Genes
Scientists identify genes linked to brain cell loss in ALS
Debi Johnson
Media Advisory Friday, June 21, 2024 NIH-funded study shines light on disease mechanisms, pointing to possible therapeutic targets What ...
Scientists Create Designer Chromosomes In Landmark Genetic Engineering Feat
Daisy Hips
PHILADELPHIA — Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine have developed a new method to create human artificial ...
Experimental gene therapy allows kids with inherited deafness to hear
Daisy Hips
Gene therapy has allowed several children born with inherited deafness to hear. A small study published Wednesday documents significantly restored ...
Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects
Daisy Hips
Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry ...
Our organs age at different rates, faster ageing means 20-50% higher mortality risk, shows study
Debi Johnson
Analysing blood plasma proteins linked to specific organs in 5,676 adults across various age groups, researchers relied on machine learning ...
