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

Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Huntington’s disease is a genetic condition that is inherited in an ...

Many genetic variants linked to inherited eye disorders rarely lead to disease, meaning up to 2% of people could carry these variants without ever developing vision problems, according to a new s tudy ...

A plant named Virectaria stellata has genetic traits foreign to its family, challenging the classic rules of plant ...

By editing thousands of genes in mouse stem cells, the scientists identified a list of over 300 that are crucial for neural differentiation.

An international research team identified hundreds of genes essential for the development of brain cells, including one gene ...

An international research team identified hundreds of genes essential for the development of brain cells, including one gene ...

A massive gene experiment exposed how the brain builds itself, and uncovered a hidden cause of severe developmental issues.

We developed DNA-Diffusion, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) method that creates synthetic regulatory elements showing enhanced activity. Multiple synthetic elements demonstrated superior ...

“This gap is especially limiting in longevity research, where admixed supercentenarians may harbor unique protective variants ...

A sweeping genetic screen reveals how the brain is built and exposes a hidden gene behind a newly discovered childhood brain ...

Scientists are uncovering why Brazil may be one of the most important yet underused resources for studying extreme longevity.