Mystery of the potato’s origins solved by genetics
Potato tubers are the result of an ancient hybridisation event Jackie Bale/Getty Images The humble potato, it turns…
MS Australia-funded project to explore link to EBV, genetic risk of MS
A research project to explore the genetic connection between the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and the risk of developing…
Unlocking the mystery of purple leaves: The genetic secrets of tea plants
Purple tea, known for its vivid color and health benefits, is gaining global attention, but the genetic mechanism…
Opus Genetics partners with Global RDH12 Alliance
(Image credit: ©ktsdesign/AdobeStock) To strengthen Opus Genetics’ gene therapy program focused on RDH12 gene mutations, the company announced…
Scientists answer a 20-year-old question in epigenetics
Epigenetics is a system of molecular tags (orange squiggles) – such as methyl groups – that are added…
Hibernation’s Hidden Healing ‘Superpowers’ Could Be Locked in Our DNA
After spending months without eating, drinking, or moving, hibernating mammals must rebound from extreme physiological changes. Two new…
Hibernator ‘superpowers’ may lie hidden in human DNA – @theU
Reposted from U of U Health. Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. They can spend months without food…
Genetic study identifies neurological mechanisms as main drivers of chronic cough
The study included almost 30,000 individuals experiencing chronic cough from multiple population health resources including the UK Biobank,…
Genes Linked to Schistosome Resistance Discovered in Snails
In a breakthrough that could revolutionize efforts to combat schistosomiasis, a devastating parasitic disease afflicting millions worldwide, researchers…
In vitro bloom: scientists map bamboo genome to crack the code of its rare flowering
Newswise — Woody bamboos, despite their ecological and economic value, exhibit infrequent and unpredictable flowering, often followed by…
World Athletics introduce mandatory genetic test
Female athletes whose tests detect the presence of male chromosomes will not be allowed to compete at world…
Why rare genetic diseases are not so rare in India
Thousands of years of endogamy may have shaped genetic disease risk in India. Scientists are now trying to…