The United Kingdom has the biological bank par excellence in the world. It occupies this position not only because it was the first, but also because of the volume of population on which it collects information: a total of 500,000 people. In Galicia, they have given themselves a period of Five years to obtain DNA … Read more
The clock strikes 10:37 as we enter the garden of the National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO). The sun filters through the nearby five towers, symbols of Madrid’s financial centre, as if it were 10:37 on a late summer’s day. Inside the building, employees are bustling about as if it were 10:37 in the morning. The … Read more
The genetic medicine is a little-known medical specialty that is revolutionizing healthcare. It focuses on the use of an individual’s genetic and genomic information to guide medical care. In this regard, technological advances have made it possible to identify genetic abnormalities and mutations with unprecedented speed and precision, significantly improving the capabilities of previous methods. … Read more
Mosquitoes Not everyone is equally attractive to mosquitoes – who do they like the most? Mosquitoes also like the mild summer evenings: however, they are picky. They bite certain people more than others. We show you which ones. A small mosquito bite that, depending on your sensitivity, can be felt for a long time. Build: … Read more
Breakthrough Gene Therapy Slows Disease Progression in ALS Patient Medical researchers at Umeå University have achieved a significant breakthrough in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment using a novel gene therapy. The therapy targets a gene mutation called SOD1, resulting in a notable slow in disease progression for a patient with an aggressive form of ALS. … Read more
New Study Unveils Crucial Role of Astrocytes in Modulating Risk Assessment Behaviors Findings point to potential therapeutic applications in mental health disorders Scientists from the renowned Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered groundbreaking insights into the role of astrocytes in the brain, specifically in the basolateral amygdala (BLA), in modulating risk assessment behaviors. This research … Read more
Vaccination plays a vital role in preventing respiratory infections caused by the AIDS virus. grasprespiratory syncytial virus (RSV), SARS-Cov-2, whooping cough and pneumococcus, pathogens that affect young children and the elderly. Now, in a meeting organized around World Immunization Week by Pfizer and the National Association of Health Informants (ANIS)experts emphasize that a vaccine is … Read more
Jakarta – Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Day or Bohring-Opitz Syndrome Day celebrated every year on 6 April. This anniversary is celebrated internationally and recognized throughout the world to raise awareness about this syndrome. Quoted from National Today, the purpose of this day’s warning is to disseminate information and provide assistance to parents, caregivers and every individual affected … Read more
Narrating the Ancient Genetic Code: Unraveling the Origins of Disease Researchers Trace the Spread of Ancient Genes and Diseases through Human DNA Analysis Scientists have achieved a remarkable breakthrough in the understanding of ancient human DNA by establishing the world’s largest gene bank. They have analyzed the remains of almost 5,000 individuals who lived across … Read more
Lányi Eszter Rozgonyiné / Universidade de Amesterdão One of the babies who participated in Honing’s experiments Recent studies reveal that newborns have an innate ability to recognize a rhythm in music, indicating that our capacity for music, or “musicality,” may be biologically programmed. In 2009, a study published already PNAS showed that newborn babies could … Read more