Redefining cellular reprogramming with advanced genomic technologies
Briggs, R. & King, T. J. Transplantation of living nuclei from blastula cells into enucleated Frogs’ eggs. Proc.…
New Alzheimer’s Mutation Weakens Brain’s Immune Defense
Summary: A new study has identified a mutation in the TREM2 gene that disrupts the brain’s ability to…
Genetic Control of Exosome Formation Linked to Obesity
Emerging research reveals a groundbreaking link between genetic regulation of exosome biogenesis and metabolic disorders such as obesity…
The rise of consumer eugenics
In a recent interview with New York Times columnist Ross Douthat, Noor Siddiqui, founder of the Silicon Valley…
Meta-analysis reveals differences in somatic alterations by genetic ancestry across common cancers
Genetic ancestry is a quantitative measure of inherited genetic variation and correlates with human migration patterns1. It contributes…
Scientists finally read the hidden DNA code that shapes disease
For centuries, scientists have noticed that certain illnesses seem to pass from one generation to the next, a…
Sex-Specific FT Genes Impact Cannabis and Hops Blooming
In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Genomics, researchers have unveiled new insights into the complex genetic underpinnings…
Massive Genetic Study Reveals Insights into Reading Difficulty, Dyslexia
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, the Max Planck Institute for Psycholinguistics in Germany, and other…
Baylor Genetics Presents New Data on Clinical and Diagnostic Utility of RNA Sequencing for Rare Disease at the American Society of Human Genetics 2025 Annual Meeting
Baylor Genetics Research underscores clinical utility of RNA sequencing in providing critical insights to drive diagnoses and medical…
Stanford scientist from Molokaʻi dives into the genetic secrets of resilient coral
At the edge of the reef on Molokaʻi’s east end, Kaʻiku Kaholoaʻa is researching the thermal tolerance of…
Characterization of induced cohesin loop extrusion trajectories in living cells
Experiments performed in this study did not require ethics board approval. Cell culture HAP1 cells were cultured in…
ITSN1 Linked to Parkinson’s: Three New Families Identified
In a groundbreaking new study published in npj Parkinson’s Disease, researchers are challenging existing paradigms about the genetic…