Genetics

Summary: Pregnancy may accelerate biological aging in women. Utilizing advanced epigenetic clocks to measure DNA methylation, researchers compared the biological …

Summary: A new study provides a novel understanding how the human brain regulates emotions, distinguishing between emotion generation and regulation. …

Summary: Researchers made a groundbreaking discovery about the maturation process of adult-born neurons in the brain, highlighting the critical role …

Summary: Researchers tapped into 23andMe’s extensive genetic database, uncovering correlations between genetic variants related to alcohol consumption and a spectrum …

Summary: Researchers have advanced our understanding of how traumatic brain injuries (TBI) contribute to neurodegenerative diseases using lab-grown brain organoids. …

Summary: A new study utilizing UK Biobank data has unveiled the genetic roots of left-handedness, pinpointing rare variants in the …

Summary: Researchers employing computational models have made a significant leap in understanding the aggregation of alpha-synuclein protein, crucial in Parkinson’s …

Summary: Our personalities can significantly influence gene expression, providing new insights into the mind-body connection. Using data from the long-term …

Summary: A phase 1 clinical trial has revealed that stem cells derived from patients’ own fat may safely enhance sensation …

Scientists genetically analysed stored blood samples collected during the Penn Medicine BioBank study Daniel Burke Photography/Penn Medicine BioBank Being in …