In a study published in the journal Nature, researchers identified 27 new genomic variants associated with conditions such as blood
Study of multiethnic genomes identifies 27 genetic variants associated with disease
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Genetic vulnerability to menthol cigarette use: Unexpected sensory variant exclusive to African-Americans
A genetic variant found only in people of African descent significantly increases a smoker’s preference for cigarettes containing menthol, a
A molecular switch may serve as new target point for cancer and diabetes therapies
If certain signaling cascades are misregulated, diseases like cancer, obesity and diabetes may occur. A mechanism recently discovered by scientists
Organ regeneration is no longer a distant dream: Scientists clarify what cellular behavior drives left-right asymmetric organ morphogenesis
Many organs arise from simple sheets and tubes of cells. During development, these sheets bend and deform into the more
Mutation and 3D modeling reveal new structure to cell division process
Cell division is one of the most fundamental processes of biology. It’s what allows all living things to grow, multiply
Scientists identify novel cellular mechanism that can lead to cancer metastasis
Scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute have added a new dimension to the understanding of how cells alter
Biosensor technologies to offer more effective approaches to disease treatment
Every cell in our bodies is shaped by its outer coating, or biomembrane. This incredible, naturally created nanostructure wraps the