Gene Variants Predict Breast Cancer

Rosa and Alex Dembitzer - Northern Charitable Foundation - Breast cancer genetic research

Tumor development and the role of hereditary factors are highly correlated. A new class of biomarkers forecasts tumor progression and an entirely new way of understanding breast cancer origins. The gene sequences we inherit at conception can predict the type and severity of breast cancer we could develop decades later. The active involvement of gene … Read more

The Role of Microglia in Late-Onset Alzheimer’s: A Breakthrough Study

Northern Charitable Foundation - Alzheimer's research - genetics

In the realm of Alzheimer’s research, it is widely acknowledged that microglia research is still in its early stages, leaving much to be discovered. Recently, microglia have emerged as pivotal players in the development of late-onset Alzheimer’s. However, their exact role within the disease mechanism is still a mystery.  The groundbreaking research conducted by Li, … Read more