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Genetic data can effectively predict multi-omics traits

A recent study describes the development of an atlas of genetic scores that can be used to predict multi-omics traits. […]

Gene-editing: A Controversial Legacy

The field of genetics is a relatively young science, beginning with Gregor Mendel’s studies on the inheritance of traits in […]

3D Ultra-Resolution Maps Reveal How Mitochondria Shape Lung Cancer Metabolism

In a recent paper published in Nature, researchers used positron emission tomography imaging (PET) and electron microscopy to create 3D […]

New genes implicated in COVID-19 infection

A new study, published this week in Nature Cell Biology, describes the role of the CIART gene in COVID-19 infection. […]

New Study Sheds Light on Endometriosis Genetics and Pain Mechanisms

In a recent study, published in Nature, researchers conducted a large genome-wide association study on endometriosis, including data from more […]

Epigenetics and Ancestry: How Our History Shapes Who We Are

The idea that the experiences of our ancestors shape who we are today is not a novel one. In fact, […]

Common and rare variation both contribute to the onset of retinal disease

A study published in PLOS Genetics has revealed newly identified risk loci that are associated with rare eye conditions. Using […]

Researchers discover new genetic associations with chronic kidney disease

In a recent study published in Nature Communications, researchers identified new rare variants and genes associated with chronic kidney disease. […]

Post-transcriptional modifications could be new target in fight against Alzheimer’s disease

A recent study, published in the journal PLOS Biology, has revealed that a reduction in mRNA methylation can alleviate the […]

A small peptide molecule prevents the progression of neurodegenerative diseases

A recent study, published in Science Translational Medicine, describes a novel way to prevent the death of nerve cells in […]