Scientists engineer bacteria to cope in challenging environments
Researchers from the Universities of Bristol and Hamburg have engineered bacteria with internal nutrient reserves that can be accessed when…
Genetics
Gender-affirming hormone therapy can influence gene activity
Gender-affirming hormone therapy could influence the way a person’s genes are turned on or off, according to a new study:…
Rare Disease Day research on inflammation
Cell research on rare disease finds new link to inflammation: The discovery of an inflammatory driver in a rare syndrome…
New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders
New test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders paves the way for earlier diagnosis and treatment. A newly developed test…
Human embryos are switched on from the get go
Scientists have discovered that genes in human embryos rapidly become active after fertilisation, opening a new window onto the start…
New blood cancer gene defect can be treated with existing drugs
New blood cancer gene defect can be treated with existing drugs: A defective gene, normally found in blood cancers, could…
Identifying children at risk of developing epilepsy
Seizure study first step towards revealing which children are at risk of developing epilepsy: Findings from an international genetic study…
World first discovery of spleen function could lead to better treatments for infectious diseases
World first discovery of spleen function could lead to better treatments for infectious diseases: Researchers at the Peter Doherty Institute for…
Genetics, brain structure and chronic pain
Genetic factors partly explain the link between brain structure and chronic pain, according to University of Queensland-led research. This research…
Ensuring herb and spice authenticity
IGFS statement on the challenges ensuring herb and spice authenticity: The global herb and spice industry, valued at approximately US$4…