Novel 3D chromosome mapping method can reliably reveal hidden structural variants
Standard laboratory tests can fail to detect many disease-causing DNA changes. Now, a novel 3D chromosome mapping method…
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…
Tiny DNA junctions provide feedback to control genetic crossovers
Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and paternal chromosomes…
Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects show remarkable resilience
Adults with both Down Syndrome and congenital heart defects, also known as congenital heart disease (CHD), are showing…
Atlas blue butterfly shatters animal record with 229 chromosomes
Scientists have sequenced the genome of the Atlas blue butterfly for the first time and confirmed it holds…
Atlas Blue Butterfly Has 229 Pairs of Chromosomes, Scientists Find
Scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the Institut de Biologia Evolutiva in Spain have sequenced the genome…
Researchers uncover a previously unknown mechanism behind chromosome end protection
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that safeguards the chromosome ends from being mistakenly repaired by the…
Genomic clues uncover early origins of multiple myeloma
A new study maps out the timeline of DNA damage for multiple myeloma, the second most common blood…
Scientists Decode Genome of Sweetpotato
Researchers have produced a chromosome-level genome assembly for a sweetpotato cultivar called ‘Tanzania.’ ‘Tanzania’ sweetpotato variety. Image credit:…
Japan Scientists Claim They Can Erase Down Syndrome Through Gene Editing
Japan scientists have removed the extra chromosome linked to Down syndrome in lab-grown cells, raising hopes for future…
Researchers uncover dozens of traits driven by maternal versus paternal genes
By tracing maternal and paternal inheritance without parental DNA, scientists have mapped dozens of parent-specific genetic effects, uncovering…
Programmable Chromosome Engineering systems enable precise DNA manipulations
A team of Chinese researchers led by Prof. GAO Caixia from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology…