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Parse Biosciences GigaLab to Support Mount Sinai Researchers in Generating One of the Largest Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Single Cell Datasets

Parse Biosciences today announced their commitment to support researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in generating one of the largest single cell datasets focused on understanding alternative splicing events in the cells of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's patients.

From Parse Biosciences 26 Jun 2025

Gene Editing Halts Symptoms of Rare Smooth Muscle Disease in Preclinical Study

Using gene editing in a preclinical model, researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center blocked the symptoms of a rare smooth muscle disease before they developed.

25 Jun 2025

Mapping Life’s Origins with Billions of DNA Barcodes

A landmark study by WEHI scientists has shed new light on one of the most fundamental mysteries of biology: how cells divide and grow into the complex structures that make up our bodies.

24 Jun 2025

New Research Highlights Vascular Role in Alzheimer’s

The Aβ/fibrinogen complex is implicated in Alzheimer's progression, highlighting vascular health's role and offering new avenues for therapeutic intervention.

23 Jun 2025

New Frontier in Combating Musculoskeletal Aging Through Exercise

Study identifies CLCF1 as a key protein in exercise, enhancing muscle strength and bone density, and providing a biological basis for aging effects on fitness.

23 Jun 2025

Raman Spectroscopy Detects Early Cervical Changes During Pregnancy

Raman spectroscopy detects early biochemical changes in the cervix during pregnancy, revealing increased vascularity and reduced collagen within 6–8 weeks post-conception.

23 Jun 2025

In Vivo CAR T Cell Generation Shows Promise for Cancer and Autoimmune Diseases

Researchers present a new method to safely and preferentially generate CAR T cells directly inside the body using targeted lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA directly to T cells.

20 Jun 2025

Do Genetic Variants That Affect DNA Methylation Influence Colorectal Cancer Risk or Outcomes?

The study identifies genetic variants influencing colorectal cancer risk through DNA methylation, suggesting new avenues for targeted screening and prevention.

20 Jun 2025

Novel Strategy for Combating High-Fat Diet-Induced Metabolic Dysfunction

Research on receptor FFA2 reveals how different activators influence metabolic processes, paving the way for innovative treatments for diabetes and obesity.

20 Jun 2025

Study Reveals TRF's Role in Reshaping Gut Microbiome and Metabolism

Metatranscriptomics uncovers how time-restricted feeding restores gut microbial cycles, offering insights into improving metabolic health and disease treatment.

20 Jun 2025

New Inherited Disorder Impairs DNA Repair and Raises Cancer Risk

A new hereditary condition has been discovered that affects patients' ability to repair DNA – leaving them both at greater risk of developing blood cancer, and unable to repair some of the damage caused by chemotherapy treatments.

18 Jun 2025

Semaphorin 3E Emerges as a Key Factor in Female Reproduction

The discovery of the Sema3E pathway in ovulation by Cornell researchers could enhance understanding of infertility and improve reproductive health strategies.

13 Jun 2025

Proteomic Signature in Blood Predicts Dementia and Diabetes Risk

A blood-based proteomic signature predicts healthspan, linking protein levels to disease risk and mortality, paving the way for targeted aging interventions.

10 Jun 2025

Targeting the Chagas Parasite by Interrupting Its Lifecycle

Chagas disease is often called a silent killer because many people don't realize they have it until complications from the infection kill them.

9 Jun 2025

IL-12 Adjuvant Shows Promise in Boosting T-Cell Immunity

Scientists are always searching for new weapons to add to their arsenal in the pursuit of creating vaccinations that would better support the body’s immune system in fending off disease.

9 Jun 2025

Unraveling the Genetic Roots of Anemia in Inflammatory Bowel Disease

One of the most frequent side effects of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is iron deficiency and anemia, which can be made worse by a genetic mutation linked to Crohn’s disease, according to a study conducted by biomedical scientists at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

9 Jun 2025