The anonymous woman inherited familial Alzheimer’s disease – caused by presenilin variant (PSEN1 E280). Normally she would develop severe disease…
Discoveries
Scientists from UC Irvine used computational approach and minor experimental screening. They compared neurotransmitters – such as GABA and glycine…
Since its beginnings, CRISPR technology was used mainly to disrupt genes – to create so-called knock-outs. “Precise editions” were usually…
The large dataset was created by Dutch scientists and clinicians in a collaboration between 41 facilities. Fine needle biopsies of…
In a new study, scientists approached the classic problem of tumor recognition from the perspective of systems/synthetic biology. Instead of…
Rumors had it – scientists at recent conferences were discussing prime editing with curiosity. Ten days ago I noted in…
Schizophrenia is partially inherited disorder – scientifically, has a strong genetic component. Scientists are working on its genetics with hope…
Genetic engineering focuses not only on gene editing – a lot of work is dedicated to gene regulation. Specific genes…
Some people have incredibly long runs of homozygosity with no clear deleterious effect. Sohini Ramachandran You inherit half of your…
The largest genetic study of individuals with PTSD reveals six regions in the human genome, which influence the risk of…