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Study Unveils Surprising Cause of Brain Cell Death in Huntington's Disease

Scientists at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Harvard Medical School, and McLean Hospital have discovered a surprising mechanism by which the inherited genetic mutation known to cause Huntington's disease leads to the death of brain cells.

17 Jan 2025

UK Biobank to Study Protein Changes Across 600,000 Samples

UK Biobank has today announced the launch of the world's most comprehensive study of the proteins circulating in our bodies, which will transform the study of diseases and their treatments.

10 Jan 2025

Breakthrough in Nanopore Technology Could Transform Disease Detection

UC Riverside scientists have developed a nanopore-based tool that could help diagnose illnesses much faster and with greater precision than current tests allow, by capturing signals from individual molecules.

3 Jan 2025

New Genetic Link to Autism Identified

New research published in The American Journal of Human Genetics has identified a previously unknown genetic link to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study found that variants in the DDX53 gene contribute to ASD, providing new insights into the genetic underpinnings of the condition.

20 Dec 2024

Lice as Models for Studying Mitochondrial Disorders

A set of genes that in humans would suggest a late-stage degenerative disease like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s disease are present in lice throughout their lives.

10 Dec 2024

Key Enzymes Identified as Regulators of Cancer Cell Nutrient Foraging

Cancer cells are like booming cities without urban planners. They expand quickly, and in doing so, the resulting tumors consume more energy and other resources than they can acquire from nearby blood vessels.

6 Dec 2024

Study Links MICOS10 Gene Defect to Mitochondrial DNA Depletion Syndrome

Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MTDPS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by a marked decrease in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

27 Nov 2024

Novel Genetic Variant Associated with Severe Mitochondrial Dysfunction

The rare hereditary condition known as mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MTDPS) is typified by a significant reduction in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA).

26 Nov 2024

Human Cell Atlas Consortium Makes Major Progress in Understanding the Human Body

Researchers with the global Human Cell Atlas (HCA) consortium report significant progress in their quest for a better understanding of the cells of the human body in health and disease, with the publication today (20 November) of a Collection of more than 40 peer-reviewed papers in Nature and other Nature Portfolio journals.

22 Nov 2024

Chromosome Abnormalities Found in Healthy Women’s Breast Cells

A new study from researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center finds that, in healthy women, some breast cells that otherwise appear normal may contain chromosome abnormalities typically associated with invasive breast cancer. The findings question conventional thinking on the genetic origins of breast cancer, which could influence early cancer detection methods.

22 Nov 2024

Scientists Map Microbiome of Rivers Across the U.S.

Rivers and streams serve as critical connectors across vast geographical landscapes, trickling out of tucked-away headwaters and snaking thousands of miles toward oceans and deep seas.

21 Nov 2024

Advanced Sequencing Uncovers Cause of Rare Mitochondrial Encephalopathy

Mitochondrial diseases are among the most prevalent hereditary metabolic disorders, known to occur in one out every 5000 births.

19 Nov 2024

New Study Compares MALDI-TOF MS Assays for Detecting Carbapenemase Activity

Austrian researchers evaluate MALDI-TOF MS assays for carbapenemase detection, assessing their reliability and practicality in managing resistant infections.

18 Nov 2024

London Ranked Top City in Europe for Life Sciences

A newly released report has named London the #1 city in Europe and #3 globally for life sciences, behind Boston and New York, and ahead of Amsterdam, Munich, Paris, San Francisco, and Singapore.

18 Nov 2024

AI Tool Predicts Gene Activity from Tumor Images to Guide Treatment

To determine the type and severity of a cancer, pathologists typically analyze thin slices of a tumor biopsy under a microscope.

15 Nov 2024

New Bioluminescent Proteins Enable Excitation-Free Imaging in Living Organisms

Bioluminescence is the natural chemical process of light creation in some living creatures that makes fireflies flicker and some jellyfish glow.

14 Nov 2024

Gut Bacteria Influence Stress Responses Through Circadian Rhythms

A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms.

6 Nov 2024

Revolutionary Single-Sensor “E-Nose” Achieves 96.7% Accuracy in VOC Detection Using Graphene Oxide

Ant-nose sensor demonstrates reliable VOC classification with graphene technology, offering a low-cost solution for food quality and environmental monitoring.

30 Oct 2024

Wobble Genomics advances early detection of breast cancer with RNA sequencing

Wobble Genomics, a healthcare and biotechnology company at the forefront of long-read RNA sequencing, will present data today demonstrating that its technology can detect rare full-length RNA transcript variants not picked up by other methods.

26 Oct 2024

Zebrahub Offers Unprecedented Insight into Embryonic Development

When early cartographers undertook perilous expeditions to map unknown corners of the world with sextants, compasses, and hand-drawn diagrams, it's unlikely they imagined that someday anyone with an internet connection would have access to a seamless view of the entire planet from the comfort of their own home.

25 Oct 2024