Scientists successfully transfer longevity gene and extend lifespan
Naked mole rats are not much to look at, but their biology has made them one of the most fascinating animals in aging research. These small, wrinkled rodents can live…
Scientists found the “holy grail” gene that could one day help humans regrow limbs
Scientists studying axolotls, zebrafish, and mice have uncovered a shared set of genes that could someday help researchers develop therapies for regrowing human limbs. The findings, published in the Proceedings…
Mayo Clinic discovers rare gene mutation that causes fatty liver disease
Scientists at Mayo Clinic’s Center for Individualized Medicine have identified a rare genetic variant that can directly cause metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, formerly known as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.…
This one gene may explain most Alzheimer’s cases
A new analysis led by researchers at University College London suggests that Alzheimer’s disease may depend far more on one gene than previously recognized. The study estimates that more than…
CRISPR brings back ancient gene that prevents gout and fatty liver
Gout is one of the oldest documented human illnesses. It develops when sharp crystals form inside joints, triggering intense swelling and pain, and is considered a type of arthritis. Researchers…
MIT’s new precision gene editing tool could transform medicine
A gene-editing approach called prime editing could one day help treat many illnesses by turning faulty genes into healthy ones. However, the technique sometimes introduces small mistakes into DNA, which…
CRISPR uncovers gene that supercharges vitamin D—and stops tumors in their tracks
Vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient, but also the precursor of the hormone calcitriol, indispensable for health: it regulates the uptake of phosphate and calcium necessary for bones…
Common gene variant doubles dementia risk for men
New research has found that men who carry a common genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women. The research, published in Neurology,…
Scientists Revive Dire Wolves Using Ancient DNA and Modern Gene Editing
Three live dire wolf pups have been born using reconstructed DNA. The extinct species had last roamed North America around 12,500 years ago. The milestone was reached by a Dallas-based…
Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice
Dravet syndrome and other developmental epileptic encephalopathies are rare but devastating conditions that cause a host of symptoms in children, including seizures, intellectual disability, and even sudden death. Most cases…