Key proteins identified in Oroya fever reveal new target for potential treatment

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainBartonella bacilliformis (blue) infecting human erythrocytes. Credit: Juergen Berger, MPI for Biology,CC BYThe so-called "Oroya fever" i

Updated on: January 31,2026

Key proteins identified in Oroya fever reveal new target for potential treatment

by Markus Bernards,Goethe University Frankfurt am MainBartonella bacilliformis (blue) infecting human erythrocytes. Credit: Juergen Berger, MPI for Biology,CC BYThe so-called "Oroya fever" i

Updated on:January 31,2026

Who is more likely to get long COVID? New study uncovers genetic drivers behind the disease

byUniversity of South AustraliaA causal gene discovery framework for Long COVID using multi-omics data. Credit:PLOS Computational Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013725Australian scientists

Updated on: February 11,2026

Who is more likely to get long COVID? New study uncovers genetic drivers behind the disease

byUniversity of South AustraliaA causal gene discovery framework for Long COVID using multi-omics data. Credit:PLOS Computational Biology(2025). DOI: 10.1371/journal.pcbi.1013725Australian scientists

Updated on:February 11,2026

Structure of dopamine-releasing neurons relates to the type of circuits they form for smell-processing, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Public DomainClosely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, depending on their physical s

Updated on: January 18,2026

Structure of dopamine-releasing neurons relates to the type of circuits they form for smell-processing, study finds

byKing's College LondonCredit: Public DomainClosely related subtypes of dopamine-releasing neurons may play entirely separate roles in processing sensory information, depending on their physical s

Updated on:January 18,2026

New details on role of fat transport molecules in Alzheimer's onset

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study presents robust evidence on the role of lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) in the onset of Alzheime

Updated on: February 05,2026

New details on role of fat transport molecules in Alzheimer's onset

byColumbia University's Mailman School of Public HealthCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainA new study presents robust evidence on the role of lysophosphatidylcholines (LPCs) in the onset of Alzheime

Updated on:February 05,2026

Refining the uncharted landscape of human transcription factors—strategic framework created for future prioritization

byUniversity of TsukubaPast and current research attention strongly influences human TF ChIP-seq data. Credit:Briefings in Functional Genomics(2025). DOI: 10.1093/bfgp/elaf016The human genome contains

Updated on: February 07,2026

Refining the uncharted landscape of human transcription factors—strategic framework created for future prioritization

byUniversity of TsukubaPast and current research attention strongly influences human TF ChIP-seq data. Credit:Briefings in Functional Genomics(2025). DOI: 10.1093/bfgp/elaf016The human genome contains

Updated on:February 07,2026

Study identifies pollutant exposure as gap in human biology research

by Michael Parker,University at AlbanyA new UAlbany study outlines why measuring pollutant exposure should be central to research on growth, development, reproduction and chronic disease. Credit: Patr

Updated on: May 06,2026

Study identifies pollutant exposure as gap in human biology research

by Michael Parker,University at AlbanyA new UAlbany study outlines why measuring pollutant exposure should be central to research on growth, development, reproduction and chronic disease. Credit: Patr

Updated on:May 06,2026

Is aging an act of genetic sabotage? Scientists find a gene that turns off food detection after reproduction

byNagoya UniversityC. elegans roundworms engineered with fluorescent proteins to visualize neurons. Credit: Noma lab, Nagoya UniversityWhen roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and functio

Updated on: January 28,2026

Is aging an act of genetic sabotage? Scientists find a gene that turns off food detection after reproduction

byNagoya UniversityC. elegans roundworms engineered with fluorescent proteins to visualize neurons. Credit: Noma lab, Nagoya UniversityWhen roundworms stop reproducing, they can still move and functio

Updated on:January 28,2026

Gene therapy advances as scientists guide jumping DNA to target faulty genes

by Matthew Campbell,University of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of Exc+Int⁻ DNA-binding domain mutants to minimize off-target integration. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2025). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkaf131

Updated on: January 01,2026

Gene therapy advances as scientists guide jumping DNA to target faulty genes

by Matthew Campbell,University of Hawaii at ManoaIdentification of Exc+Int⁻ DNA-binding domain mutants to minimize off-target integration. Credit:Nucleic Acids Research(2025). DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkaf131

Updated on:January 01,2026

Childhood maltreatment leaves genetic scars tied to lifelong mental health risks

byThe University of Hong KongBreakdown of the mediators of the relationship between childhood maltreatment (CM) and neuropsychiatric disorders, potential mechanisms and suggested interventions. Credit

Updated on: December 31,2025

Childhood maltreatment leaves genetic scars tied to lifelong mental health risks

byThe University of Hong KongBreakdown of the mediators of the relationship between childhood maltreatment (CM) and neuropsychiatric disorders, potential mechanisms and suggested interventions. Credit

Updated on:December 31,2025

Using both genetic information and AI to diagnose pneumonia could curb the overuse of antibiotics

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPerformance of FABP4, GPT-4 and integrated LRTI diagnostic classifiers in the derivation and validation cohorts. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.10

Updated on: February 11,2026

Using both genetic information and AI to diagnose pneumonia could curb the overuse of antibiotics

byUniversity of California, San FranciscoPerformance of FABP4, GPT-4 and integrated LRTI diagnostic classifiers in the derivation and validation cohorts. Credit:Nature Communications(2025). DOI: 10.10

Updated on:February 11,2026