ICRISAT unlocks genetic blueprint to shield groundnuts from Stem Rot
The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has announced a breakthrough in groundnut genomics, mapping…
MyHeritage DNA Tests: Unlock your family history and trace your ancestry with a simple test
Then there’s Wanda, who went looking for her biological father. It was only after DNA testing that she…
Amino Acid Gene Variants Linked to Thyroid Cancer Risk
Recent advances in the field of genetics have highlighted the intricate connections between our genetic makeup and the…
Genetics and Phenotypes of Late-Onset Neurodegeneration in Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Specialty Please choose I’m not a medical professional. Allergy and Immunology Anatomy Anesthesiology Biostatistics Cardiac/Thoracic/Vascular Surgery Cardiology Critical…
Aligning Male and Female GWAS Reveals Genetic Insights
In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers have unveiled new insights into the genetic underpinnings of…
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…