Manischewitz Promotes Genetic Testing With Food Truck Deli 08/12/2025
Manischewitz, the kosher food company whose rebranding over the past couple of years has included the addition of…
Study: Genetic Variant Inherited from Neanderthals Reduces Activity of Key Muscle Enzyme
The Neanderthal variant in AMPD1 decreases its enzymatic activity by 25% in lab-produced proteins and by up to…
Gene scissors: Zurich research team combines genetic engineering with AI
AI combined with the Crispr-Cas9 gene scissors should enable precise gene modification. (symbolic image) Keystone A research team…
Scientists Decode Genome of Sweetpotato
Researchers have produced a chromosome-level genome assembly for a sweetpotato cultivar called ‘Tanzania.’ ‘Tanzania’ sweetpotato variety. Image credit:…
New “Evolution Engine” Can Mutate Target Genes 100,000 Times Faster Than Normal
The evolution of proteins isn’t just something that happens out in the wild. It can happen in the…
Wafaa M Rashed: Africa for Africans – Shaping the Future of Genomics Policy
Wafaa M Rashed, Chair and founder of PAPERI at Pan- African PGS Education and Research Initiative, shared a…
LDAK-KVIK performs fast and powerful mixed-model association analysis of quantitative and binary phenotypes
Uffelmann, E. et al. Genome-wide association studies. Nat. Rev. Methods Prim. 1, 59 (2021). CAS Google Scholar Visscher,…
SIU plant genomics and genetics specialist named 2025 Researcher to Know
SIU Carbondale professor Khalid Meksem showcases the seeds developed by his research. (Photo by Russell Bailey) August 12,…
Genetics and circadian rhythms: Connecting your DNA to your body’s internal timekeeper
Circadian rhythm is an important factor in one’s health during space travel, where maintaining a stable sleep schedule…
AI model uses liver tests to pinpoint genetic cholestasis in infants
A new artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can help identify babies with genetic forms of cholestasis, including progressive familial…
Familial Ethics in Genetic Testing: Risks, Duties and Change
The direct-to-consumer (DTC) genetic testing market has experienced unprecedented growth, with global projections reaching $9.20 billion by 2033.…
BTI, Meiogenix and FFAR announce $2 million breakthrough tomato genetics collaboration
image: Front: Dr. Magdalena Julkowska, Assistant Professor, Boyce Thompson Institute. Back (from left): Dr. Gaganpreet Sidhu, CTO, Meiogenix,…