Common genetic mutation increases the risk of dementia in men
About one man in 36 carries two copies of a tiny change in the HFE gene and that…
Ancient DNA study suggests one thing is to blame for ‘new era of disease’ in humans
More than 37,000 years of infectious diseases in humans have been mapped by scientists, with academics pointing to…
Global Animal Genetics Market Size To Worth USD 15.48 Billion
According to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting, The Global Animal Genetics Market Size is…
Rewriting Life: The Ethics and Consequences of Gene Editing
Imagine a world where babies are born immune to disease. Where parents choose their child’s intelligence or eye…
Shared Genetic Architecture of Hormones and Mental Disorders
Photo Credit: iStock.com/Alena Butusava Genetic analysis revealed strong links between sex hormones and psychiatric disorders. A study published…
Clinicians’ discretion to contact patients’ at‐risk relatives about their genetic risk: new guidance from Australia’s privacy regulator provides timely clarification
Genetic risk information is relevant not just for individuals who are tested, but also for their blood relatives.…
The first genome sequenced from ancient Egypt reveals surprising ancestry, scientists say
CNN — In a long-sought first, researchers have sequenced the entire genome of an ancient Egyptian person, revealing…
Cannabis Use Is Linked to Epigenetic Changes, Scientists Discover : ScienceAlert
Cannabis use may leave lasting fingerprints on the human body, a study of over 1,000 adults suggests –…
Researchers tie purring to DNA repetition in domestic cat
To most cat lovers, the soothing sound of a purr is more than background noise—it’s a soft, rhythmic…
Researchers develop tool to improve genetic predictions
Staff at Pusan National University CRISPR-based gene editing holds great promise, but off-target effects remain a major concern,…