‘Junk DNA’ May Actually Play A Vital Role In Gene Control
The human genome is chock full of what scientists once considered “junk DNA.” This DNA is actually something…
Ancient viral DNA may play a key role in early human development, new study suggests
The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans ……
Healthy Life: Ancient viruses in our DNA may hold clues to what makes us human | Healthy Life
Fragments of ancient viral DNA once dismissed as “junk” may play a role in controlling our genes, according…
Human-Specific Gene Duplications May Hold Clues to Brain Function and Evolution
Data from a new study links a pair of duplicated genes to human brain features. The research provides…
Researchers develop tool to improve genetic predictions
Staff at Pusan National University CRISPR-based gene editing holds great promise, but off-target effects remain a major concern,…
Montana Girl Diagnosed With Rare ReNU Syndrome | News
Kelli Stanley remembers the phone call as nothing short of an answered prayer. For nearly a decade, her…
Commander Gene Variants Contribute to Parkinson’s Disease Risk
A new set of genes that contribute to Parkinson’s disease risk has been identified. Why is it that…
CRISPR Reveals New Parkinson’s Genes
Credit: nopparit / Getty Images / E+ New genes that affect the risk of Parkinson’s disease (PD) have…
Genome study: 180 million genetic variants found in 9,772 individuals
Blood samples were collected from about 20,000 individuals, of which DNA samples from 10,074 individuals were subjected to…