to fund links between genetic factors and health

The FinnGen study, launched in autumn 2017, is a broad academic-industrial collaboration between the Finnish biobanks and their respective Universities, University Hospitals, the Institute of Health and Welfare, the Finnish Red Cross Blood Service and now nine international pharmaceutical companies

23 Jan 2019

Genetic changes may predict likelihood of relapse in breast cancer patients

Scientists have identified genetic changes that may predict the likelihood of breast cancer relapse in women taking a common type of hormone therapy.

22 Jan 2019

Scientists aim to find genetic causes of developmental abnormalities in the vagina and uterus

A percentage of females are born with a missing or underdeveloped vagina and uterus, and scientists are working to analyze the genes of hundreds of them to get a better idea about causes, improve genetic counseling and ideally treatment.

22 Jan 2019

Diversity among rural Africans extends to their gut microbiomes

Our microbiome, the complex community of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and other microorganisms in and on our bodies, reflects the way we live. If we own a pet, we likely share microbes with them. If we eat meat, the microbiome in our intestines may look different from that of a vegan.

22 Jan 2019

Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

Study shows that aging and chronic diseases share common genetic factors

USC researchers use AI to identify blood-based markers of Alzheimer's disease

Genetics determine whether you are an early riser or a night owl

Two major forms of CD44 have distinct biological functions in breast cancer, shows study

Big data opens door for characterizing immunity-related genome in Japanese population

EZH2 mutations can be used as marker for diagnosing different types of cancers

Low doses of anti-HIV drug appear to reduce tau protein in neurons of Alzheimer’s patients

Association between tobacco use and paranoia is largely due to shared genetic influences

Scientists pinpoint mechanism that leads to steroid diabetes

Research sheds new light on type of injuries occurring among children

Discovery could guide future treatments for patients with hypertension

Understanding healing role for kidney-resident macrophages may help treat acute kidney injury

Identical twins shine new light on genetic cause of juvenile arthritis

Cellular recycling process may prevent cancer initiation, finds study

New research reveals mechanisms underlying the diversification of sex pheromones

Scientists discover new genetic mutations causing inherited deaf-blindness

Unique data combination helps FinnGen researchers to fund links between genetic factors and health

Genetic changes may predict likelihood of relapse in breast cancer patients

Scientists aim to find genetic causes of developmental abnormalities in the vagina and uterus

Diversity among rural Africans extends to their gut microbiomes

Sequencing & Genomics: Elevating Science and Healthcare eBook

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh