Bupa launches DNA-based medication check following genomics pilot
Bupa has launched a new DNA testing service designed to identify how individuals respond…
The Ethical Minefield of Genetic Testing for All
Dr Arya Anthony Kamyab Imagine being able to screen an embryo’s DNA and predict the likelihood of developing…
Podcast: Genes or Exercise—which One Determines your Lifespan?
Will chronic cardio or regular weight-lifting sessions add years to your life? Conventional wisdom says “yes,” though emerging…
Scientists just discovered a secret code hidden in your DNA
A new international study suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, which were long dismissed as…
Human-Specific Gene Duplications May Hold Clues to Brain Function and Evolution
Data from a new study links a pair of duplicated genes to human brain features. The research provides…
New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich’s ataxia is diagnosed
A University of Oklahoma researcher is the first to discover that the sequence of the genetic defect in…
Chinese Landrace Sheds Light on Seed Weight Genetics in Pigeonpea
Newswise — Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is a vital legume for millions of farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin…
Hidden Genes in DNA “Dark Matter” Linked to Human Brain Traits
Summary: Researchers have identified two genes from the human genome’s “dark matter” that influence brain size and synaptic…
Scientists just discovered a secret code hidden in your DNA
A new international study suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, which were long dismissed as…
Human Brain Genes Found in Duplicated DNA
What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked…
Most Mental Illnesses Arise Without Family History
Summary: A massive Danish study shows that most mental illnesses—like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and depression—occur in people with…
ADHD-Linked Genes Raise Risk of Childhood Maltreatment
Summary: Children with higher genetic risk for ADHD are more likely to experience childhood maltreatment, a new study…