How misplaced DNA could influence disease risk
DNA is our body's instruction manual. It contains all the information that our cells need to make proteins and other molecules vital for our development, growth and survival.
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Nucleic Acids, Nucleotides, and Nucleosides: News and Research on DNA, Mitochondrial
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Alterations in mitochondrial dynamics may cause inflammation and muscular atrophy
Mitochondria are essential cellular components that act as powerhouses. The fusion of two or more mitochondria, and the fission of a mitochondrion into two units are common phenomena known as "mitochondrial dynamics" and ...
Jan 18, 2023
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World's largest autism whole genome sequencing study reveals 134 autism-linked genes
Researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered new genes and genetic changes associated with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the largest autism whole genome sequencing analysis to date, providing ...
Nov 10, 2022
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Scientists find surprising link between mitochondrial DNA and increased atherosclerosis risk
Mitochondria are known as cells' powerhouses, but mounting evidence suggests they also play a role in inflammation. Scientists from the Salk Institute and UC San Diego published new findings in Immunity on July 26, 2022, ...
Aug 21, 2022
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White adipose tissue is found to be the most vulnerable to metabolic changes caused by obesity
When the body is subjected to a high-calorie diet, the physiological response is not homogeneous and some organs or tissues are more sensitive to metabolic stress. Under these conditions, the white adipose tissue of the visceral ...
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