With a new study in the journal Cell, researchers at Stanford University and Stockholm University have contributed to increased knowledge about gene regulation in human cells. How genes are turned on ...

Gene expression leading to alterations in the DNA caused by asbestos exposure may explain the development of Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM), a rare and aggressive cancer. By analyzing public RNA ...

How do cells acquire their identities? In hopes of answering this question, a Duke team recently completed a study explaining the expression of stem cells after a decade of research. Stem cells are ...

Nearly 7 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease, and this number is predicted to double by 2060. While aging and genetic predisposition are the most important risk factors for Alzheimer's, ...

Our brain is arguably the organ that most distinguishes humans from other primates. Its exceptional size, complexity and capabilities far exceed those of any other species on Earth. Yet humans share ...

Scientists studying Alzheimer’s in African Americans have uncovered a striking genetic clue that may cut across racial lines.

Our brain is arguably the organ that most distinguishes humans from other primates. Its exceptional size, complexity and ...

Discover how cutting-edge single-nucleus multi-omics reveals the secrets of ovarian aging, paving the way for breakthroughs in fertility and health longevity. Study: Molecular and genetic insights ...