Will the “love hormone” ever be used to treat a rare genetic disease?
One of the pitfalls of researching an extremely rare disease: getting enough data to support clinical trials could be impossible.
Jul 2
One of the pitfalls of researching an extremely rare disease: getting enough data to support clinical trials could be impossible.
May 22
Root growth improved in soil contaminated with cesium
Overactivating the ABA signaling pathway in plants prevented cesium in soil from blocking root growth in plants.
May 17
Japanese people are a mixture of three separate ancestral groups
A new study shows that the current Japanese population is derived from 3 ancestral groups, one of which brought Denisovan DNA to the party.
Mar 21
Genomic “butterfly effect” involving TADs explains risk for autism
De novo mutations in three-dimensional structures in the genome containing known ASD genes were found to be associated with ASD risk.
Nov 1
Stolen genes used for parasitic mind control
Parasitic horsehair worms evolved to control their praying mantis hosts by stealing their genes (horizontal gene transfer).
Jun 15
The first drug treatment for brain aneurysms (in mice)
Scientists discover that most aneurysms result from mutations. A mouse model shows they can be treated with drugs.
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