Ancient DNA reveals 2,500 years of human movement and change in the South Pacific
Across the South Pacific, tucked between rainforests and volcanic mountains, Papua New Guinea holds one of the most…
Gene discovery could make pepper breeding easier
Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) systems have revolutionised hybrid seed production by eliminating the need for manual pollen removal.…
Clemson graduate student helps lead breakthrough in cotton gene editing
Jacob Johnson, a Clemson University master’s student, uses a Leica stereo microscope to study Upland…
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…
Public Talk: Personalising Youth Mental Health Treatments with Genetics and Brain Science
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Obesity can be passed from parents to children. But do mothers’ or fathers’ genes matter more?
Published on 06/08/2025 – 6:00 GMT+2 ADVERTISEMENT Children with obese parents are more likely to be obese themselves…
Researchers reveal a surprising link between human evolution and cancer
A new study is shedding light on an important connection between human evolution and cancer. It reveals that…
Finding Answers Faster: AI Method Brings Hope to Rare Disease Research – News
An AI-powered tool from Carnegie Mellon University and collaborators is helping uncover genetic clues to rare diseases, potentially…
Successful Gene Editing Demonstrated for a Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Alfred L. George, Jr., MD, chair and the Alfred Newton Richards Professor of Pharmacology, was a co-author of…
New Genetic Study Reveals 4 Autism Subtypes
Conversations about autism are often complicated by the fact that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) looks and feels different…