Omani research team uses AI to detect genetic heart disorders
Muscat: A groundbreaking research initiative has made significant progress in identifying the genetic causes of cardiomyopathy in the…
World-first study uses DNA to investigate who develops MS and why
A world-first Australian study is using DNA to identify a person’s genetic risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS)…
I tried at-home DNA kit — here’s what happened
An increased curiosity around family history has led to a rise in the popularity of at-home DNA kits.…
Mystery of the potato’s origins solved by genetics
Potato tubers are the result of an ancient hybridisation event Jackie Bale/Getty Images The humble potato, it turns…
Gene Regulators, Not Genes, Underlie Hibernators’ Superpowers
For the first time in the field, scientists profiled the genomes of hibernators and revealed regulatory mechanisms that…
‘The benefits it can bring are invaluable’
Researchers have reinvented the classic “gene gun,” unveiling a breakthrough that could revolutionize how we grow food, reported…
Don’t step in my blue denim genes
“Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye…
Chernobyl’s Dogs Are Transforming at Record Speed – What Radiation Is Really Doing to Their DNA
A genetic study conducted by the University of South Carolina and the National Human Genome Research Institute, published…
The £300 DNA test that shows how you’ll respond to 100+ drugs
For £300, a first-of its-kind test will allow patients to have a full DNA scan providing personalised medical…
Your DNA may explain why you love or hate certain smells
You probably don’t think twice about smelling a jug of milk to check if it’s gone bad. But…