Unearthing Individual-Level Mutation Risk Patterns
Unearthing individual-level mutation risk patterns Reviewed Jan 10 2024 Mutations, which occur continuously in every cell of our bodies, are a key contributor to cancer, ageing, and neurodegeneration. While exposure to mutagenic chemicals, or mistakes in cellular processes during DNA…
6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes
6 Traits You Can Thank Neanderthals For — From Bad Habits to Bedtimes By Tracy Swartz Published Jan. 7, 2024, 4:13 p.m. ET Research shows that many humans have Neanderthal DNA. People with European or Asian backgrounds have 1% to…
Study Reveals 3D Organization of DNA and Its Influence on Cell Identity Programs
Recent research conducted by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine has uncovered the intricate 3D organization of DNA and its influence on the programs that determine cell identity. The study, published in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, sheds light on the…