Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors

byQueen Mary, University of LondonData sources and overview of the study design and approach. Credit:Nature Communications(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-69367-3An international research collaboration

Updated on: May 11,2026

Largest genomic study of kidney function in Africa reveals new genetic risk factors

byQueen Mary, University of LondonData sources and overview of the study design and approach. Credit:Nature Communications(2026). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-026-69367-3An international research collaboration

Updated on:May 11,2026

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

Proteomic signatures link physical activity to lower risks of cancer, cardiometabolic diseases and multimorbidity

by International Agency for Research on CancerA new epidemiological study led by researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the University of Regensburg, Germany, provid

Updated on: May 10,2026

Proteomic signatures link physical activity to lower risks of cancer, cardiometabolic diseases and multimorbidity

by International Agency for Research on CancerA new epidemiological study led by researchers at the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the University of Regensburg, Germany, provid

Updated on:May 10,2026

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

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

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

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

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

Genetic influences on health can ripple through social groups via shared microbes

byCenter for Genomic RegulationSocially-interacting rats. Credit: Katie HollYour "roommate's" genes could be influencing the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a s

Updated on: January 06,2026

Genetic influences on health can ripple through social groups via shared microbes

byCenter for Genomic RegulationSocially-interacting rats. Credit: Katie HollYour "roommate's" genes could be influencing the bacteria living in your gut, and vice versa, according to a s

Updated on:January 06,2026

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