This tiny butterfly has the most chromosomes of any animal on Earth
The Atlas blue butterfly, also known as Polyommatus atlantica, has been genetically confirmed as having the highest number…
Leveraging rare genetic variation for drug discovery | UCL Grand Challenges
This project applies rare variant analysis to drug discovery for depression, explores repurposing heart drugs in psychiatry, and…
Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how some medicines might work. What to know before you opt in
Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your…
Heart diseases rising: ‘Lab-grown’ hearts and gene editing are the future, top American cardiologist reveals |
We’re familiar with lab-grown diamonds, but what about ‘lab-grown hearts’? It might sound like a scene from a…
Global experts share insights on Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling in Dhaka
An international scientific programme titled “Human Genome, Cancer and Cancer Genetic Counselling” was held on September 27, 2025,…
How Genetics and Diet Helped the World’s Oldest Woman Live to 117
October 1, 2025 3 min read How the World’s Oldest Woman Lived to 117 Maria Branyas Morera was…
Sequencing DNA to find new lupus treatments
image: Medical University of South Carolina geneticist and lupus researcher Dr. Betty Tsao in her laboratory view more …
Genetic and behavioral links found between musical rhythm perception and developmental language disorders
All cohorts utilized in the present study are illustrated (left), with details about which rhythm traits were available…
Genetic risk score can help identify women at higher risk of invasive breast cancer
Studying a person’s genetic makeup can predict if they will go on to develop invasive breast cancer after…
Chula Launches Newborn Genome Sequencing Project – Chulalongkorn University
The Center of Excellence in Medical Genetics, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University, has launched one of the world’s…