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Single gene rejuvenates aged cells and extends mouse lifespan
News Oct 15, 2026

Single gene rejuvenates aged cells and extends mouse lifespan

Harvard researchers identified SRSF1, an RNA splicing factor, as a geroprotective target that reverses multiple hallmarks of aging in human cells and extends median lifespan by 14% in mice. The study demonstrates a safer alternative to Yamanaka factor reprogramming by rejuvenating cells without erasing their identity.
Giulio Prisco 2 min read
Genetic Study Reveals New Biological Clues Behind Severe Childhood Malnutrition
Mindbytes Oct 15, 2026

Genetic Study Reveals New Biological Clues Behind Severe Childhood Malnutrition

Researchers identify genetic variations and metabolic abnormalities associated with severe childhood malnutrition, offering new insights into why some children develop dangerous swelling.
Linsey Smith 1 min read
Decoding Disease: Locating the Tissues That Trigger Illness
Community Jun 8, 2026

Decoding Disease: Locating the Tissues That Trigger Illness

New genomic breakthrough reveals exactly where diseases strike. By decoding polygenic signals, scientists pinpoint the tissues and cell types driving illness for precision medicine.

Edilawit Manaye 4 min read
AI Improves Gene-Pair Selection for Cancer Experiments
Mindbytes Oct 12, 2026

AI Improves Gene-Pair Selection for Cancer Experiments

Borrowed experimental data helps researchers choose promising gene combinations.
Linsey Smith 1 min read
How Human Genetics Improves Drug Discovery
Community Mar 31, 2026

How Human Genetics Improves Drug Discovery

Human genetics is reshaping drug discovery by revealing reliable targets, improving success rates, and reducing costly clinical failures in the development of safer, more effective treatments.

Atnatewos Hailealem 3 min read
New Genetic Clues Behind Alzheimer’s Disease
Community Mar 31, 2026

New Genetic Clues Behind Alzheimer’s Disease

Massive genetic study reveals new Alzheimer’s risk genes, linking immune system dysfunction to brain degeneration—offering hope for earlier detection, better treatments, and deeper understanding of disease mechanisms.


Workinew Gebrie 4 min read
A searchable map of every one-letter change in human DNA
News Sep 9, 2026

A searchable map of every one-letter change in human DNA

Google DeepMind has precomputed predicted effects for all nine billion possible single-letter DNA changes and released a simple score so researchers can look them up.

Giulio Prisco 2 min read
AI Matches Bacteria With Viruses That Infect Them
Mindbytes Sep 30, 2026

AI Matches Bacteria With Viruses That Infect Them

AI accelerate the hunt for viruses that attack resistant bacteria? A machine learning model uses genomes to predict phage matches, helping researchers prioritize candidates for laboratory testing.
gizmo guru 1 min read
AI Model Predicts How Mutations Change Protein–RNA Binding
Mindbytes Sep 26, 2026

AI Model Predicts How Mutations Change Protein–RNA Binding

A physics-informed machine-learning framework predicts how mutations alter protein–RNA interactions, potentially giving researchers a sharper tool for studying molecular variation.
Linsey Smith 2 min read
Gene-Drive Mosquito Study Finds Molecular Effects Beyond Its Intended Target
Mindbytes Sep 26, 2026

Gene-Drive Mosquito Study Finds Molecular Effects Beyond Its Intended Target

RNA sequencing reveals gene-expression differences associated with engineered malaria mosquitoes, adding another layer to the laboratory assessment of gene-drive systems.
Linsey Smith 2 min read