Fundraiser for Rayleigh child with extremely rare genetic condition
Twenty-one month old Dusty Gunn who lives in Rayleigh, Essex, has a genetic condition so rare she is…
The Secret to Hibernation Is Hidden in Human DNA and We Might One Day Activate It
Hibernation might sound like an extreme way of life: Animals gain a lot of weight quickly, then drastically…
Engineered Syn57 Bacteria Redefine the Genetic Code
Engineered Syn57 Bacteria Redefine the Genetic Code Rule with 57 Codons Rules are meant to be broken! Likewise,…
World Athletics introduce mandatory genetic test
Female athletes whose tests detect the presence of male chromosomes will not be allowed to compete at world…
A genetic test may predict the risk of obesity in children
Obesity is a disease that affects more and more people. According to the World Obesity Federationin 2035 more…
Salk Institute’s ShortStop revolutionizes genetic search
Proteins sustain life as we know it, serving many important structural and functional roles throughout the body. But…
‘Life-changing’ genetic link offers hope for millions who stutter
A global study has identified the DNA markers for stuttering, providing a genetic link that will pave the…
a war on women’s bodies in sport (and beyond)
From September, World Athletics will introduce a new barrier for elite female athletes: mandatory genetic testing. Under the…
Merging genes, models, and climate: a new approach to predicting rice flowering
The study integrated three rice growth models (ORYZA, CERES-Rice, and RiceGrow), genome-wide association studies (GWAS), and climate indices.…
How New Genes Help Peaches Evolve: The Secret Inside Their DNA
Newswise — The emergence of new genes plays a critical role in driving species-specific traits and adaptive evolution.…
‘How genome editing can correct life-threatening ailments’
By Christiana Ohimai Team Lead Genome Editing Research Group, Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, University of Lagos(UNILAG),…
Leipzig Study Identifies Seven New Genes Linked To Smell Perception
An international research team led by scientists at Leipzig University has conducted a genome-wide association meta-analysis of olfactory…