World-first CRISPR therapy could ‘transform’ treatment for rare genetic diseases, but key challenges lie ahead
It has been described as a revolutionary technology — and won its inventors a Nobel Prize. CRISPR gene…
Genetic evolution of plague bacterium may have prolonged historic pandemics
Scientists at the Institut Pasteur and McMaster University have discovered that the evolution of a gene in the…
Genetic analysis shows leprosy was endemic in pre-colonial America
Long considered a disease brought to the Americas by European colonizers, leprosy may actually have a much older…
Molecular psychiatrist redefines the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental conditions
In a comprehensive Genomic Press interview published today, Professor Barbara Franke unveils her remarkable scientific journey from an…
‘Selfish’ genes called ‘introners’ proves to be major source of genetic complexity: Study
Washington DC [US], May 23 (ANI): A new study proves that a type of genetic element called ‘introners’…
Two genetic variants linked to breast cancer discovered in black South African women
Genetic factors contribute to some 30% of breast cancer cases in SA, necessitating investment in genomic research in…
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…
New genetic database sheds light on Brazil’s ancestry and disease risks
Since the human genome was first sequenced in 2003, the world’s scientific community has been racing to decipher…
DiffInvex identifies key genes driving chemotherapy resistance
Just as species adapt over generations, our body’s cells accumulate DNA changes throughout life. Most are harmless, yet…
A New AI Tool Can Recreate Your Face Using Nothing But Your DNA
Credit: ZME Science/AI-generated with SORA. Chinese scientists fed a string of genetic code into an artificial intelligence model.…