Tag: Genetics

Salk scientists compare the development of brain cells between humans and nonhuman primates in a novel wayCredit: Salk Institute/Carol Marchetto/Ana ...

New research suggests increased activity in neurons that are deficient in the CNTN5 or EHMT2 gene could cause autism-related characteristics ...

Prize recognizes extraordinary creativity and ingenuity in genetics researchCredit: Duke University Joseph Heitman, MD, PhD of Duke University is the ...

New drug targets for a rare form of melanoma may result from the discovery of similar genetic mutations found in ...

Another early-onset Alzheimer's gene mutation is found in a Colombian family, and is traced back to Africa For some of ...

Scientists discover key genes for mucosal melanoma in humans, dogs and horses that help prioritize targets for new cancer therapies ...

In one example, researchers uncovered an unexpected pattern of HIV infection among transgender women and cisgender men in Los Angeles ...

Credit: Schmidt Ocean Institute. PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA - A three week expedition off the coast of Costa Rica has just ...

Researchers turn to newlywed couples to unravel questions about the chemistry of empathy and bonding Love can make us do ...

Scientists have discovered a critical part of the body's immune system with potentially major implications for the treatment of some ...

Gene-edited pigs may reduce Brazil's transplant waiting list; still in its initial stages and presented at FAPESP Week London, a ...

Credit: L. Brian Stauffer CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Though separated by a world of ocean, and unrelated to each other, two ...

The human dopamine transporter protein is missing a single amino acidCredit: UAB BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - A mutant gene that encodes ...

Findings point to potential treatment strategiesCredit: National Eye Institute National Eye Institute scientists led a collaborative study and zeroed in ...