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Illustration of spherical nucleic acid SNA nanoparticle carrying CRISPR cargo – Image by the Mirkin Research Group University scientists in Chicago have developed a new nanostructure that triples CRISPR’s ability to enter cells, potentially unlocking even more power to treat genetic diseases. With the power to rewrite the genetic code that underlies countless diseases, CRISPR holds immense promise to revolutionize …

When Maria Branyas Morera died last year at 117 years and 168 days old, she was the oldest known person in the world. Before she died, she asked doctors to study her. Dr. Manel Esteller, chairman of Genetics at the University of Barcelona’s School of Medicine, spent three years analyzing Branyas’ health. A study, published online Wednesday, by Esteller and a …

A genetic anomaly linked to infertility was a puzzle. Scientists solved it.  The Washington Post Scientists identify fusion point of Robertsonian chromosomes, hinting at how chromosomes evolve  Phys.org Exact Breakpoints in Robertsonian Chromosomes, Common Structural Variants, Revealed  the-scientist.com Stowers Scientists Uncover Fusion Point of Robertsonian Chromosomes, Shedding Light on Chromosomal Evolution  Bioengineer.org Stowers scientists identify the fusion point of Robertsonian chromosomes, hinting at how …

Dementia is on the rise in the U.S., igniting urgency in brain health research. People with a genetic tendency for dementia who follow the Mediterranean diet may lower their dementia risk.  Eat more plants, olive oil and seafood for brain health and dementia prevention. Taking care of our brains should be a top health priority. After all, the brain is …

For centuries, Leonardo da Vinci’s genius has fascinated historians and scientists alike, but now researchers are closer than ever to uncovering his true biological legacy. A decades-long genealogical investigation has traced Leonardo’s family line across 21 generations, opening the door to cutting-edge DNA analysis that may reconstruct his genetic profile. Credit: Stock Scientists confirmed genetic continuity in Leonardo da Vinci’s …

For the first time in tropical latitudes, scientists have sequenced ancient DNA from the only mammoth endemic to North and Central America: the Columbian mammoth. The research revealed unexpected — and as yet unexplained — genetic differences that made these animals distinct from their northern counterparts. Columbian mammoths (Mammuthus columbi) were approximately 13feet (4 meters) tall and towered over their …

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Adhering to a Mediterranean diet has been found to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease even among individuals who are genetically predisposed to developing the neurodegenerative condition, according to a study by researchers in the US. Deriving its name from the region where it’s popular, the diet prioritizes fruit and vegetables, as well as olive oil, fish, nuts, and whole …