Genetics Research - Page 6

August 22, 2025

Aging brains could 'become' younger when key protein is decreased

New research reveals FTL1 protein drives brain aging by reducing neural connections, slowing metabolism and impairing cognition in the hippocampus of older mice.

August 7, 2025

Rye grain from 1878 shipwreck opens door to rare whiskey revival efforts

A Michigan distillery and university scientists are working to revive a long-lost variety of rye grain recovered from a 19th-century shipwreck in Lake Huron.

August 2, 2025

A shake up at the FDA

Prasad exits after gene-therapy reversal.

August 2, 2025

BROADCAST BIAS: ABC compares Sydney Sweeney ad to Nazis as networks go nuts about her ‘genes’

American Eagle stock soars despite media backlash over Sydney Sweeney ad campaign that leftists say contains eugenics references and fascist propaganda themes

July 25, 2025

Three-person IVF technique shown to prevent inherited genetic diseases

A new reproductive approach, three-person IVF, combines DNA from biological parents with mitochondria from egg donors, eliminating the risk of fatal metabolic diseases.

July 23, 2025

Ancient Romans' favorite sauce reveals fishy secrets after 1,800 years

A biologist spoke to Fox News Digital about recovering DNA from an ancient garum-making vat in Spain — proving the Roman fish sauce was made from sardines.

July 14, 2025

Men face double dementia risk if they have a hidden genetic mutation

Scientists identify a specific gene variant that doubles dementia risk in older men, suggesting the potential for targeted testing and personalized prevention.

June 29, 2025

Ancient 'pharaoh's curse' fungus shows promise in killing cancer cells

Could a legendary tomb curse become a medical miracle? Scientists may have reengineered Aspergillus flavus, linked to King Tut's tomb, into a leukemia-fighting agent.

June 19, 2025

Your DNA could be stopping you from losing weight, new study suggests

Genetic factors may explain why some people don't lose weight even when following nutritious diets, although health improvements can still be seen regardless of weight changes.

May 31, 2025

Researchers develop face 'e-tattoo' to track mental workload in high-stress jobs

Researchers introduce a wire forehead e-tattoo using EEG and EOG to measure brain activity and cognitive performance analysis.