Epistasis: Unlocking the secrets of complex diseases
Imagine your doctor calls you to discuss the results of your genetic testing. They tell you your results indicate you are ...
Gene Interaction Linked to Higher Alopecia Risk
Scientists have discovered an interaction between genes that increases the risk of developing a type of alopecia.In a new JAMA Dermatology study ...
Less, but more: A new evolutionary scenario marked by massive gene loss and expansion
Evolution is traditionally associated with a process of increasing complexity and gaining new genes. However, the explosion ...
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One shot to lower cholesterol for life? Scientists unlock a groundbreaking gene therapy
Researchers developed an epigenetic editing approach to silence the PCSK9 gene, achieving long-term cholesterol reduction ...
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that causes lifelong suffering – here’s what you need to know
Accumulation of clots causes some of the most severe symptoms of sickle cell disease, including strokes, kidney failure, ...
Scientists Discover Bat Gene That Could Revolutionize COVID-19 Treatment
A study on bat genomes, involving Texas Tech University, discovered genetic adaptations that help bats resist viral ...
Advanced imaging captures bacterial gene expression in diverse environments
How do bacteria—harmless ones living in our bodies, or those that cause disease—organize their activities? A new study, ...
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Synthetic gene circuits that selectively target RAS-driven cancers
This important study demonstrates the potential of synthetic gene circuits to detect and target aberrant RAS activity in cancer cell lines. The circuit design is novel and the evidence supporting the ...