Is Nucleus Genomic rigging the genetic lottery?
Kian Sadeghi was 25 years old when he decided to monetise human evolution. His company, Nucleus Genomics, charges…
There’s a Genetic Reason You Can’t Stand Loud Breathing
When I found out there was a word for it—misophonia—I nearly cried. For years, I thought I was…
Genetic mutation linked to iron deficiency in Crohn’s disease patients
High magnification micrograph of Crohn’s disease. Biopsy of esophagus. H&E stain. Credit: Nephron/Wikipedia A study led by biomedical…
Ancient Enamel Proteins Reveal Biological Sex and Genetic Variability in Paranthropus robustus
Paranthropus robustus is a well-documented hominin species with no genetic evidence reported so far. It lived between 2…
New Genetic Delivery Targets Lung Cancer, Cystic Fibrosis
PORTLAND, Ore. – Scientists have made a key breakthrough for treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug…
Why do some people thrive on just a few hours’ sleep? It could be genetic
Have you ever noticed how some people bounce out of bed after just a few hours of sleep,…
New nanoparticle-based genetic delivery system targets lungs to treat cancer, cystic fibrosis
Scientists have made a key breakthrough for treating respiratory diseases by developing a new drug delivery system that…
RNA-based diagnostic studies in genetics: Review and guidance from a multidisciplinary French network
Cheung R, Insigne KD, Yao D, Burghard CP, Wang J, Hsiao Y-HE, et al. A multiplexed assay for…
Breakthrough reveals how cells master difficult DNA repair and protect the genome with protein droplets
image: Artist’s depiction of a newly discovered cellular mechanism in which protein droplets safeguard regions of the genome…
Cell and Gene Therapy Leaders Tell FDA: “Believe in American Solutions”
Credit: Thom Leach/Science Photo Library/Getty Leaders from the world of cell and gene therapy, including molecular geneticists, immunotherapists,…