Forensic genetics in the omics era
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Salk scientist Joseph Ecker awarded McClintock Prize for Plant Genetics and Genome Studies
October 10, 2025 Salk scientist Joseph Ecker awarded McClintock Prize for Plant Genetics and Genome Studies October 10,…
New study links genetic markers to SIDS risks
For National Sudden Infant Death Syndrome awareness month, doctors are looking at new research that could lead to…
ASHG President Sarah Tishkoff Shares a Preview of the Meeting in Boston
The American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) conference kicks off next week in Boston. Before we pack our…
CRISPR Gene Editing Market Size Projected to Record USD 31.53
Global CRISPR Gene Editing Market Size CRISPR Gene Editing Market Overview Gene editing, also called genome editing, modifies…
Hotspots of human mutation point to clonal expansions in spermatogonia
Lawson, A. R. J. et al. Somatic mutation and selection at population scale. Nature https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-025-09584-w (2025). Maeda, H.…
A novel gene expression stability metric to unveil homeostasis and regulation | Genome Biology
K-proportion and gene homeostasis Z-Index identify regulatory genes As cells of the same type and in the same…
New Tool Offers Single-cell Study Of Specific Genetic Variants
With a closer look at genomic variation, scientists now have a faster, more precise way to uncover new…
New Orleans mom speaks for her children with genetic disease | Louisiana Health
When Adam started kindergarten, his teacher could tell he was behind. The other kids could color inside the…
Naked Mole-Rats’ Long Life Due to Better DNA Repair Mechanisms
Naked mole-rats are well known for both their wrinkly appearance and for their unexpectedly long lives. The source…
The hidden Denisovan gene that helped humans conquer a new world
Thousands of years ago, ancient humans undertook a treacherous journey, crossing hundreds of miles of ice over the…
Biotech Firm Uncovers Breakthrough Gene Therapy in New York
Lexeo Therapeutics Inc. (LXEO:NASDAQ) announced new progress in its discussions with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…