Proteomic signatures link physical activity to lower risks of cancer, cardiometabolic diseases and multimorbidity

by International Agency for Research on CancerA new epidemiological study led by researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the University of Regensburg, Germany, provid

Updated on: May 10,2026

Proteomic signatures link physical activity to lower risks of cancer, cardiometabolic diseases and multimorbidity

by International Agency for Research on CancerA new epidemiological study led by researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the University of Regensburg, Germany, provid

Updated on:May 10,2026

New trauma center cut gunshot travel time by 10 minutes, deaths fell 3.9%

by Grace Niewijk,University of Chicago Medical CenterExterior of UChicago Medicine's Level 1 Trauma Center. Credit: University of Chicago MedicineFor decades, Chicago's South Side neighborhood

Updated on: April 28,2026

New trauma center cut gunshot travel time by 10 minutes, deaths fell 3.9%

by Grace Niewijk,University of Chicago Medical CenterExterior of UChicago Medicine's Level 1 Trauma Center. Credit: University of Chicago MedicineFor decades, Chicago's South Side neighborhood

Updated on:April 28,2026

Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors

byQueen Mary, University of LondonData sources and overview of the study design and approach. Credit:Nature Communications(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-69367-3An international research collaboration

Updated on: May 11,2026

Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors

byQueen Mary, University of LondonData sources and overview of the study design and approach. Credit:Nature Communications(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-69367-3An international research collaboration

Updated on:May 11,2026

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

Precision medicine helps more patients receive a genetic diagnosis

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic of the different variant annotation steps that start with genomic features, inheritance model, scoring based on multiple parameters and finally scoring of compound pai

Updated on: May 06,2026

Precision medicine helps more patients receive a genetic diagnosis

byKarolinska InstitutetSchematic of the different variant annotation steps that start with genomic features, inheritance model, scoring based on multiple parameters and finally scoring of compound pai

Updated on:May 06,2026

How the brain fine-tunes fear as threats fade

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane University have identified brain circuits that help determine how fear responses change as perceived threats diminish, offerin

Updated on: May 12,2026

How the brain fine-tunes fear as threats fade

byTulane UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearchers at Tulane University have identified brain circuits that help determine how fear responses change as perceived threats diminish, offerin

Updated on:May 12,2026

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

Gene editing therapy shows success against severe sickle cell disease

byCleveland ClinicNew results from a clinical trial show promising outcomes for a gene-edited treatment for severe sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder with few curative options. After resear

Updated on: May 01,2026

Gene editing therapy shows success against severe sickle cell disease

byCleveland ClinicNew results from a clinical trial show promising outcomes for a gene-edited treatment for severe sickle cell disease, a genetic blood disorder with few curative options. After resear

Updated on:May 01,2026

Strong patient diversity in biobanks reveals new genetic links to disease risk and treatment response

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA newstudyby UCLA Health published inCellpresents a major adv

Updated on: May 05,2026

Strong patient diversity in biobanks reveals new genetic links to disease risk and treatment response

byUniversity of California, Los AngelesDNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIHA newstudyby UCLA Health published inCellpresents a major adv

Updated on:May 05,2026

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness provide a foundation for future gene therapies

by Susanne Diederich,The German Primate CenterMyrabello, a genetically modified marmoset. Credit: Katharina DiederichWhy are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears

Updated on: May 08,2026

Genetically modified marmosets as a model for human deafness provide a foundation for future gene therapies

by Susanne Diederich,The German Primate CenterMyrabello, a genetically modified marmoset. Credit: Katharina DiederichWhy are some people unable to hear from birth, even though their inner ear appears

Updated on:May 08,2026