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Study deciphers pathological mechanisms of spermatogenic impairment in cryptorchidism

Study deciphers pathological mechanisms of spermatogenic impairment in cryptorchidism

byChinese Academy of SciencesSpermatogenic failure in cryptorchidism is due to abnormal spermatogonia, activated mast cells, and impaired testicular niche. Credit: Wang Xiaoyan and Zhuang ZiyanC

Study deciphers pathological mechanisms of spermatogenic impairment in cryptorchidism

byChinese Academy of SciencesSpermatogenic failure in cryptorchidism is due to abnormal spermatogonia, activated mast cells, and impaired testicular niche. Credit: Wang Xiaoyan and Zhuang ZiyanC
Study uncovers the role of polygenic risk scores in hypertension management

Study uncovers the role of polygenic risk scores in hypertension management

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsPhysician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have ne

Study uncovers the role of polygenic risk scores in hypertension management

by Anna Jones,University of Alabama at BirminghamCredit: Pavel Danilyuk from PexelsPhysician-scientists from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have ne
Study outlines an activity-regulated genetic program underlying the formation of synapses during development

Study outlines an activity-regulated genetic program underlying the formation of synapses during development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressNeuronal activity modulates synapse formation in the developing PDE axon. a, Schematic representation and line scan of the PDE axon and its synapses labeled using a c

Study outlines an activity-regulated genetic program underlying the formation of synapses during development

by Ingrid Fadelli , Medical XpressNeuronal activity modulates synapse formation in the developing PDE axon. a, Schematic representation and line scan of the PDE axon and its synapses labeled using a c
New method for evaluating male subfertility based on trace element analysis

New method for evaluating male subfertility based on trace element analysis

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith declining birthrate becoming a social problem, the number of couples in Japan suffering from subfertility due to male factors is rep

New method for evaluating male subfertility based on trace element analysis

byUniversity of TsukubaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainWith declining birthrate becoming a social problem, the number of couples in Japan suffering from subfertility due to male factors is rep
Discovery identifies key factor for balancing saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in the body

Discovery identifies key factor for balancing saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in the body

byOsaka UniversityThe possible roles of adipocyte Armc5 invivo. Credit:Journal of Biological Chemistry(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107953Researchers at Osaka University iden

Discovery identifies key factor for balancing saturated and unsaturated fatty acids in the body

byOsaka UniversityThe possible roles of adipocyte Armc5 invivo. Credit:Journal of Biological Chemistry(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jbc.2024.107953Researchers at Osaka University iden
Scientists outline key challenges and promising avenues in obesity genetics

Scientists outline key challenges and promising avenues in obesity genetics

byPennington Biomedical Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch on the genetics of obesity dates to the early 1920s, with many of the initial findings indicating the complexity

Scientists outline key challenges and promising avenues in obesity genetics

byPennington Biomedical Research CenterCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainResearch on the genetics of obesity dates to the early 1920s, with many of the initial findings indicating the complexity
Study identifies the main culprit behind flare-ups in a rare genetic disorder

Study identifies the main culprit behind flare-ups in a rare genetic disorder

byKyoto UniversityCredit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44321-024-00174-3Through a series of cell and animal studies, a research team has identified the principal culpr

Study identifies the main culprit behind flare-ups in a rare genetic disorder

byKyoto UniversityCredit:EMBO Molecular Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s44321-024-00174-3Through a series of cell and animal studies, a research team has identified the principal culpr
Large cohort study builds pregnancy health atlas for phenotype-omics research in China

Large cohort study builds pregnancy health atlas for phenotype-omics research in China

by BGI GenomicsGeographical distribution of the cohort. Credit: BGI GenomicsA new pregnancy health cohort study involving over 20,000 families has identified common complications, high-risk groups, an

Large cohort study builds pregnancy health atlas for phenotype-omics research in China

by BGI GenomicsGeographical distribution of the cohort. Credit: BGI GenomicsA new pregnancy health cohort study involving over 20,000 families has identified common complications, high-risk groups, an
Gene technology detects more conditions than standard newborn screening, study finds

Gene technology detects more conditions than standard newborn screening, study finds

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from a study of newborn screening methods show that DNA analysis picks up many more preventable or trea

Gene technology detects more conditions than standard newborn screening, study finds

byColumbia University Irving Medical CenterCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainEarly results from a study of newborn screening methods show that DNA analysis picks up many more preventable or trea
AI promises to ramp up PCR tests for faster DNA diagnostics and forensics

AI promises to ramp up PCR tests for faster DNA diagnostics and forensics

byFlinders UniversityDiagrammatic explanation of the firefly algorithm used to suggest new PCR programs in this study. Credit:Genes(2024). DOI: 10.3390/genes15091199Promising new inr

AI promises to ramp up PCR tests for faster DNA diagnostics and forensics

byFlinders UniversityDiagrammatic explanation of the firefly algorithm used to suggest new PCR programs in this study. Credit:Genes(2024). DOI: 10.3390/genes15091199Promising new inr
Gene expression in early pregnancy could contribute to sex-based health differences

Gene expression in early pregnancy could contribute to sex-based health differences

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterSample cohorts and quality control.ASummary of the first trimester placenta cohorts and analyses. F = females, M = males.BPrincipal component

Gene expression in early pregnancy could contribute to sex-based health differences

byCedars-Sinai Medical CenterSample cohorts and quality control.ASummary of the first trimester placenta cohorts and analyses. F = females, M = males.BPrincipal component
Genetic mechanisms underlying Duchenne muscular dystrophy point to potential treatments

Genetic mechanisms underlying Duchenne muscular dystrophy point to potential treatments

byMax Planck SocietyTranscriptional adaptation drivesUTRNupregulation uponDMDRNA decay. Credit:Nature(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08539-xDuchenne muscular

Genetic mechanisms underlying Duchenne muscular dystrophy point to potential treatments

byMax Planck SocietyTranscriptional adaptation drivesUTRNupregulation uponDMDRNA decay. Credit:Nature(2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41586-024-08539-xDuchenne muscular