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Studies of genetics conducted in yeast cells, human neurons, mice or other model systems often reveal networks of genes that ...

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A study published in Cell Stem Cell reveals that some mutations in blood stem cells might help protect against late-onset Alzheimer's disease. A team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine ...

A vaccine's ability to generate long-lasting, high-affinity antibodies hinges on a delicate balance. Upon exposure to a vaccine or pathogen, B cells scramble to refine their defenses, rapidly mutating ...

The BRAF mutation affects a small percentage of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) cases, making the cancer more difficult to treat. In recent years, advances in treatment have helped to improve ...

Genetic mutations aren't always a bad thing. A groundbreaking new study suggests that mutations on a single gene may actually be beneficial when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease. For the study, Dr.