There are hundreds of cell types in the human body, each with a specific role spelled out in their DNA. In theory, all it ...

A large genetic screen has revealed how stem cells transform into brain cells, exposing hundreds of genes that make this ...

New evidence shows that precursors of myelin-producing cells — one of the few #brain cell types that continue to be produced ...

In a study led by Jan Korbel at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) and Ashley Sanders at the Berlin Institute for Medical Systems Biology of the Max Delbrück Center (MDC-BIMSB), ...

Our genome isn’t as peaceful as it looks—some DNA elements are constantly trying to disrupt it. Scientists studying fruit ...

A team of researchers has conducted the largest and most comprehensive genome-wide association study (GWAS) to date of ...

What if a cup of coffee could help treat cancer? Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology ...

What is Single-Cell Sequencing? Single-cell sequencing is a revolutionary technology that allows researchers to analyze the genetic material of individual cells, providing unprecedented insights into ...

The San Diego firm took a step in that direction on Tuesday, when it unveiled what it says will be the world’s largest ...

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By Dr. Priyom Bose, Ph.D. By analyzing bowel movement frequency in more than 268,000 people, researchers uncover how thiamine ...