Atlas blue butterfly shatters animal record with 229 chromosomes
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the Atlas blue butterfly for the first time and confirmed it holds…
Atlas Blue Butterfly Has 229 Pairs of Chromosomes, Scientists Find
Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Institut de Biologia Evolutiva in Spain have sequenced the genome…
Genomic clues uncover early origins of multiple myeloma
A new study maps out the timeline of DNA damage for multiple myeloma, the second most common blood…
Scientists Decode Genome of Sweetpotato
Researchers have produced a chromosome-level genome assembly for a sweetpotato cultivar called ‘Tanzania.’ ‘Tanzania’ sweetpotato variety. Image credit:…
Japan Scientists Claim They Can Erase Down Syndrome Through Gene Editing
Japan scientists have removed the extra chromosome linked to Down syndrome in lab-grown cells, raising hopes for future…
Researchers uncover dozens of traits driven by maternal versus paternal genes
By tracing maternal and paternal inheritance without parental DNA, scientists have mapped dozens of parent-specific genetic effects, uncovering…
Programmable Chromosome Engineering systems enable precise DNA manipulations
A team of Chinese researchers led by Prof. GAO Caixia from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology…
Research, support and early diagnosis crucial for rare chromosome disorders | News
Rare Chromosome Awareness Day, celebrated in June, is an opportunity to increase public knowledge about rare chromosome and…
Genetic variations in Prader-Willi syndrome offer key insights into autism and psychosis
In a comprehensive Genomic Press Invited Expert Review, researchers from the University of Haifa have synthesized cutting-edge findings…
Researchers Identify Genetic Mutation Responsible for Orange Coat in Domestic Cats
This mutation is located in the Rho GTPase Activating Protein 36 (Arhgap36) gene and appears to occur in…