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 billion, continues to grow year...
Genetics
The Genetics category delves into the science of inherited traits, genetic conditions and the role of DNA in health and disease. It features insights into research advances, clinical implications and how genetic understanding is shaping personalised approaches to care.
Glioblastoma and autism
Glioblastoma and Autism: In accordance with the blueprint contained in our DNA, human cells produce proteins that perform specific functions. An essential step in this...
No evidence that conversion therapy works
Coventry University research finds no evidence that conversion therapy works and it may be damaging to people's mental health Academics from Coventry University's Faculty of...
New therapy approach anaplastic large cell lymphoma
The anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of leukaemia which occurs primarily in children and young adults. An international team of researchers with...
SARS-CoV-2 not found in DNA sequencing
SARS-CoV-2 not found in DNA sequencing: University of Queensland researchers are refuting claims that COVID-19 can enter a person’s DNA. The researchers from UQ’s Queensland Brain...
Neurodegenerative disease genetic discovery
Neurodegenerative disease genetic discovery: A ‘perfect storm’ of genetic mutations, toxic proteins and a defect in natural cell recycling has been uncovered in University of...
Researchers discover rare cause of epilepsy
An 'astounding' find reveals a rare cause of epilepsy: Researchers at The University of Queensland, working to gain a better understanding of how brain cells...
AID/APOBECs defence against SARS-CoV-2
AID/APOBECs among important factors in body’s defence against SARS-CoV-2: Together with their multifaceted action mechanisms, activation-induced cytidine deaminase (AID) and so-called APOBEC proteins are important...
MicroRNAs may contribute to atherogenesis
MicroRNAs may contribute to atherogenesis in a cell-type-dependent manner: Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have uncovered potential mechanisms by which microRNAs (miRNA) drive...
Novel non-coding RNAs regulating blood vessel formation
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have discovered previously unknown non-coding RNAs (ncRNAs) involved in regulating the gene expression of vascular endothelial growth factors...
