Genetics

EPFL researchers combine nanopore technology with scanning ion conductance microscopy, achieving precise control for individual molecule analysis.

Study reveals removing APOE ε4 gene from neurons in mice reduces Alzheimer’s hallmarks, opening new therapeutic possibilities.

RIKEN researchers challenge textbooks by finding a BH3-only protein in fruit flies, implying a shared cell-death mechanism with mammals.

Study reveals ancient chromosomal inversion in stick insects provides resilience, fueling ongoing evolution and long-term survival.

Neanderthal Legacy: Viking Disease traced back to genetic origins. Research links Dupuytren’s contracture to Neanderthal inheritance.

Unprecedented case study explores a 12-time cancer survivor’s unique genetic mutations, paving new paths for early cancer diagnosis and immunotherapy.

Scientists discover ancient whole genome duplication in sturgeons & paddlefish, revealing genetic advantages during mass extinctions.

Researchers develop early detection algorithm for neurodegeneration in Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) patients.

Discover how Dr. Eimear Kenny and the international Human Pangenome Reference Consortium are advancing genomics with a more inclusive human …

This text discusses the discovery of a gene variant causing a common type of high blood pressure and a possible …