genetics
Molecular changes associated with ageing vary far more between individuals than previously thought, meaning two healthy people of the same age can experience very different…
Early Life Adversity Leaves a Lasting Molecular Mark Across the Body
The experiences we face early in life may leave lasting marks on our health, with effects that can echo across decades and throughout the body.…
Alzheimer’s Risk Factor May Behave Differently in Hispanic Older Adults, USC Study Finds
Researchers at the USC Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have found that…
A genetic blind spot: how ‘junk’ DNA might hold Alzheimer’s clues
When most people think about DNA, they tend to picture genes that determine physical traits, influence behaviour, and keep the body’s cells and organs functioning…
Study reveals shared genetic basis for obesity in diverse ancestral groups
Obesity is recognised as a worldwide health crisis that affects millions of people and contributes to a wide range of serious medical and social problems.…
Long-term human connections might delay the body’s natural ageing process
The cumulative influence of social advantages throughout one’s life — beginning with parental warmth in early childhood and extending through friendships, community engagement, and religious…
Study Finds Connection Between Brain Health and Socioeconomic Standing
In a landmark international study, researchers have drawn on genetic data from nearly one million individuals to examine the links between socioeconomic status (SES) and…
Scientists Introduce Groundbreaking Method to Address Age-Related Vision Decline
Cirrus Therapeutics, University of Bristol, and London’s Global University Institute of Ophthalmology Unveil Groundbreaking Treatment for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) In a landmark study featured…