Posts Tagged ‘gene expression’
Researchers uncover epigenetic drivers for Alzheimer’s disease
New findings suggest that late-onset Alzheimer’s disease is driven by epigenetic changes — how and when certain genes are turned on and off — in the brain. …
Read Full ArticleMaternal intestinal microbiome affects fetal brain development
In mice, the maternal intestinal microbiome regulates which genes are activated during fetal brain development. …
Read Full ArticleEpigenetic changes precede onset of type 2 diabetes
Epigenetic changes in the islets of Langerhans of the pancreas can be detected in patients several years before the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. …
Read Full ArticleMuscle aging: Stronger for longer
Researchers demonstrated in mice that the well-known drug, rapamycin, can delay the progression of age-related muscle weakness. …
Read Full ArticleHow mechanical forces nudge skin tumors toward malignancy
New research highlights how mechanical properties of tissue elements that surround pre-malignant tumor cells powerfully shape the development of skin tumors. …
Read Full ArticleJumping DNA regulates human neurons
International team of scientists discovers jumping DNA plays a significant role in human brain development. …
Read Full ArticleNanoparticle-delivered gene therapy inhibits blinding eye disease in rodents
Scientists report the successful use of nanoparticles to deliver gene therapy for blinding eye disease in animal models. …
Read Full ArticleFirst report of systemic delivery of micro-dystrophin gene therapy in children with DMD
Researchers report results from the first four patients treated in the first clinical trial of systemic delivery of micro-dystrophin gene therapy in children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) …
Read Full ArticleDifferent kinds of white fat are important in disease
Multiple populations of subcutaneous white fat cells may play different roles in obesity, diabetes and other diseases. …
Read Full ArticleOffspring may inherit legacy of their father’s Toxoplasma infection
Australian researchers have revealed for the first time that males infected with the Toxoplasma parasite can impact their offspring’s brain health and behavior. …
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