image: “Recent advances in gene therapy offer great promise for patients with genetic diseases,” said University of Virginia School of Medicine researcher Manoj Patel, PhD. “Instead of dealing only with the effects, these methods help to focus directly on the cause of the cause – the pathogenic genetic change itself – which has a real … Read more
The global market for genetic testing is growing rapidly, driven by advances in genomics, biotechnology, and healthcare. Genetic testing involves analyzing DNA to detect mutations, genetic conditions, and disease risks, enabling early diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies. With the rise of precision medicine, health care providers are increasingly using genetic testing to provide personalized treatments. … Read more
Drinking coffee and tea directly improves our alertness during the day, but doesn’t seem to affect how much we sleep or how well we sleep at night over the long term. Research published in the Journal of Sleep Research used genetic information to find that consuming caffeine mainly reduces sleepiness and daytime sleepiness rather than … Read more
By: Lauren Commander | April 06, 2026 | 12 minutes read | Share with each other The presentation of the Miller School’s research on Alzheimer’s at this year’s AD/PD Conference highlights an important point about genetics, heredity and immunity. Scientists from around the world gather every year at the International AD/PD Conference to share scientific … Read more
A study published in Nature Communication used ancient DNA found in tombs dating back to the early Islamic period Ibiza reconstructing the genes of the island’s population during its historical development. Research shows that a small urban community on one of the islands near the Mediterranean was connected to a network of migrations and movements … Read more
image: Weiwei Fan (left) and Ronald Evans (right) have created a new platform to study mitochondrial DNA mutations that light the way to new treatments for mitochondrial diseases and mitochondrial dysfunction in conditions and diseases such as aging and cancer. vision Again Credit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA (April 10, 2026)—Some of your most important partners … Read more
Created: Apr 06, 2026 08:05 AM (Updated: Apr 06, 2026 01:22 PM) Kevin Hughes, medical director of the Bermuda Cancer Genetics and Risk Assessment Clinic (Image from cancer.bm) The oncologist believes that more genetic testing could be one of the answers to improving the health of Bermudians. Kevin Hughes, medical director of the Bermuda Cancer … Read more
How much of your future life is decided before you are born? A new analysis of more than a hundred records of twins suggests that genetics could halve people’s lifespans once death from accidents, infections and violence are removed. The work, carried out at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and published in the … Read more
Cloning was once considered a way to imitate life perfectly, with the same results every time. But a long-term experiment on mice revealed a different truth. The scientists followed the artificially created animals through several generations, and found that although the first clones appeared to be healthy, problems gradually increased. Over time, the … Read more
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is often considered a developmental disorder, but in rare cases, it begins in childhood or adolescence. This form, known as juvenile-onset ALS (JALS), is especially painful for affected children and families. Several different genes can cause JALS when they are damaged. These genes encode proteins that are important for the normal … Read more