Spin-out to ‘accelerate’ gene-editing tool
A biotech spin-out is set to expand rapidly following new investment. Forge Genetics, a University of Nottingham spin-out,…
Incorporating additive genetic effects and linkage disequilibrium information to discover gene-environment interactions using BV-LDER-GE | Genome Biology
Model overview We consider the following model to incorporate both additive and interaction effects: $${Y}_{i}={\sum }_{j=1}^{M}{G}_{ji}{\beta }_{j}+{\sum }_{j=1}^{M}{S}_{ji}{\gamma…
How Telomere Length Is Inherited and Why It Matters
Small plastic or metal bits at the end of shoelaces, known as aglets, prevent laces from unraveling and…
Exploring the genetic basis of heterosis in eucalypt growth based on transcriptome analysis | BMC Genomics
Preparation of preliminary data In all samples, the proportion of clean reads was higher than 99.5% (Table S2),…
The radical conservative case for genetic enhancement
The conclusion of the sexual revolution is about to be written. The revolution began with the contraceptive pill, which…
Genetic and behavioral link found between musicality and language skills
In a paper published in Nature Communications, researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck…
Genetic genealogy solves a 43-year-old cold case mystery
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) — A 43-year-old cold case that was an unidentified woman in McLean County finally has…
Companion Animal Genetics Market Poised for Robust Growth,
Companion Animal Genetics Market The global companion animal genetics market, valued at USD 865.1 million in 2025, is…
Experiment explores contribution of neural, epigenetic and behavioral factors to autism spectrum disorder
Differences in brain features between ASD and TD groups. Credit: Translational Psychiatry (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s41398-025-03566-2 Autism spectrum disorder…
HKUST Scientists Reveal Critical Impacts of a Chinese Genetic Risk Factor in Alzheimer’s Disease
A landmark study conducted by The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has demonstrated that a…
Sequencing DNA to find new lupus treatments | MUSC
MUSC geneticist Betty Tsao, Ph.D., will lead a five-year project to identify rare mutations associated with childhood-onset systemic…
Genetic Screening Highlighted During Pink Power Hour
MyRisk genetic screening kit that was distributed to 350 participants at the Pink Power Hour [Corinna Singleman] October…