Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

New molecular target identified for pancreatic cancer treatment

Researchers at City of Hope®, one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S. with its National Medical Center named top 5 in the nation for cancer by U.S. News & World Report, have identified a new molecular target for treating pancreatic cancer, reports a Gastroenterology study published today.

8 Apr 2025

Genetic tendency to sedentary behavior linked to higher heart disease risk

Although sedentary behavior may be an evolutionarily selected trait, it is still important to try to be physically active, says a new study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland.

8 Apr 2025

Proteins linked to Parkinson's and ALS found to protect mitochondria

Scientists at Johns Hopkins Medicine say they have discovered how a group of proteins linked to Parkinson's disease and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis act as "guardians" of mitochondria, small organelles, or subunits, within a cell that make and store energy and are found in almost all plants and animals.

8 Apr 2025

Blood test breakthrough pinpoints 70 proteins linked to asthma risk in major genetic study

Researchers used UK Biobank data to identify 70 proteins with genetically predicted roles in asthma, offering insights into disease mechanisms.

7 Apr 2025

Genetic pathways explain why some people grow tall and others stay short

A landmark review in Nature Reviews Genetics dissects the rare and common genetic variants that shape human height. The paper explains how monogenic and polygenic factors converge on key growth pathways and influence disease risk.

7 Apr 2025

Novel computational tool helps scientists detect hidden cell types behind disease

Cells throughout the body work together like singers in a choir to keep us healthy, as long as they work in perfect harmony.

7 Apr 2025

Predicting treatment failure in cutaneous leishmaniasis with precision medicine

Nearly one million people worldwide are plagued annually by cutaneous leishmaniasis, a devastating skin infection caused by the Leishmania parasite.

7 Apr 2025

Study reveals the genetic arms race between X and Y sperm

In evolutionary terms, fitness is defined as an organism's ability to survive and reproduce its genes into the next generation.

4 Apr 2025

Groundbreaking national initiative in Sweden aims to connect research with healthcare

A groundbreaking national initiative, Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE), aims to connect research with healthcare and establish Sweden as a world leader in data-driven precision medicine.

4 Apr 2025

Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry. Families pay the price.

Alanys Ortiz reads Josephine Senek's cues before she speaks. Josephine, who lives with a rare and debilitating genetic condition, fidgets her fingers when she's tired and bites the air when something hurts.

4 Apr 2025

Rutgers geneticists uncover fresh insights into progression of polycystic kidney disease

For patients with polycystic kidney disease (PKD), a common genetic disorder that ravages the waste-removing organ with cysts, dialysis and transplantation are among the only treatments.

3 Apr 2025

Mouse and organoid models reveal FGFR2's role in pancreatic cancer aggression and interception

Pancreatic cancer is projected to become the second-deadliest cancer by 2030. By the time it's diagnosed, it's often difficult to treat. So, for both individual patients and the general population, fighting pancreatic cancer can feel like a race against time. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Professor and Cancer Center Director David Tuveson offers a telling analogy:

3 Apr 2025

Mount Sinai launches AI center to revolutionize small molecule drug discovery

The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched the AI Small Molecule Drug Discovery Center, a bold endeavor that harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize drug development.

2 Apr 2025

UTA researchers focus on enhancing health and quality of life for all ages

Genevieve Graaf spent years as a mental health social worker specializing in children and youth with complex behavioral health needs.

2 Apr 2025

Artificial intelligence tool predicts virus outbreak hotspots

A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may harbor and spread viruses capable of infecting humans.

31 Mar 2025

Swedish researchers identify genetic variants linked to atherosclerosis

Swedish researchers have identified genetic variants that increase the risk of atherosclerosis. The aim is for these new findings to enable earlier detection of atherosclerosis and improved treatment of cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack and stroke.

31 Mar 2025

New research reveals factors influencing steroid hormone levels in healthy adults

Steroid hormone levels in healthy adults are influenced by oral contraceptives and smoking, as well as other lifestyle choices and factors such as biological sex and age, according to new research that has just been published in leading international journal Science Advances.

28 Mar 2025

Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

New molecular target identified for pancreatic cancer treatment

Genetic tendency to sedentary behavior linked to higher heart disease risk

Proteins linked to Parkinson's and ALS found to protect mitochondria

Blood test breakthrough pinpoints 70 proteins linked to asthma risk in major genetic study

Genetic pathways explain why some people grow tall and others stay short

Novel computational tool helps scientists detect hidden cell types behind disease

Predicting treatment failure in cutaneous leishmaniasis with precision medicine

Study reveals the genetic arms race between X and Y sperm

Groundbreaking national initiative in Sweden aims to connect research with healthcare

Immigration crackdowns disrupt the caregiving industry. Families pay the price.

Rutgers geneticists uncover fresh insights into progression of polycystic kidney disease

Mouse and organoid models reveal FGFR2's role in pancreatic cancer aggression and interception

Mount Sinai launches AI center to revolutionize small molecule drug discovery

UTA researchers focus on enhancing health and quality of life for all ages

Artificial intelligence tool predicts virus outbreak hotspots

Swedish researchers identify genetic variants linked to atherosclerosis

New research reveals factors influencing steroid hormone levels in healthy adults

Research sheds light on the genetic basis of music enjoyment

Research provides a comprehensive genomic and epigenomic landscape of ICE syndrome

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