genetic

Genetic Mutations May Directly Influence Epigenetic Clocks and Aging

Scientists have identified a potential link between genetic mutations and epigenetic clocks, shedding new light on the mechanisms behind biological…

1 year ago

Genetic rescue for rare red foxes?

A rescue effort can take many forms -- a life raft, a firehose, an airlift. For animals whose populations are…

2 years ago

Study links neighborhood environment to prostate cancer risk in men with West African genetic ancestry

West African genetic ancestry was associated with increased prostate cancer among men living in disadvantaged neighborhoods but not among men…

2 years ago

What researchers know about the genetic complexity of schizophrenia, to date

Patrick Sullivan, MD, FRANZCP, the Yeargan Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Genetics at the UNC School of Medicine, and researchers…

2 years ago

Hidden DNA mechanisms of rare genetic diseases uncovered

Researchers at the Pacific Northwest Research Institute (PNRI) and collaborating institutions have made a groundbreaking discovery that could significantly advance…

2 years ago

Researchers identify a genetic cause of intellectual disability affecting tens of thousands

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and others have identified a neurodevelopmental disorder, caused by mutations…

2 years ago

Genetic cause of rare childhood immune disorders discovered

Scientists have pinpointed genetic changes that can leave children born with little to no immune defence against infection. In a…

2 years ago

Siblings with unique genetic change help scientists progress drug search for type 1 diabetes

Two siblings who have the only known mutations in a key gene anywhere in the world have helped scientists gain…

2 years ago

Single genomic test promises accelerated diagnoses for rare genetic diseases

A single genetic test could potentially replace the current two-step approach to diagnosing rare developmental disorders in children. This shift…

2 years ago

Incurable autoimmune disease Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE): New genetic findings open up perspectives for future therapeutic approaches

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, in which the immune system that normally protects the body from invading…

2 years ago