Pacbio’s Puretarget simplifies carrier screening
Up to 71% of people carry at least one pathogenic variant that could contribute to development of a…
Mapping Resilient Dairy Cow Genes: A Cross-Breed Study
In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Genomics, leading genetic researchers have embarked on a pioneering journey to…
Spatial architecture of development and disease
Bressan, D., Battistoni, G. & Hannon, G. J. The dawn of spatial omics. Science 381, eabq4964 (2023). Article …
ICRISAT unlocks genetic blueprint to shield groundnuts from Stem Rot
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has announced a breakthrough in groundnut genomics, mapping…
MyHeritage DNA Tests: Unlock your family history and trace your ancestry with a simple test
Then there’s Wanda, who went looking for her biological father. It was only after DNA testing that she…
Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how some medicines might work. What to know before you opt in
Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your…
Amino Acid Gene Variants Linked to Thyroid Cancer Risk
Recent advances in the field of genetics have highlighted the intricate connections between our genetic makeup and the…
Aligning Male and Female GWAS Reveals Genetic Insights
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers have unveiled new insights into the genetic underpinnings of…
Scientists find way to fertilise eggs made from genetic material of skin cells
While the research is still in its early stages, experts said the finding could one day “transform” the…
Podcast: Listener Q&A—Genetics and Heart Disease; The Problem With ‘Fragmented’ Medicine
It’s time for another round of listener Q&A. Join us as we tackle audience questions about the genetic…
Blueberry breeding shifts to genomics and biotechnology
The blueberry industry is moving into a new phase in which competition is not limited to orchards…
Health Insurers Offer DNA Tests for Drug Response
Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your…