Chinese Landrace Sheds Light on Seed Weight Genetics in Pigeonpea
Newswise — Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is a vital legume for millions of farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin…
Hidden Genes in DNA “Dark Matter” Linked to Human Brain Traits
Summary: Researchers have identified two genes from the human genome’s “dark matter” that influence brain size and synaptic…
Scientists just discovered a secret code hidden in your DNA
A new international study suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, which were long dismissed as…
Human Brain Genes Found in Duplicated DNA
What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked…
ADHD-Linked Genes Raise Risk of Childhood Maltreatment
Summary: Children with higher genetic risk for ADHD are more likely to experience childhood maltreatment, a new study…
Breakthrough discovery links Neanderthal DNA and autism
When modern humans first migrated out of Africa about 60,000 years ago, they crossed paths with Neanderthals. Over…
Genetic differences set the size threshold for ant queens versus workers
A colony of clonal raider ants raised in the Kronauer lab, seen from above. Credit: Daniel Kronauer For…
Gene editing shown to correct rare brain mutations in mice
Scientists have used a single injection to correct gene mutations caused by an ultra-rare disease, improving symptoms and…
Experimental evolution in an era of molecular manipulation
Monod, J. Chance and Necessity: an Essay on the Natural Philosophy of Modern Biology (Vintage Books, 1972). Blount,…
Trends & Strategies Shaping the $3.17 Billion Nutrigenomics
Dublin, July 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Nutrigenomics Market Report by Product, Sample Type, Application, End User,…
New study identifies genes that shape human brain features
What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked to human…
Why Autism May Not Be One Condition, But Many
New research suggests autism’s diversity may be rooted in distinct genetic timelines. Ben Wicks from Unsplash For most…