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Obesity pathogenesis: Unanswered questions and future directions

Prof. John Speakman from the Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, alongside Prof. Kevin Hall from the National Institutes of Health (U.S.), Prof. Thorkild Sorensen from the University of Copenhagen and Prof. David Allison from Indiana University (U.S.), has published a perspective article on potential mechanisms of obesity pathogenesis.

20 Sep 2023

Newborn screening for neurodevelopmental disorders may cause more harm than good

Expanding newborn screening (NBS) to include identifying genes associated with an increased risk for neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) would cause more harm than good, according to an article published in Pediatrics.

20 Sep 2023

Subclonal neoantigens present a key roadblock in MMRd tumor immunotherapy success

Researchers evaluated sensitivity to immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy.

20 Sep 2023

Eating your greens could trump genetics in fighting fatty liver disease, new study suggests

A recent longitudinal study using data from the U.K. Biobank explores the interplay between plant-based diets and genetic predisposition in affecting the risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). The study finds that a higher consumption of healthful plant-based foods can mitigate the risk of NAFLD, even in individuals with genetic susceptibility, while unhealthful plant-based foods increase the risk.

19 Sep 2023

DeepMind develops new tool to predict pathogenicity of missense variants

DeepMind is releasing AlphaMissense, a tool researchers can use to learn more about the effects that missense mutations – which make up the majority of "variants of uncertain significance" – have on disease.

19 Sep 2023

Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

New research from Queen Mary University of London, published in iScience, shows an increased risk of blood clots in women who have any combination of a particular gene mutation, estrogen use, or common medical conditions - specifically: obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.

19 Sep 2023

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Dietary patterns, foods, and nutrients to ameliorate nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).

19 Sep 2023

Ongoing gene therapy trials have driven increased use of ALS genetic testing, finds study

Researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine led the creation of evidence-based consensus guidelines for genetic testing and counseling for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease that affects the cells in the brain and spine.

19 Sep 2023

New research offers insight about the reason mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited

New research provides insight about the bedrock scientific principle that mitochondrial DNA -; the distinct genetic code embedded in the organelle that serves as the powerplant of every cell in the body -; is exclusively passed down by the mother.

19 Sep 2023

Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

There are still many enigmas about the mechanism of action of the CERKL gene, which causes retinitis pigmentosa and other hereditary vision diseases.

18 Sep 2023

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Researchers investigated the genetic underpinning of asthenozoospermia, the leading cause of male fertility.

18 Sep 2023

Stuart Orkin receives the third Elaine Redding Brinster Prize for development of sickle cell disease therapy

For his work discovering the basis for hemoglobin gene switching and applying those insights to develop a therapy for sickle cell disease and other blood diseases, the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania awarded Stuart Orkin, MD the third Elaine Redding Brinster Prize in Science or Medicine.

15 Sep 2023

BU researchers receive NIH grant to identify genetic factors for Alzheimer's disease

The National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging recently awarded a $13.7 million grant to a project led by Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine principal investigators Lindsay Farrer, PhD, chief of biomedical genetics and distinguished professor of genetics, and Richard Sherva, PhD, assistant professor of medicine in biomedical genetics, for research using whole genome sequencing and other approaches to identify genetic factors for Alzheimer disease (AD) in Jews currently living in Israel who trace their ancestors to southern Spain and locations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Arab citizens of Israel.

15 Sep 2023

Nuvectis launches Phase 1a dose escalation clinical trial of new cancer drug

Clinical trials have begun for a drug candidate for hard-to-treat cancers, discovered at the University of Edinburgh and licensed by US biopharmaceutical company Nuvectis Pharma, Inc.

15 Sep 2023

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

Your happiness levels aren't only based on external events. Genome testing can reveal how happy and optimistic you are predisposed to be. A leading testing expert reveals how variations of a key gene, CNR1, may have a significant impact on your level of happiness.

15 Sep 2023

Comparative genomic analysis between systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes

Shared genetic markers and immune system involvement in sJRA and T1D.

15 Sep 2023

N-acetylglucosamine reduces multiple inflammation and neurodegeneration markers in MS patients

UCI researchers have found that a simple sugar, N-acetylglucosamine, reduces multiple inflammation and neurodegeneration markers in people who suffer from multiple sclerosis (MS).

14 Sep 2023

MIT study reveals why immunotherapy doesn't work for all cancer patients

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14 Sep 2023

The anti-metastatic and anti-proliferation impact of dandelion extract on breast cancer cells

Researchers evaluated the anti-metastatic and anti-proliferative properties of all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA) and dandelion extract in breast cancer cells.

14 Sep 2023

Engaging in hobbies boosts mental well-being for seniors, study finds

Researchers harmonize data from five longitudinal studies across 16 countries to reveal that engaging in hobbies is universally associated with better mental well-being among adults over 65. The study found less variance in mental health outcomes across countries, suggesting the pursuit of hobbies could be a global key to enhancing life satisfaction and reducing depression in older adults.

13 Sep 2023

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Genetics News and Research

Latest Genetics News and Research

Obesity pathogenesis: Unanswered questions and future directions

Newborn screening for neurodevelopmental disorders may cause more harm than good

Subclonal neoantigens present a key roadblock in MMRd tumor immunotherapy success

Eating your greens could trump genetics in fighting fatty liver disease, new study suggests

DeepMind develops new tool to predict pathogenicity of missense variants

Study offers new insight into increased risk of blood clots in women

Coffee, fiber, and the Mediterranean diet are key players in fighting nonalcoholic fatty liver disease

Ongoing gene therapy trials have driven increased use of ALS genetic testing, finds study

New research offers insight about the reason mitochondrial DNA is maternally inherited

Researchers identify key mechanisms to address future treatments for hereditary blindness

Researchers identify a rare cause of male infertility and discover a potential cure

Stuart Orkin receives the third Elaine Redding Brinster Prize for development of sickle cell disease therapy

BU researchers receive NIH grant to identify genetic factors for Alzheimer's disease

Nuvectis launches Phase 1a dose escalation clinical trial of new cancer drug

New genetic test reveals a person’s predisposition to happiness

Comparative genomic analysis between systemic juvenile rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes

N-acetylglucosamine reduces multiple inflammation and neurodegeneration markers in MS patients

MIT study reveals why immunotherapy doesn't work for all cancer patients

The anti-metastatic and anti-proliferation impact of dandelion extract on breast cancer cells

Engaging in hobbies boosts mental well-being for seniors, study finds

eBook: Using iPSCs models for human disease research and drug discovery eBook

Small solutions for big problems in drug discovery and delivery

Professor Nancy Ip: Pioneering New Paths in Neurodegenerative Therapy

Utilizing process Raman in optimizing cultivated meat production