Mapping Resilient Dairy Cow Genes: A Cross-Breed Study
In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Genomics, leading genetic researchers have embarked on a pioneering journey to…
ICRISAT unlocks genetic blueprint to shield groundnuts from Stem Rot
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has announced a breakthrough in groundnut genomics, mapping…
Amino Acid Gene Variants Linked to Thyroid Cancer Risk
Recent advances in the field of genetics have highlighted the intricate connections between our genetic makeup and the…
Blueberry breeding shifts to genomics and biotechnology
The blueberry industry is moving into a new phase in which competition is not limited to orchards…
Aligning Male and Female GWAS Reveals Genetic Insights
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers have unveiled new insights into the genetic underpinnings of…
Podcast: Listener Q&A—Genetics and Heart Disease; The Problem With ‘Fragmented’ Medicine
It’s time for another round of listener Q&A. Join us as we tackle audience questions about the genetic…
Health Insurers Offer DNA Tests for Drug Response
Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your…
CityUHK Pioneers Innovative “DNA Surgery” Technique for Treating Liver
Genetic diseases, often rooted in the very architecture of our DNA, have long posed significant challenges to the…
A UC San Diego Invention is Transforming the Way Scientists Track Genes
A peanut plant genetically infused with the RUBY gene reporter. Credit: Dr. Vijay Sheri, Texas Tech University The…
Human skin DNA fertilised to make embryo for first time
James GallagherHealth and science correspondent OHSU/Christine Torres Hicks US scientists have, for the first time, made early-stage human…