Don’t step in my blue denim genes
“Genes are passed down from parents to offspring, often determining traits like hair color, personality and even eye…
Over-the-counter medicines could fail for Brits due to DNA
The trial saw 2,200 adults undergo whole genome sequencing to analyse how their individual DNA responds to the…
How new genes help peaches evolve: the secret inside their DNA
image: Identification of recently emerged de novo genes during diversification in the genus Prunus. (A) Through BLAT searches of P. persica “baifeng” against…
Examining Large-Scale Gene Variants in Parkinson’s
In a groundbreaking development that promises to reshape our understanding of Parkinson’s disease, researchers have embarked on a…
Scientists rewrite life’s code to create virus-resistant bacteria
In a landmark feat of genetic engineering, researchers at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge…
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…
Bridging psychiatry and rare genetic diseases: a scoping review of therapeutic strategies and diagnostic delay paired with healthcare economic burden analysis | Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Nguengang Wakap S, Lambert DM, Olry A, Rodwell C, Gueydan C, Lanneau V, Murphy D, Le Cam Y,…
DNA analysis reveals what really killed Napoleon’s army in 1812
The Retreat of Napoleon’s Army from Russia in 1812 by Ary Scheffer IanDagnall Computing / Alamy Stock Photo…
Ancient viruses embedded in our DNA help switch genes on and off, study finds
DNA that humans acquired from ancient viruses plays a key role in switching parts of our genetic code…
New method combines imaging and sequencing to study gene function in intact tissue | MIT News
Imagine that you want to know the plot of a movie, but you only have access to either…
Decoding Maize Root Growth: High-Throughput Phenotyping Identifies Key
In recent years, the imperative to enhance crop resilience under escalating environmental stresses has driven agricultural scientists to…
Unlocking the peach palette: how two genes orchestrate fruit color
Anthocyanins are the pigments responsible for the red, purple, and blue hues in many fruits and vegetables, contributing…