Gene regulation is the fundamental process through which cells control the expression of genetic information, ensuring that genes are activated at the appropriate time and in the correct context. In ...

Taner, M.D., Ph.D., who leads Mayo Clinic's Precision Medicine in Neurodegeneration Lab, studies complex genetic interactions in Alzheimer's disease.

Researchers have found statistically significant links between a gene tied to schizophrenia risk and poorer cognitive ...

The androgen receptor (AR) plays a pivotal role in male reproductive health by mediating the effects of androgens essential for spermatogenesis and the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

The figure illustrates the major categories of genes that may influence susceptibility to dental caries, organized by their biological functions and pathways. These groups include: (1) Enamel ...

In a recent study published in the journal BMC Nutrition, researchers evaluated the relationship between genetic variations and food choices. Food selection is a multifaceted process impacted by taste ...

Breast cancer risk screening using biomarkers and oestrogen metabolism markers could help predict individual risk before starting HRT.

Learn about comparative gene expression studies in Alzheimer's disease and other conditions in Mayo Clinic's Precision Medicine in Neurodegeneration Lab.

Although mental disorders have multifactorial causes, genetics can explain some of them, yet this field remains largely unexplored in terms of guiding diagnoses and treatments. In the largest study of ...