Tapt1 gene found crucial for protein balance and healthy brain development

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesTAPT1 interacts with SUCO to maintain the homeostasis of newly synthesized proteins. Credit: Xu Zhiheng's groupA research team led by Prof. Xu Zhiheng fr

Updated on: February 09,2026

Tapt1 gene found crucial for protein balance and healthy brain development

by Zhang Nannan,Chinese Academy of SciencesTAPT1 interacts with SUCO to maintain the homeostasis of newly synthesized proteins. Credit: Xu Zhiheng's groupA research team led by Prof. Xu Zhiheng fr

Updated on:February 09,2026

Study finds combined gene mutations better mimic rare gut disorder in mice

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the enteric nervous s

Updated on: February 08,2026

Study finds combined gene mutations better mimic rare gut disorder in mice

byNYU Langone HealthCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDuring development of the digestive system, a complex network of nerves forms around it, creating a "second brain"—the enteric nervous s

Updated on:February 08,2026

Refining the uncharted landscape of human transcription factors—strategic framework created for future prioritization

byUniversity of TsukubaPast and current research attention strongly influences human TF ChIP-seq data. Credit:Briefings in Functional Genomics(2025). DOI: 10.1093/bfgp/elaf016The human genome contains

Updated on: February 07,2026

Refining the uncharted landscape of human transcription factors—strategic framework created for future prioritization

byUniversity of TsukubaPast and current research attention strongly influences human TF ChIP-seq data. Credit:Briefings in Functional Genomics(2025). DOI: 10.1093/bfgp/elaf016The human genome contains

Updated on:February 07,2026

New details on role of fat transport molecules in Alzheimer's onset

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study presents robust evidence on the role of lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) in the onset of Alzheime

Updated on: February 05,2026

New details on role of fat transport molecules in Alzheimer's onset

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study presents robust evidence on the role of lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) in the onset of Alzheime

Updated on:February 05,2026

Neurons use simple rules to localize genetic messages, scientists discover

by John Pastor,Virginia TechThis large, stitched composite created from many high-magnification images shows four mRNAs localized in the neuropil, the dense mesh of synaptic connections in a layer dis

Updated on: February 01,2026

Neurons use simple rules to localize genetic messages, scientists discover

by John Pastor,Virginia TechThis large, stitched composite created from many high-magnification images shows four mRNAs localized in the neuropil, the dense mesh of synaptic connections in a layer dis

Updated on:February 01,2026

Key proteins identified in Oroya fever reveal new target for potential treatment

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainBartonella bacilliformis (blue) infecting human erythrocytes. Credit: Juergen Berger, MPI for Biology,CC BYThe so-called "Oroya fever" i

Updated on: January 31,2026

Key proteins identified in Oroya fever reveal new target for potential treatment

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainBartonella bacilliformis (blue) infecting human erythrocytes. Credit: Juergen Berger, MPI for Biology,CC BYThe so-called "Oroya fever" i

Updated on:January 31,2026

Is aging an act of genetic sabotage? Scientists find a gene that turns off food detection after reproduction

byNagoya UniversityC. elegans roundworms engineered with fluorescent proteins to visualize neurons. Credit: Noma lab, Nagoya UniversityWhen roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and functio

Updated on: January 28,2026

Is aging an act of genetic sabotage? Scientists find a gene that turns off food detection after reproduction

byNagoya UniversityC. elegans roundworms engineered with fluorescent proteins to visualize neurons. Credit: Noma lab, Nagoya UniversityWhen roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and functio

Updated on:January 28,2026

Individual genetic differences can render some antibody-based therapies ineffective

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibody-based therapies are used to treat numerous diseases, from cancer to rheumatic disorders and multiple sclerosis. Antibodies recognize and

Updated on: January 25,2026

Individual genetic differences can render some antibody-based therapies ineffective

byUniversity of BaselCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainAntibody-based therapies are used to treat numerous diseases, from cancer to rheumatic disorders and multiple sclerosis. Antibodies recognize and

Updated on:January 25,2026

Improving diagnosis of aortic stenosis with genetics and AI

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoStudy overview. Credit:Nature Genetics(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-025-02397-7Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve, which connects the heart to th

Updated on: January 19,2026

Improving diagnosis of aortic stenosis with genetics and AI

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoStudy overview. Credit:Nature Genetics(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41588-025-02397-7Aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aortic valve, which connects the heart to th

Updated on:January 19,2026

Structure of dopamine-releasing neurons relates to the type of circuits they form for smell-processing, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Public DomainClosely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, depending on their physical s

Updated on: January 18,2026

Structure of dopamine-releasing neurons relates to the type of circuits they form for smell-processing, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Public DomainClosely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, depending on their physical s

Updated on:January 18,2026