Scientists focus on genetically engineering mice to cut Lyme disease transmission
Biologist Charles Darwin began crafting his theory of evolution on a trip to the Galapagos Islands, where he…
CRISPR breakthrough that can remove the chromosome responsible for Down syndrome raises ethical questions
In Feb. 2025, researchers from Mie University in Japan developed a method for removing the third copy of chromosome 21,…
Genetic testing isn’t common in adults. Research shows it should be
Philadelphia (tca/dpa) – The first time the seemingly healthy woman gave birth, she went into heart failure. She…
A bespoke gene-editing treatment for a baby born with a life-threatening disorder : Shots
KJ Muldoon, who was born at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia in August, reaches out to doctors after being…
Gene editing could give us ‘better’ babies — but what are the ethical concerns?
It’s been seven years since Chinese biophysicist He Jiankui made an announcement that shocked the world’s scientists. He…
Tiny protein pairs may hold the secret to life’s origin
Genes are the building blocks of life, and the genetic code provides the instructions for the complex processes…
Ants use a genetic trick to sharpen their sense of smell
Ants live in a world built on scent. Pheromones direct them to food, alert them to danger, and…
Kenya’s Turkana people genetically adapted to live in harsh environment, study suggests | Global development
A collaboration between African and American researchers and a community living in one of the most hostile landscapes…
Gene editing may be a game-changer in improving crop resilience and better than genetic modification
A Mexico-based research centre believes it may have hit the bull’s eye when it comes to using technology…
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Genetic analysis upends narrative linking social media use to lower wellbeing
A new study provides evidence that genetics may shape how people use social media—and how this use relates…
Olive tree flowering mapped to key genetic regions
The timing of flowering in fruit trees is tightly regulated by seasonal temperature cues. Warmer winters may hinder…
Are You At Risk For Alzheimer’s? Know The Role Of Genes And Early Detection
(By Dr. Thenral S. Geetha and Dr Prashanth LK) Alzheimer’s, which used to be associated with progressive aging,…