Study links rogue jumping genes to faster aging in large dogs
Dog Aging Project data suggest bigger breeds lose DNA silencing marks sooner, offering a molecular clue to why small dogs often live longer.
Nov 3, 20262 views
Genetics
Aspirin Linked to 70% Lower Dementia Risk—But Only for Some, Genetic Study Finds
A cheap cardiovascular staple may have a hidden role in brain health, yet earlier trials found no overall benefit and aspirin still carries bleeding risks.
Oct 25, 20262 views
Alzheimer’s Risk Gene APOE4 May Be Reversible, New Research Suggests
Studies show the variant damages brain blood vessels and circuits years before symptoms — but experiments suggest some harm can be undone.
Oct 1, 20264 views
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome May Be Far More Common Than Thought, Analysis Finds
New estimate of 1 in 7,300 people — over 45,000 Americans — collides with a testing system that often never looks for the autism-linked disorder.
Sep 26, 20262 views
Two Genetic Codes at Once: The Next Frontier in Rewriting Life
Researchers achieve dual genetic codes, expanding life's alphabet and opening new doors for medicine and synthetic biology.
Aug 26, 20262 views
Hidden 'On Switch' in Human DNA Decoded by AI
Researchers use artificial intelligence to identify the initiator sequences controlling gene activation in about 60% of human genes, opening new avenues for understanding mutations and disease.
Aug 24, 20263 views
Ghost Lineages: New DNA Evidence Reveals Hidden Ancestors in Modern Humans
Studies of West African populations uncover genetic traces of extinct hominins, reshaping the story of human evolution.
Aug 1, 20261 views