Phages and bacteria accumulate distinctive mutations aboard the International Space Station

In a new study, terrestrial bacteria-infecting viruses were still able to infect their E. coli hosts in near-weightless ...
eLife

Separating selection from mutation in antibody language models

This important study introduces a new biology-informed strategy for deep learning models aiming to predict mutational effects in antibody sequences. It provides solid evidence that separating ...

Scientists report new immune insights and targets into LRRK2 mutations in Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a debilitating and progressive neurodegenerative disorder caused by the loss of ...
Urology Care Foundation

Somatic and Germline Genetic Testing for Advanced Prostate Cancer

The Urology Care Foundation and the Prostate Cancer Foundation have created a new educational guide on genetic tests to guide ...
Harper's Bazaar

Somatic movement is the easy practice to calm the nervous system. Here's how to do it now

From reformer pilates and running to strength training and spin classes, the fitness world now offers something for almost every ability and preference. Teamed with our collective interest in trackers ...
The New York Times

The mystery of the ‘Hercules gene’ – the blessing and curse of sports stars

Harry Aikines-Aryeetey has myostatin deficiency Getty Images; design: Kelsea Petersen “A blessing and a curse” is how Harry Aikines-Aryeetey describes the genetic quirk that means his body carries ...
Open Heart

Prevalence and incidence of amyloid transthyretin amyloidosis in the USA: insights from claims databases and electronic health records

Background Amyloid transthyretin (ATTR) amyloidosis is a rare, life-threatening disease frequently manifesting with cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), polyneuropathy (ATTR-PN) or both (ATTR-mixed). We ...