Quantifying genetics can lead to premium profits
IARN – Beef demand remains strong, but it’s important to always be thinking about the future and ways…
UCT at the forefront of landmark discovery on early human genetics
In a scientific first, a team led by researchers from the University of Cape Town (UCT) and the…
Non-Invasive Genetic Testing Boosts IVF Success Rates
As couples struggling with infertility embrace assisted reproductive technology such as In-Vitro Fertilisation to enable them to have…
New genetically modified fruit fly model sheds light on cocaine addiction
For the first time, researchers have created genetically modified fruit flies that can become addicted to cocaine. The…
Pharmacogenomics offers roadmap for integrating genetics into personalized medicine
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In a report recently published in the American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy, the Ochsner…
Scientists Identify Genetic Variants Associated with Increased Purring in Cats
Cats (Felis catus) are companions familiar to people worldwide. Despite their popularity, few studies have investigated the genetic…
Science that gives humans more say over their destinies — Harvard Gazette
David Liu has been having a good run. On May 15, the New England Journal of Medicine published…
Rapid DNA repair prevents harmful genetic intrusion in plants
Inside every plant cell, an ancient struggle plays out. It is not dramatic like a predator-prey chase, but…
Genetic analysis reveals shared biological mechanisms in depression, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia
Venn diagram showing the overlap between exon eQTL genes (gray), the joint BD, MDD and SCZ GWAS exon…
Genetic Tests in AF Patients May Flag Heart Failure Risk
Genetic testing in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) may identify those at higher risk of developing incident cardiomyopathy…