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Large-scale OCD study unlocks new genes linked to debilitating condition
QIMR Berghofer researchers have found the genes linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) for the first time, after identifying 30 regions in the human genome associated with this debilitating yet often misunderstood ...
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Oncology & Cancer
Computational framework reveals how cancers rewire driver genes to beat chemotherapy
Just as species adapt over generations, our body's cells accumulate DNA changes throughout life. Most are harmless, yet a few "driver" mutations give a cell a competitive edge and can spark cancer. Chemotherapy then adds ...
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5G safety confirmed: Study finds no genetic changes in exposed skin cells
The adoption of 5G wireless technology has raised concerns about the health effects of the associated electromagnetic exposure, but a new study published in PNAS Nexus claims 5G wireless is safe.
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New study sheds light on health differences between sexes
The results of an international study led by researchers from Queen Mary University of London's Precision Healthcare University Research Institute (PHURI) shed new light on the underlying biological mechanisms which cause ...
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Protein DNM1 identified as key regulator in ovarian cancer metastasis
Ovarian cancer remains the leading cause of death among cancers affecting the female reproductive system, largely because current treatments are not effective once the cancer has spread (metastasized) beyond the ovaries.
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'Cell line atlas' provides a crucial resource for developing therapies for biliary tract cancer
Advanced biliary tract cancer (BTC) includes cholangiocarcinoma, gallbladder carcinoma, and ampullary carcinoma. BTC is a rare and aggressive group of cancers, carrying one of the worst prognoses in all of oncology. Only ...
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Let-7 gene is a key guardian of healthy lungs that keeps pulmonary fibrosis in check, study finds
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and collaborating institutions have uncovered a key molecular player that is involved in lung repair and in the development of pulmonary fibrosis, a common and severe class of adult ...
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Fixing cellular recycling centers may help treat neurodegenerative diseases
For neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, treatment options are scant. New research by Stanford scientists illuminates a promising target for treatment—increasing a lipid that boosts the trash-sorting ...
May 12, 2025
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Genome-wide CRISPR screen identifies a novel target in NRAS-driven melanoma
Researchers at Novartis BioMedical Research in the US and Switzerland have identified a molecular target that may provide a new therapeutic pathway for cancers driven by NRAS mutations. Findings suggest that interfering with ...
Shifting cell types in glioblastoma shed light on recurrence and possible therapy targets
Two research articles published in Nature Genetics shed new light on the cellular complexity of glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer.
May 12, 2025
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Cell-by-cell roadmap reveals key transcription-factor 'switches' in neuroblastoma
High-risk neuroblastoma kills roughly half of affected children because the tumor can switch cell identity and evade therapy. By combining single-cell multi-omics with spatial transcriptomics, researchers at Karolinska Institutet ...
May 12, 2025
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Genes, environment or a special bond? Why some twins talk and think in unison
An interview with Paula and Bridgette Powers—identical twins who witnessed their mother's carjacking—recently went viral. The way they spoke and gestured in unison has captivated global audiences.
May 12, 2025
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Study uncovers gene networks driving the development of distinct neuron subtypes in the human cerebral cortex
The human brain is known to contain a wide range of cell types, which have different roles and functions. The processes via which cells in the brain, particularly its outermost layer (i.e., the cerebral cortex), gradually ...
Machine learning brings consistency to newborn genetic screening
More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to return newborn genomic sequencing results to parents and measure the effects on newborn care.
May 9, 2025
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Researchers map 7,000-year-old genetic mutation that protects against HIV
Modern HIV medicine is based on a common genetic mutation. Now, researchers have traced where and when the mutation arose—and how it protected our ancestors from ancient diseases.
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Molecular mechanism that initiates colon cancer opens new path for prevention
Colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed type of cancer worldwide. Up to 80% of the cases are related to environmental factors and lifestyle, such as poor diet, sedentarism, obesity, smoking or excessive alcohol consumption. ...
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Genetic signature in T cells could improve personalization of immunotherapy treatments
Considered to be one of the greatest revolutions in cancer treatment, immunotherapy enhances the immune system's ability to target and destroy cancer cells efficiently. One of the key challenges in immunotherapy is the uncertainty ...
May 8, 2025
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New gene linked to severe cases of Fanconi anemia
Fanconi anemia is an aggressive, life-threatening disorder. Most individuals living with this rare genetic condition, characterized by bone marrow failure and cancer predisposition, survive into adulthood only with bone marrow ...
May 8, 2025
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Non-inherited parental genes may still shape children's education and mental health
Parents' genes—even when not directly inherited by a child—may play a role in their educational and mental health outcomes, finds a new report by UCL researchers.
May 8, 2025
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Genetic test underused in cancer care
An emerging oncology tool known as broad genomic profiling or BGP is increasingly being used to help identify targeted therapies for patients diagnosed with cancer.
May 8, 2025
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Study shows high efficiency of severe thalassemia prevention with HTS based carrier screening
A recent study found that strict adherence to high-throughput sequencing (HTS) technology-based carrier screening in pre-conceptional or early pregnancy stage, along with complete follow-up and retesting, can achieve high ...
May 8, 2025
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Natural short sleepers have a genetic mutation, finds new study
Not everyone needs 8 hours of sleep to function properly. Some people can feel well-rested and show no negative effects of sleep deprivation, even after just 4 hours of sleep, which is likely the result of a genetic mutation.
Scientists discover the genes that influence when babies start walking
The age at which babies take their first steps is strongly influenced by their genes, according to new research from the University of Surrey. In the first study of its kind, scientists analyzed the genetic information of ...
May 7, 2025
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Rare hunting dogs' unique noses may offer clue to cause of cleft lip and palate in humans
It's not entirely understood why some children are born with orofacial clefts, such as cleft lip or palate. But a new study suggests a genetic clue may be found in a rare breed of hunting dog.
May 7, 2025
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Genome-wide study identifies two new breast cancer genes in Black women from South Africa
Genetic factors contribute to some 30% of breast cancer cases in South Africa, necessitating investment in genomic research in African contexts.
May 7, 2025
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