‘Dormant bombs’: unique genes that make us smart may also fuel cancer, China study shows
BEIJING (SCMP): A genetic study in China that could have major implications for human evolution – and cancer…
Mothers’ genes may shape children’s weight – even without being passed down | UCL IOE – Faculty of Education and Society
A mother’s genetics may play a bigger role in determining whether a child becomes overweight than a father’s,…
Sweetpotato Genome Decoded for Crop Improvement
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CRISPR used in landmark treatment to fix misspelling in baby’s genome
For the first time, scientists say they have reached into the genome of a severely ill child and…
Unraveling variations in ‘centromeres’: The engines of chromosomal segregation
image: Advancements in genome sequencing have challenged the long-standing belief that the position of the centromere in the…
Your genes might be why you hate coriander: New study explains how DNA and smell preferences are connected |
Ever wonder why your best friend melts over lavender but you think it smells like bathroom cleaner? Or…
Urbanization and genetic homogenization in the medieval Low Countries revealed through a ten-century paleogenomic study of the city of Sint-Truiden | Genome Biology
Lawson DJ, Hellenthal G, Myers S, Falush D. Inference of Population Structure using Dense Haplotype Data. Copenhaver GP,…
Refined Sugar Alert: “Terrifying Genetic Mutation In Just 3 Days” Found In Key Gut Bacteria After Regular Consumption Of Popular Sugary Beverages
IN A NUTSHELL 🧬 Recent studies show that excessive sugary drink consumption can alter the genetic behavior of…
Shrinking Cod: How Humans Are Impacting the Evolution of Species
For centuries, codfish in the Baltic Sea, which lies between Sweden and Eastern Europe, have been a regional…
From tough to tender: scientists reveal the genetic key to cucumber texture
Trichomes are hair-like projections found on the surface of many plants, offering protection against environmental stressors and insects,…