Genetics of Alzheimer’s disease: First identification of a strong recessive component

June 21, 2024

A new study from deCODE genetics and collaborators is the first to uncover a strong recessive component in Alzheimer’s disease.

Compact gene circuit uses microRNA to fine-tune therapy for rare diseases
Many diseases are caused by a missing or defective copy of a single gene. For decades, scientists have been working on gene therapy treatments that could cure such diseases by delivering a new copy of the missing genes to the affected cells.
Why you don't need to stress about cortisol ruining your waistline—or your face
If you've been unfortunate enough to scroll through TikTok lately, the algorithm may have convinced you that cortisol, your body's main stress hormone, is ruining your life.
Human protein HSF2 helps wake up sleeping cancer-linked viruses, study finds
A newly established team of researchers at Åbo Akademi University, led by Academy Research Fellow Silvia Gramolelli (Faculty of Science and Engineering), has discovered an additional function for Heat Shock Factor 2 (HSF2), a human transcription factor not previously associated with viral processes.
Efanesoctocog alfa not cost-effective for prophylaxis in hemophilia A
For U.S. patients with severe hemophilia A, prophylaxis with efanesoctocog alfa is neither conventionally nor distributionally cost-effective, according to a study published online April 22 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Disparities identified in linkage to care for children with hepatitis C
Primary hepatitis C virus (HCV) care cascade outcomes are low among children with HCV, with racial and ethnic disparities identified in care access, according to a study published online April 18 in Pediatrics.

Genetics of Alzheimer’s disease: First identification of a strong recessive component

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