One but not the same — the many genomes of the brain
The human brain exhibits enormous complexity, with many thousands of cell types performing specialized functions that provide the…
NIAB scientists perform CRISPR-based genetic manipulation to identify protein to halt zoonotic infection ‘Toxoplasmosis’
Toxoplasmosis is a parasitic zoonotic infection that can be transmitted through contaminated food, especially undercooked meat. The parasitic infection caused…
Deciphering the longitudinal trajectories of glioblastoma ecosystems by integrative single-cell genomics
Experimental method detailsHuman participants and ethical approval Frozen GBM specimens that were diagnosed as ‘glioblastoma, IDH-wildtype’ according to…
Parental genes found to play role in child outcomes without direct inheritance
Parents’ genes – even when not directly inherited by a child – may play a role in their…
To crack cases, we need more funding for genetic genealogy
Every year, thousands of murders in the United States remain unsolved. Today, there are over 300,000 cold cases…
Examining causal relationships between educational attainment and type 2 diabetes using genetic analysis: findings from the EPIC-InterAct study through Mendelian randomisation
Introduction Observational studies have shown that more educated people are at lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes…
Fighting greenhouse gas emissions with cattle genetics
Photo: nickalbi/Adobe Stock Beef and dairy production significantly contribute to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in varying amounts…
Machine learning brings consistency to newborn genetic screening
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain More than a decade ago, researchers launched the BabySeq Project, a pilot program to…
Rare genetic mutation gives some people a unique superpower: Study
Most people typically get between seven to nine hours of sleep each night. Now, science says some people…
These Rare Fork-Nosed Dogs Could Help Solve a Genetic Mystery in Humans
A rare breed of hunting dogs known for its forked nose, the Turkish Pointer, might just help scientists…