Surge in use of Beef + Lamb NZ’s nProve genetic tool
The nProve Beef tool is “a key output” of the Informing New Zealand Beef (INZB) programme, which aims…
At-home DNA tests — what can they tell you?
Norman Swan: So, Tegan, have you done your DNA to find out where your ancestry came from, or…
New insights into how genes influence frailty in older adults
A new study has identified genetic variants linked to brain function, immune defense and metabolism that contribute to…
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…
Genetic risk for depression linked to muted brain response to wins and losses
Novel imaging research indicates that young adults with a higher genetic risk for depression showed less brain activity…
Salk Institute’s ShortStop revolutionizes genetic search
Proteins sustain life as we know it, serving many important structural and functional roles throughout the body. But…
Researchers classify how specific genetic mutations correspond to rare disorders
The NF-κB signaling pathway plays a pivotal role in how our bodies fight infection, heal, and regulate inflammation.…
New genetic mutation linked to highly invasive streptococcus pyogenes infections
A group of researchers led by The University of Osaka have identified a novel genetic mutation in Streptococcus…
Australian scientists uncover new way to halt aggressive cancer growth
Australian researchers have discovered a promising new strategy to suppress the growth of aggressive and hard-to-treat cancers by…
Scientists open new atlas of genetic diversity with advanced sequencing
A landmark study harnesses long-read sequencing to reveal vast, previously undetected structural variations in human DNA, reshaping our…