CRISPR takes on the challenge of rare genetic diseases
Rare genetic diseases are challenging for patients and their families—made all the more overwhelming because symptoms tend to…
Morphological map of under- and overexpression of genes in human cells
Mattiazzi Usaj, M. et al. High-content screening for quantitative cell biology. Trends Cell Biol. 26, 598–611 (2016). CAS …
Genetic Traits of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Hebei Cattle
In a groundbreaking study from Hebei Province, China, researchers have unveiled novel insights into the genetic diversity of…
Is your cat loud or quiet? It could be in their genes
Analysis: Research suggests cats don’t have a single temperament, but rather various traits that prove useful under different…
One Small Genetic Tweak May Stop Mosquitoes from Spreading Malaria
What animal kills more humans than any other? The answer is not rhinos, or tigers, or even sharks.…
Human eggs are protected from age-related genetic mutations, mtDNA study finds
mtDNA mutation frequencies in oocytes, blood, and saliva. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adw4954 As we age, the…
3-Year-Old Weighed 100 Lbs. Due to Rare Genetic Condition (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Benjamin Freitag was always hungry as a child, even after meals, and weighed nearly 100…
A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations
A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats…
Investigating the shared genetic information between serum concentration levels of liver enzymes and cholelithiasis | BMC Gastroenterology
GWAS summary data Genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics were obtained from three publicly available databases: OPEN GWAS…
These genes can have the opposite effects depending on which parent they came from
The effect of a gene can vary greatly — and sometimes be the complete opposite — depending on…