Neanderthal-human hybrids may have been scourged by a genetic mismatch
A model of a Neanderthal woman Joe McNally/Getty Modern humans may indeed have wiped out Neanderthals – but…
Should gene modified species go free in the wild? : Short Wave : NPR
Scientists are debating whether engineering the DNA of plants and animals could help preserve them — and whether…
The hidden evolution making men’s sperm more dangerous with age
Genetic mutations that can cause disease become increasingly common in sperm as men grow older, and new evidence…
How Genetic Variants Interact Shapes Disease Predisposition
Genetic inheritance may sound straightforward: One gene causes one trait or a specific illness. When doctors use genetics,…
Scientists decode the survival secrets of a rare Chinese maple
Acer pentaphyllum—a striking maple native to the Yalong River valley in Sichuan, China—was once thought to be extinct.…
Leads Agri Genetics sees critical need to integrate advanced genomics with traditional breeding
The Integrated Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Cattle and Plant Genomics aims to modernise India’s cattle and crop…
Low-calorie diets linked to higher psoriatic arthritis risk, genetic study suggests
While often promoted for health benefits, low-calorie diets may carry hidden inflammatory risks, as genetic evidence reveals a…
Monash scientists crack genetic ‘code’ behind RNA splicing, opening door to to new therapies
A team of international scientists led by Monash University has uncovered a previously hidden genetic code that governs…
After 1- and 6-Month Gains, Gene Editing Companies Await Q3 Results
As developers of gene editing therapies and other genetic medicines get set to report third quarter earnings in…
New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division
Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…