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Fragments of ancient viral DNA once dismissed as “junk” may play a role in controlling our genes, according…
The Ethical Minefield of Genetic Testing for All
Dr Arya Anthony Kamyab Imagine being able to screen an embryo’s DNA and predict the likelihood of developing…
Docs Urged to Use Genome Tests to Diagnose Kids Early
Clinicians should prioritize genetic testing for young children who show signs of intellectual disability (ID) or developmental delays,…
A crossroads in the timeline of human evolution
Ancient DNA (aDNA) sequencing is like unlocking a genetic time capsule, almost bringing the past back to life…
Home Laundering of Uniforms May Spread Hospital Infections
Healthcare workers who wash their uniforms at home may unwittingly contribute to hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) and antimicrobial resistance,…
Advances in single-cell DNA sequencing enable insights into human somatic mosaicism
Bizzotto, S. et al. Landmarks of human embryonic development inscribed in somatic mutations. Science 371, 1249–1253 (2021). Article …
Sequencing in over 50,000 cases identifies coding and structural variation underlying atrial fibrillation risk
Cardiovascular Disease Initiative, Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard, Cambridge, MA, USA Seung Hoan Choi, Sean J. Jurgens, Ling Xiao, Matthew…