Genetics And Aging Archives

New study describes CRISPR-assisted nano droplet differential identification (CANDI) platform that enables rapid and specific detection of 15 Mycobacterium species and subspecies in clinical specimens.

A clinical trial at UNC Hospitals offers new hope for children and families affected by the rare neurological disorder.

The study offers new insight into how genetic changes affect the structure of the human cortex, a brain region important for thinking and memory.

UNC researchers will use AI to speed development of personalized cancer vaccines and share findings with cancer researchers and oncologists worldwide.

This data resource will provide physicians and researchers with new capabilities to identify patterns, support clinical decisions, and accelerate research aimed at transforming rare disease diagnosis and care.

A new study conducted by an international team of researchers including eating disorder expert Dr. Cynthia Bulik suggests understanding the specific genetic patterns of each disorder could lead to more tailored treatments for patients.

Backed by results from the OPTIMA trial, the Prosigna Breast Risk of Recurrence (ROR) test offers a new way to personalize treatment and reduce unnecessary chemotherapy for patients with breast cancer.

Genes & Development, July 1, 2026; CSH Press

UNC-led study reveals why the same genetic hit can be fatal to female hearts yet spare males, pointing to a new understanding of sex differences in congenital heart disease

The genetic tool allows doctors to better tailor treatments to each patient's unique subtype of B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

Backed by new research findings, researchers at the UNC School of Medicine have developed a new reporting system that will allow researchers across the United States to confirm the genetic accuracy of their mouse models.

In a new paper, researchers propose treating health data as essential national infrastructure, balancing patient empowerment, privacy, innovation, and public good.

A geneticist at the UNC School of Medicine has coordinated the development of Mondo, the world’s first standardized rare disease coding tool. Mondo is designed to streamline the diagnosis and treatment planning for millions of patients with rare diseases internationally.

Category: Genetics And Aging

From Population Genomics to Clinical Diagnostics: UNC and Tulane Researchers Advance CRISPR-Based NTM Detection

UNC Health Advances Gene Therapy Research for Rett Syndrome

UNC Scientists Reveal How Specific Changes in DNA Shape Human Brain Structure

UNC Lineberger Secures $40M from OpenAI Foundation to Make Cancer Vaccines More Effective

UNC Awarded Up to $35 Million to Lead Landmark Initiative to Build World’s Largest Data Resource for Rare Disease AI

Global Study Including UNC Researcher Uncovers Distinct Genetic Profiles in Binge Eating and Anorexia Nervosa

Hormone Therapy or Chemotherapy? A Test Developed by a UNC Researcher Can Tell You

Genetic Safeguard Protects the Female Heart — and What Happens When It’s Lost

UNC Researchers Develop Faster, Low-Cost Method to Diagnose Common Pediatric Cancer

UNC Launches New Tool to Ensure Accuracy, Rigor of Mouse-based Biomedical Research

UNC Researchers Call for Governing Health Data as a Public Utility to Unlock Real-World Evidence and Protect Patients

UNC Health Launches Revolutionary Coding Standard to Transform Rare Disease Diagnosis Nationwide