Unexpected X chromosome findings challenge assumptions about sex differences in human disease

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversitySome of the group members in the Nestor lab at Linköping University. Credit: Johan Sjöholm/Linköping UniversityResearchers at Linköping University

Updated on: February 19,2025

Unexpected X chromosome findings challenge assumptions about sex differences in human disease

by Karin Söderlund Leifler,Linköping UniversitySome of the group members in the Nestor lab at Linköping University. Credit: Johan Sjöholm/Linköping UniversityResearchers at Linköping University

Updated on:February 19,2025

How a former navy mechanic defied the genetic odds of inherited Alzheimer's disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressSchematic representation of the pedigree for the DIAN family carriers of the pathogenic mutation PSEN2 p.Asn141Ile. Credit:Nature Medicine(2025). DOI: 10.

Updated on: February 19,2025

How a former navy mechanic defied the genetic odds of inherited Alzheimer's disease

by Justin Jackson , Medical XpressSchematic representation of the pedigree for the DIAN family carriers of the pathogenic mutation PSEN2 p.Asn141Ile. Credit:Nature Medicine(2025). DOI: 10.

Updated on:February 19,2025

Study outlines an activity-regulated genetic program underlying the formation of synapses during development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressNeuronal activity modulates synapse formation in the developing PDE axon. a, Schematic representation and line scan of the PDE axon and its synapses labeled using a c

Updated on: September 03,2024

Study outlines an activity-regulated genetic program underlying the formation of synapses during development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressNeuronal activity modulates synapse formation in the developing PDE axon. a, Schematic representation and line scan of the PDE axon and its synapses labeled using a c

Updated on:September 03,2024

Scientists outline key challenges and promising avenues in obesity genetics

byPennington Biomedical Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch on the genetics of obesity dates to the early 1920s, with many of the initial findings indicating the complexity

Updated on: August 08,2024

Scientists outline key challenges and promising avenues in obesity genetics

byPennington Biomedical Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch on the genetics of obesity dates to the early 1920s, with many of the initial findings indicating the complexity

Updated on:August 08,2024

South Africa's new research guidelines are not a green light for heritable human genome editing

by Bonginkosi Shozi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe recently updatedSouth African Ethics in Health Research Guidelineshave been a recent cause of concern, with s

Updated on: December 11,2024

South Africa's new research guidelines are not a green light for heritable human genome editing

by Bonginkosi Shozi,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainThe recently updatedSouth African Ethics in Health Research Guidelineshave been a recent cause of concern, with s

Updated on:December 11,2024

Study deciphers pathological mechanisms of spermatogenic impairment in cryptorchidism

byChinese Academy of SciencesSpermatogenic failure in cryptorchidism is due to abnormal spermatogonia, activated mast cells, and impaired testicular niche. Credit: Wang Xiaoyan and Zhuang ZiyanC

Updated on: September 14,2024

Study deciphers pathological mechanisms of spermatogenic impairment in cryptorchidism

byChinese Academy of SciencesSpermatogenic failure in cryptorchidism is due to abnormal spermatogonia, activated mast cells, and impaired testicular niche. Credit: Wang Xiaoyan and Zhuang ZiyanC

Updated on:September 14,2024

New method for evaluating male subfertility based on trace element analysis

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith declining birthrate becoming a social problem, the number of couples in Japan suffering from subfertility due to male factors is rep

Updated on: November 23,2024

New method for evaluating male subfertility based on trace element analysis

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith declining birthrate becoming a social problem, the number of couples in Japan suffering from subfertility due to male factors is rep

Updated on:November 23,2024

Discovery identifies key factor for balancing saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in the body

byOsaka UniversityThe possible roles of adipocyte Armc5 invivo. Credit:Journal of Biological Chemistry(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107953Researchers at Osaka University iden

Updated on: December 12,2024

Discovery identifies key factor for balancing saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in the body

byOsaka UniversityThe possible roles of adipocyte Armc5 invivo. Credit:Journal of Biological Chemistry(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107953Researchers at Osaka University iden

Updated on:December 12,2024

Study unveils new genetic syndrome linking brain development and neurodegeneration

by Genomic PressStructural effects of a single frameshift homozygous nucleotide deletion in the SPAG9/JIP4 gene. Representation of the three-dimensional model in tapes. (A) Region of the SPAG9wt prote

Updated on: October 09,2024

Study unveils new genetic syndrome linking brain development and neurodegeneration

by Genomic PressStructural effects of a single frameshift homozygous nucleotide deletion in the SPAG9/JIP4 gene. Representation of the three-dimensional model in tapes. (A) Region of the SPAG9wt prote

Updated on:October 09,2024

Gene technology detects more conditions than standard newborn screening, study finds

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from a study of newborn screening methods show that DNA analysis picks up many more preventable or trea

Updated on: October 31,2024

Gene technology detects more conditions than standard newborn screening, study finds

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from a study of newborn screening methods show that DNA analysis picks up many more preventable or trea

Updated on:October 31,2024

More barriers to genetic testing found for Black children than white children

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: nappy from PexelsFor children with signs of neurological conditions such as autism, epilepsy and global developmental delay, genetic testing can help make

Updated on: February 19,2025

More barriers to genetic testing found for Black children than white children

byAmerican Academy of NeurologyCredit: nappy from PexelsFor children with signs of neurological conditions such as autism, epilepsy and global developmental delay, genetic testing can help make

Updated on:February 19,2025

Genomic and hormone study finds 22 additional type 2 diabetes-related variants

Updated on: September 19,2025

Genomic and hormone study finds 22 additional type 2 diabetes-related variants

Updated on:September 19,2025