Researchers at the University of Coimbra successfully tested a new therapeutic approach using extracellular vesicles for genetic editing in Machado-Joseph disease, moving closer to a safer strategy to treat this neurodegenerative condition. (translated)
An international study with more than one million participants confirms that genetics influences personality traits such as extraversion, kindness, and responsibility, establishing a connection between inherited DNA and personal development. (translated)
A new study led by Michigan State University has identified 1,260 genetic variants associated with the Big Five personality traits, demonstrating that genetics plays a role in shaping personality, although in a complex manner and in interaction with the environment. (translated)
A group of researchers from Illinois has developed cookies called µBites, made using genetically engineered yeasts that transform plastic and agricultural waste into food ingredients, offering a potential solution to reduce plastic waste and produce new foods in critical contexts. (translated)
"Avevo uno zio che era un grande scienziato, un grande uomo. Ha lavorato al Mit per 41 anni: il dottor John Trump. E amava lo spazio. Mi parlava dello spazio... e ogni tanto ci infilava in mezzo la parola 'nucleare'. La mia passione per lo spazio è genetica"
A new RNA therapy could revolutionize the treatment of various genetic diseases by modifying transfer RNA so that cells ignore premature stop signals and complete the production of functional proteins. (translated)
A new study conducted by the universities of Pavia and Padua and published in Scientific Reports has revealed that the Shroud of Turin may contain 39% DNA from lineages of the Indian subcontinent, suggesting the possibility that the linen of the cloth comes from India, and identified a significant 30% DNA from carrots, confirming contaminations that occurred in the post-medieval period. (translated)
An experimental gene therapy based on the VERVE-102 injection has shown in a clinical study that it can reduce "bad" cholesterol (LDL) by up to 62% for a year, offering hopes for a long-term treatment that could replace the need for daily administration of traditional medications, with no severe safety issues observed so far. (translated)
Hereditary cancer can significantly influence the fate of a family, and genetic testing allows for early preventive interventions that can change medical monitoring strategies for affected relatives, highlighting the importance of genetic counseling in families with a history of cancer. (translated)
A recent study has discovered that a genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals, which affects the growth hormone receptor, can increase muscle mass in some modern humans, who may have up to an extra kilogram of muscle compared to those who do not possess this variant. (translated)
New York authorities have identified a victim of 9/11, the first using investigative forensic genetic genealogy (FIGG), revealing their commitment to families who are still waiting for answers about their loved ones 25 years after the attacks. (translated)
Angelina Jolie talks about her personal experience with cancer and the loss of her mother, emphasizing how her latest film Couture helped her process the trauma related to the BRCA1 genetic mutation and her family history, highlighting the importance of the maternal bond and support during tough times. (translated)
An international study has revealed that a high and early dose of vitamin B3 can significantly improve the prognosis of the rare genetic disease NAXD, which causes neurological and cardiac deterioration in children, by helping to prevent severe damage during common infections. (translated)
Researchers have discovered a rare variant of the FNIP1 gene that offers protection against obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases by reducing body fat accumulation and improving energy metabolism, which could open new directions in treatments for these conditions. (translated)
The article explores the growing industry of startups that offer embryo analysis to detect genetic diseases and intelligence estimates, generating debate about the ethics and effectiveness of these technologies in a context where fertility is presented as a potential solution to low birth rates. (translated)
A secretly recorded audio reveals that the doctors at San Paolo Hospital in Naples confirmed that a girl born from assisted reproduction is not genetically related to her parents, revealing a shocking mistake in the embryo implantation that occurred a year ago, which is currently under investigation by the Prosecutor's Office. (translated)
A genomic analysis of over one million individuals has revealed that a rare mutation of the FNIP1 gene allows for more effective calorie burning, reducing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease, due to an acceleration of metabolism and increased muscle mass. (translated)
Claudia, a girl of almost three years diagnosed with a rare genetic disease called D-bifunctional protein deficiency, urgently needs three million euros to finance the research that could save her life. (translated)
Researchers at Imperial College London have genetically modified lettuce and tobacco plants to produce myoglobin, an animal protein that enhances the color and flavor of meat, opening up new possibilities for the sustainable production of food alternatives to those of animal origin. (translated)
An international scientific consortium has successfully sequenced for the first time the complete genome of a person, including both sets of chromosomes inherited from their parents, representing a significant advance towards personalized medicine by allowing a more detailed and precise understanding of human genetics. (translated)
