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- Singaporean Family of Ten Defies Medical Odds to Care for Daughter with Rare Genetic Disorder
Published: May 2, 2026
Section: Asia
Eu-Jin Lim and Eunice Wong chose to continue a high risk pregnancy after scans revealed severe abnormalities, leading to their daughter Eva’s diagnosis of campomelic dysplasia. Des...
- Fudan University Researchers Link Cerebral Cortex Architecture to Major Ancestry Gaps in Blood Cancer Risks
Published: Apr 30, 2026
Section: Diseases & Conditions
A genetic study published in Clinical Cancer Bulletin suggests that differences in brain structure, specifically in the frontal regions, may explain why certain blood cancers are t...
- Hebrew University Researchers Identify RNA Dicing Mechanism Creating Dangerous Cancer Driving Protein Fragments
Published: Apr 29, 2026
Section: Medical News
A joint research effort from Hebrew University and the University of Bristol has discovered "RNA dicing," a process where cells fragment genetic messages to produce oncogenic prote...
- Extensive Genomic Analysis Replaces Single Source Human Origin Theory With Interconnected African Network Model
Published: Apr 27, 2026
Section: Research
A comprehensive study by UC Davis and McGill University reveals that Homo sapiens evolved from multiple intermingling populations across Africa rather than a single ancestral group...
- Former NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins Receives Highest Scientific Honor from Center for BrainHealth
Published: Apr 25, 2026
Section: Research
The Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas has presented the 2026 Dr. Charles L. Branch BrainHealth Award to physician-scientist Dr. Francis Collins. Recognize...
- Tohoku University Scientists Uncover Hidden DNA Damage Mechanism Caused by Singlet Oxygen Exposure
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Research
Researchers at Tohoku University have identified a previously unknown form of DNA damage where singlet oxygen generates abasic sites by removing genetic building blocks. Using adva...
- University of Gothenburg Study Identifies Early Immune Genetic Markers Linked to Broadly Neutralizing HIV Antibodies
Published: Apr 21, 2026
Section: Research
A pilot study utilizing advanced cell-free RNA analysis has uncovered distinct genetic patterns in individuals who naturally develop broadly neutralizing antibodies against HIV. By...
- Mount Sinai Researchers Define New Biological Hallmarks to Combat Global Liver Cancer Mortality Rates
Published: Apr 17, 2026
Section: Research
Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have published a definitive study in the journal Cell mapping the biological drivers of primary liver cancer. The revie...
- Global Genetic Analysis of Ten Thousand Patients Identifies Six New Genes Driving Severe Pregnancy Sickness
Published: Apr 14, 2026
Section: Diseases & Conditions
The largest study ever conducted on hyperemesis gravidarum has identified ten genes linked to the condition, including six previously unknown genetic drivers. Published in Nature G...
- New Genetic Study Identifies Why GLP-1 Weight Loss Efficacy and Side Effects Vary Between Patients
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Health Technology
The 23andMe Research Institute has published a large-scale genome-wide association study in Nature identifying genetic markers that predict how individuals respond to GLP-1 medicat...
- New Genetic Research Reveals How DNA Influences the Effectiveness of Lifestyle Choices on Healthy Aging
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Healthy Lifestyle
A study led by Adelaide University has identified a complex interplay between genetic predisposition and modifiable lifestyle factors in determining a person's "intrinsic capacity"...
- University of Maryland Study Reveals Deep Indigenous Genetic Roots and Colonial Power Dynamics in Urban Peruvians
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Research
Researchers from the University of Maryland School of Medicine have conducted the largest genetic study of urban Peruvians to date, analyzing over two million markers across 13 reg...