Exploring the genetic and clinical landscape of clubfoot
A new publication offers an extensive examination of clubfoot, a congenital deformity known as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV),…
Researchers uncover dozens of traits driven by maternal versus paternal genes
By tracing maternal and paternal inheritance without parental DNA, scientists have mapped dozens of parent-specific genetic effects, uncovering…
Scientists link brain lithium loss to early Alzheimer’s changes
A new study reveals that brain lithium depletion occurs early in Alzheimer’s and fuels disease progression, while low-dose…
Genetic testing can guide safer chemotherapy for gastrointestinal cancer patients
For some patients with gastrointestinal (GI) cancers like colorectal and pancreatic cancer, chemotherapy can cause severe, sometimes life-threatening…
Scientists map the genes behind diet and dementia risk
Scientists reveal a new genetic resource from the MIND diet trial, opening the door to precision nutrition strategies…
The most complete map of human genetic diversity
Genetics becomes more inclusive: the catalog of changes in the human DNA in the different populations expanded, to…
Mother’s genetics may play an important role in influencing her child’s weight
A mother’s genetics may play a bigger role in determining whether a child becomes overweight than a father’s,…
At-home DNA tests — what can they tell you?
Norman Swan: So, Tegan, have you done your DNA to find out where your ancestry came from, or…
New insights into how genes influence frailty in older adults
A new study has identified genetic variants linked to brain function, immune defense and metabolism that contribute to…
Scientists reveal how rare gene mutations drive schizophrenia risk
Uncovering how rare genetic changes disrupt brain signaling and structure, this landmark study sheds new light on the…
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…
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…