How Genetic Testing Could Prevent Dangerous Drug Reactions and Reduce Healthcare Costs
Tailoring medicines to an individual’s genetic profile is now possible. One critical aspect is genetic testing that reduces…
Genetic Tests For Autism, Intellectual Disability Not Being Done On Medicaid Kids |
Key Takeaways Few kids with autism or intellectual disability covered by public insurance receive recommended genetic testing Fewer…
Alessia a living, breathing example of Genes for Jeans Day’s importance
The Children’s Medical Research Institute Gerringong Committee has been raising money for Jeans for Genes since the campaign…
Weekly genetics review: Lifting heifer productivity – lessons from GirlPower
PRIORITISING heifer performance is one of the key components in any successful breeding business. The challenge for producers,…
New Genes, Old Job: Cell Cycle Evolves
Scientists at EPFL have discovered that recently evolved genes play a key role in how our cells divide,…
Computational Tool for Detecting Hidden Genetic Mutations
A graph-based computational tool for detecting previously invisible genetic mutations has been developed. Researchers at the University of…
Good genetic decisions just a click away
For too long, the New Zealand beef sector has lagged behind its sheep and dairy counterparts in harnessing…
Mice with two fathers have their own offspring for the first time
Adult male mice that have two fathers and went on to have offspring of their own Yanchang Wei…
Genetic Code Enables Zebrafish to Mend Damaged Organs
Zebrafish have the remarkable and rare ability to regrow and repair their hearts after damage. New research from…
UK Fines 23andMe Over Mishandling of Sensitive Genetic Data
UK data regulators have imposed a £2.31 million ($3.1 million) fine on DNA testing firm 23andMe in response…