The most complex traits keep their heritability furthest from genes
Researchers at the University of Oslo have mapped which parts of our DNA carry the inherited differences behind complex traits and disorders. The more complex the trait, the…
Smartphones could be used to screen for cataracts and other eye problems
London, UK: Researchers have found a high level of agreement between cataract referral decisions based on smartphone images reviewed remotely and those made by ophthalmologists examining patients in…
Cystic fibrosis: acting at the source to limit infections
Cystic fibrosis, one of the most common genetic diseases in Switzerland, promotes chronic bacterial infections by impairing the protective barrier of the airways.
Peking University Researchers Report That Hormone Pre-Treatment May Improve Live Birth Rates in Women with Adenomyosis Using Assisted Reproductive Technology
New research offers hope for better pregnancy outcomes in patients with adenomyosis undergoing assisted reproductive treatments.
Atherosclerosis is an Autoimmune Disease
A new study in mice and patients shows that atherosclerosis meets the criteria for an autoimmune disease.