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A major genetic study has significantly expanded our understanding of the biological factors underlying Alzheimer's disease. The research identified almost 50 new genes potentially linked to the condition, along with alterations in the activity of key cell types that diminish as dementia advances. These findings offer researchers a

Researchers at the Salk Institute have uncovered a surprising finding: methionine, a common amino acid found in many protein-rich foods, may help the body fight off deadly inflammation. The study, published in Science Daily, found that mice given methionine supplementation survived severe infections and inflammatory conditions at dramatically higher rates

A new study published in Science Daily reports promising findings for the prevention of rheumatoid arthritis in high-risk individuals. The research demonstrates that a single year of treatment with abatacept—an immune-targeting medication—can significantly delay the onset of the disease. Key Findings The clinical trial revealed that participants who

Mendel's Laws of genetics have long described how traits pass from parents to offspring through DNA sequences. However, a major new study in mice has uncovered evidence that challenges this classical view, revealing that some inherited traits are transmitted through epigenetic changes—chemical marks on DNA that influence