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A recent study tracked molecular changes in 108 people over time, revealing that aging involves critical shifts around ages 44 and 60. These changes impact immune function and metabolism, shedding li..

A comprehensive single-cell transcriptomic atlas of 1.3 million cells from aged human brains reveals cellular pathways linked to Alzheimer’s disease. This study uncovers region-specific neuron vuln..

A recent study highlights promising outcomes for BRCA variant carriers with breast cancer undergoing breast-conserving therapy. Analyzing 172 women, the research found that despite higher risks of ip..

Traditional DNA tests may overlook 10% of classic in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) cases. By integrating RNA sequencing, researchers unveiled novel APC variants in six families, explaining mis..

Aiming to evaluate the role of chromosomal aneuploidy in pregnancy loss, a 2023 study 35 years in the making evaluated the genomic landscape of first-trimester spontaneous pregnancy loss [1]. The aim..

Researchers created a detailed map of the placenta during labor. By studying how maternal and fetal cells communicate, they discovered signals in the mom's blood that indicate labor and even early bi..

A recent paper published in Nature Medicine (1) aimed to identify genes and genomic biomarkers which can better predict outcomes and personalized therapy for cancer patients by integrating genetic wi..

Aneuploidies, such as translocations, whole or segmental chromosomal duplications, and deletions, are examples of chromosomal abnormalities that are estimated to affect approximately 1 in 150 live bi..

Mitochondria, those cellular powerhouses, are at the heart of metabolic activities. Recent research reveals a one-sided transfer of mitochondria from T cells to cancer cells, a process that strengthe..

Have you ever wondered how jet-setting across the globe might affect your gut health? A recent study has dug into this intriguing question, revealing that travel can have some unexpected impacts on t..