Twin study suggests genes explain most of the link between IQ and socioeconomic status

by Ulrika Oredsson,Lund UniversityCredit: Alena Darmel from PexelsNew twin research shows that innate IQ plays a major role in predicting your future socioeconomic status. The study, which follows twi

Updated on: April 17,2026

Twin study suggests genes explain most of the link between IQ and socioeconomic status

by Ulrika Oredsson,Lund UniversityCredit: Alena Darmel from PexelsNew twin research shows that innate IQ plays a major role in predicting your future socioeconomic status. The study, which follows twi

Updated on:April 17,2026

The body's internal clock can be determined from a hair sample

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinA single hair sample is sufficient to determine a person's internal clock rhythm. Credit: Charité | Bert MaierA research team at Charité–Universitätsmedizin B

Updated on: April 16,2026

The body's internal clock can be determined from a hair sample

byCharité - Universitätsmedizin BerlinA single hair sample is sufficient to determine a person's internal clock rhythm. Credit: Charité | Bert MaierA research team at Charité–Universitätsmedizin B

Updated on:April 16,2026

Genetic code of growing bacterial threat identified using whole-genome sequencing

byHouston MethodistPhylogenomic relationships among SDSE isolates and correlation with molecular typing methods. Credit:Microbiology Spectrum(2026). DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03683-25Scientists at Houston

Updated on: April 13,2026

Genetic code of growing bacterial threat identified using whole-genome sequencing

byHouston MethodistPhylogenomic relationships among SDSE isolates and correlation with molecular typing methods. Credit:Microbiology Spectrum(2026). DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.03683-25Scientists at Houston

Updated on:April 13,2026

Global review finds wide gaps in rules for polygenic embryo testing

byHokkaido UniversityA human embryo obtained through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Credit: Dr. Yasuyuki Mio, MIO Fertility ClinicA new global review shows that countries are taking very different appr

Updated on: April 08,2026

Global review finds wide gaps in rules for polygenic embryo testing

byHokkaido UniversityA human embryo obtained through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Credit: Dr. Yasuyuki Mio, MIO Fertility ClinicA new global review shows that countries are taking very different appr

Updated on:April 08,2026

Using both genetic information and AI to diagnose pneumonia could curb the overuse of antibiotics

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPerformance of FABP4, GPT-4 and integrated LRTI diagnostic classifiers in the derivation and validation cohorts. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.10

Updated on: February 11,2026

Using both genetic information and AI to diagnose pneumonia could curb the overuse of antibiotics

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPerformance of FABP4, GPT-4 and integrated LRTI diagnostic classifiers in the derivation and validation cohorts. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.10

Updated on:February 11,2026

Who is more likely to get long COVID? New study uncovers genetic drivers behind the disease

byUniversity of South AustraliaA causal gene discovery framework for Long COVID using multi-omics data. Credit:PLOS Computational Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013725Australian scientists

Updated on: February 11,2026

Who is more likely to get long COVID? New study uncovers genetic drivers behind the disease

byUniversity of South AustraliaA causal gene discovery framework for Long COVID using multi-omics data. Credit:PLOS Computational Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013725Australian scientists

Updated on:February 11,2026

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

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