CRISPR takes on the challenge of rare genetic diseases
Rare genetic diseases are challenging for patients and their families—made all the more overwhelming because symptoms tend to…
Sex Testing on Trial
Two global sport governing bodies – World Athletics (WA) and World Boxing (WB) – recently decided to institute…
A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations
“Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links.” A new type…
Genetic Traits of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Hebei Cattle
In a groundbreaking study from Hebei Province, China, researchers have unveiled novel insights into the genetic diversity of…
One Small Genetic Tweak May Stop Mosquitoes from Spreading Malaria
What animal kills more humans than any other? The answer is not rhinos, or tigers, or even sharks.…
When does aging begin to accelerate? Earlier than most people think
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that your body doesn’t age in a straight line. Instead, it hits…
New method combines imaging and sequencing to study gene function in intact tissue | MIT News
Imagine that you want to know the plot of a movie, but you only have access to either…
3-Year-Old Weighed 100 Lbs. Due to Rare Genetic Condition (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Benjamin Freitag was always hungry as a child, even after meals, and weighed nearly 100…
A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations
A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats…
A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations
A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats…
Investigating the shared genetic information between serum concentration levels of liver enzymes and cholelithiasis | BMC Gastroenterology
GWAS summary data Genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics were obtained from three publicly available databases: OPEN GWAS…
China Unveils Genome Tools for High-Precision DNA Editing in Humans, Crops
(Yicai) Aug. 7 — Chinese researchers have developed two advanced DNA editing tools that could lead to breakthroughs…