Autism-related genes may shape early brain development via the extracellular matrix

A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen has uncovered, for the first time, how genes linked to autism and ...
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Genes don’t explain what made humans different

Tiny genetic variations between humans, Neanderthals and Denisovans might not be all they were cracked up to be.

A ‘Third State’ Exists Between Life and Death—And That Suggests Your Cells Are Conscious, Some Scientists Say

A growing number of new studies have found that, at least for some cells, death isn’t the end, but the beginning of something ...

Patient-specific human liver model lays foundation for personalized treatments

Liver disease is a major global health problem, causing over two million deaths worldwide each year. While animal models have ...

Detailed cell map unlocks secrets of how reproductive organs form

New research has mapped the cell types that specialize to form reproductive organs in both sexes, identifying key genes and signals that drive this process. The findings offer important insights into ...

Opposing forces in cells could hold clues to treating disease

A newly revealed molecular tug-of-war may have implications for better understanding how a multitude of diseases and ...

The longevity race: How far science has come in chasing immortality

Humanity has long been captivated by the idea of immortality, a desire to defy aging and death. While myths and literature ...