genetics
6 traits you can thank Neanderthals for — from bad habits to bed times
Weird But True By Tracy Swartz Published Jan. 7, 2024, 4:13 p.m. ET Part of the club? Research shows that ...
Cellular Messengers of Neural Development Identified
Summary: Researchers unveil the role of cytonemes, thin cell projections, in neural development. These hair-like structures facilitate direct signal transport ...
Protein Discovery Sheds Light on Circadian Rhythms
Summary: Researchers identify a crucial protein, Tenm3, in mice’s visual system that stabilizes circadian rhythms by modulating the brain’s response ...
Global Genetic Insights into Problematic Alcohol Use
Summary: A new study uncovers a shared genetic basis for problematic alcohol use (PAU) across diverse ancestries. This research broadens ...
How One Patient’s Unique Mutation Offers New Hopes in Alzheimer’s Prevention
Researchers discovered a unique case in a Colombian family where a woman with a genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s remained cognitively ...
The Hidden Mechanism of Gene Creation
A new study reveals a mechanism for generating DNA palindromes that could lead to new microRNA genes, shedding light on ...
Protein Key to Neuroprotection and Aging Discovered
Summary: Researchers made a pivotal discovery in neuroprotection. They identified how Elovanoid-34, a molecule in the brain, modulates the protein ...
Here’s what determines the size of our feet
Health By Erica Lamberg , Fox News Published Dec. 12, 2023, 5:59 p.m. ET Your feet take you everywhere in ...
Diminished Genetic Resilience in Pandemic-Era Depression Spike
Summary: Researchers found that the pandemic doubled the incidence of clinical depression among first-year college students, affecting one-third of the ...
How One Genetic Variant Could Ward Off Weight Gain
A new study reveals a genetic variant in the GIP receptor that may help resist obesity by altering metabolism. Mice ...
