A Stanford-led study published in Nature on Feb. 26 found that age-related changes witnessed in diseases like Alzheimer’s may be related to a relatively untapped area of research in the brain. The ...

The genetic code is the recipe for life, and provides the instructions for how to make proteins, generally using just 20 amino acids. But certain groups of microbes have an expanded genetic code, in ...

A "genomic-first" approach to screening for rare genetic disorders—identifying specific genetic variants and then studying associated traits and symptoms—can identify these conditions earlier and more ...

In one of the largest-ever studies of DNA and brain volume, researchers have identified 254 genetic variants that shape key structures in the "deep brain," including those that control memory, motor ...

Adial Pharmaceuticals has announced the issuance of patent number 12,226,401, which enhances their genetic-based approach for treating alcohol and opioid use disorders. This new patent focuses on ...

An international team led by a University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine scientist has created a first-of-its-kind resource to identify those with a genetic risk for elevated 'bad' cholesterol -- a ...