Blueberry breeding shifts to genomics and biotechnology
The blueberry industry is moving into a new phase in which competition is not limited to orchards…
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…
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…
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…
Can Digital Health Tools Improve Future Risk Prediction for Younger Cancer
In a groundbreaking effort to revolutionize genetic counseling for young adult cancer survivors, a new study launched by…
Are your genes hiding a silent diabetes threat? Research warns standard tests may give false negatives, letting complications creep in quietly
A newly highlighted health concern shows that standard diabetes checks may fail to detect type 2 diabetes in…
CityUHK Pioneers Innovative “DNA Surgery” Technique for Treating Liver
Genetic diseases, often rooted in the very architecture of our DNA, have long posed significant challenges to the…
Limited overlap between genetic effects on disease susceptibility and disease survival
Ethics statement This study was conducted in compliance with the relevant ethical guidelines and approved by the appropriate…
A UC San Diego Invention is Transforming the Way Scientists Track Genes
A peanut plant genetically infused with the RUBY gene reporter. Credit: Dr. Vijay Sheri, Texas Tech University The…
Human skin DNA fertilised to make embryo for first time
This technology is part of a growing field aiming to make sperm and eggs outside of the body,…
Why Subtype Matters: Genetic Testing, Registries, and the Road to LGMD Treatments | NeurologyLive
Limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) encompasses more than 30 ultra-rare genetic subtypes that share a core pattern of…
SumHealth and Nucleus Genomics Partner to Bring Whole-Genome DNA Testing Into Healthcare Infrastructure
Partnership Makes Advanced, Clinical-Grade Genetic Insights Affordable and Accessible Through Hospitals, Pharmacies and Healthcare Systems Nationwide CHARLOTTE, N.C.,…