First genome-wide comparison of vapers and smokers finds similar DNA changes linked to disease risk microbiologystudy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In the most comprehensive study of its kind, researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of […]
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International study sheds light on genetics microbiologystudy
De novo mutation rates in ADHD versus control subjects. Credit: Nature Communications (2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-50247-7 Rare genetic changes that are
Genetics of COPD important for lung function in young people, study finds microbiologystudy
Box plot of variance in FEV1/FVC explained by the PRS for airflow limitation across the lifespan. Credit: eClinicalMedicine (2024). DOI:
Starvation and adhesion drive formation of keratinocyte patterns in skin microbiologystudy
Cell-cell adhesion-induced patterning in keratinocytes can be explained by just starvation and strong adhesion, Hokkaido University researchers find. Fingerprints are
Taking a ‘one in a million’ shot to tackle dopamine-linked brain disorders microbiologystudy
Dopamine, a powerful brain chemical and neurotransmitter, is a key regulator of many important functions such as attention, experiencing pleasure
Study reveals oleoyl-ACP-hydrolase underpins lethal respiratory viral disease microbiologystudy
Respiratory infections can be severe, even deadly, in some individuals, but not in others. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research
First-of-its-kind proteomic study of pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors may open door to new therapies microbiologystudy
Graphical Abstract. Credit: iScience (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2024.110544 Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (PanNETs) are a rare form of pancreatic cancer for which
How mortal filaments’ self-assemble and maintain order: Align or die microbiologystudy
A previously unknown mechanism of active matter self-organization essential for bacterial cell division follows the motto ‘dying to align’: Misaligned
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Gene-related metabolic dysfunction may be driving heart arrhythmia microbiologystudy
Graphical Abstract. Credit: Cardiovascular Research (2024). DOI: 10.1093/cvr/cvae169 Patients with a common heart arrhythmia called atrial fibrillation could benefit from