$1 million grant supports research on groundbreaking therapies for MS
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease of the brain and spinal cord that impacts millions worldwide. In MS, the ...
Tag: Genetics
Drug repurposing offers hope for SYNGAP1 patients
The SynGAP Research Fund 501(c)(3) has awarded a pair of grants to Dr. Clement Chow, a geneticist and Associate Professor ...
Study uncovers six cancer susceptibility genes
Scientists at deCODE genetics/Amgen, and their collaborators have discovered six novel genes with rare germline variants that associate with cancer ...
Scientists map the genetic landscape of drug resistance in cancers
All cancer mutations that cause drug resistance fall into one of four categories. New research has detailed each type, helping ...
Study uncovers biological drivers of plasma proteins, offering new insights for disease biomarkers and drug discovery
A new study maps the biological influences on thousands of plasma proteins, revealing potential disease biomarkers and drug targets, providing ...
Childhood obesity: How the first 2,000 days hold the key to lifelong health
Targeting the first 2,000 days of life with comprehensive strategies can significantly reduce childhood obesity, tackling a global issue with ...
Known genes account for most undiagnosed cases of developmental disorders
Scientists have conducted the largest and most diverse study to date on how recessive genetic changes contribute to developmental disorders. ...
Study uncovers novel genetic variant associated with intellectual disability
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have published a pivotal study in Nature Genetics (DOI: 10.1038/s41588-024-01917-1) that sheds light ...
Genome-wide association study identifies genetic risk factors for dementia
In landmark research, scientists at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) have ...
Revolutionizing disease prediction: MILTON framework utilizes biobank datasets to identify 3,213 diseases
Unlocking disease prediction: How the MILTON framework utilizes multi-omics data to transform health insights. Study: Disease prediction with multi-omics and biomarkers ...
