Scientists Decode Genome of Sweetpotato
Researchers have produced a chromosome-level genome assembly for a sweetpotato cultivar called ‘Tanzania.’ ‘Tanzania’ sweetpotato variety. Image credit:…
Will China’s new chromosome editing tool unlock new wave of genetic advances?
A group of Chinese scientists has overcome a challenge that stumped biologists for decades by developing a new…
Aging brains lose key proteins despite intact genetic blueprints
An international research team involving the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena, the…
Study links epigenetic markers to cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetes
People with type 2 diabetes are up to four times more likely to have heart attacks, strokes, anginas…
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…
Scientists map the genes behind diet and dementia risk
Scientists reveal a new genetic resource from the MIND diet trial, opening the door to precision nutrition strategies…
At-home DNA tests — what can they tell you?
Norman Swan: So, Tegan, have you done your DNA to find out where your ancestry came from, or…
New research unveils vast influence of B vitamins on health and disease
Eight essential nutrients make up the suite of B vitamins also known as the B complex. Researchers from…
Superpowers of Hibernating Animals Could Lie Hidden in Human DNA
Two new studies by University of Utah researchers provide clues on how to unlock these hibernating abilities, opening…
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…
I tried at-home DNA kit — here’s what happened
An increased curiosity around family history has led to a rise in the popularity of at-home DNA kits.…
How DNA And Data Are Solving America’s Coldest Cases
Jane Doe’s skull and bones on the examination table at the Smith County Sheriff’s Office. (National Geographic/Will Francome)…