Genes take a back seat as culture drives human evolution forward
Researchers at the University of Maine are theorizing that human beings may be in the midst of a…
Decoding the selfish gene, from evolutionary cheaters to disease control | News
New research is shining a light on one of genetics’ enduring puzzles – how the workings of the…
Sunderland and South Tyneside babies offered gene tests
PA Media It is hoped the tests will enable early diagnosis and treatment of some conditions Test for…
Malaria-Transmitting Mosquito’s Genetic Diversity and Evolution Revealed
There are a variety of methods that have been established to curtail the spread of infectious disease, from…
Scientists say new DNA test could reveal which weight loss drug works best for you
Researchers say weight loss treatments should reflect biology, not just body size – and a new study suggests…
Mitochondrial disease prevented with donated genes : Shots
Mitochondria, like the one seen in cutaway view, are the powerhouses inside cells. ARTUR PLAWGO/Getty Images/Science Photo Library…
His lab’s ancient DNA studies are rewriting human history — Harvard Gazette
Since 2012, geneticist David Reich and his team of researchers have been studying DNA from living and ancient…
Engineered Prime Editors with Improved Precision Could Provide Safer Cell and Gene Therapies
Engineered prime editors display significantly improved edit to indel ratios, making them an attractive alternative for therapeutic applications.…
Gene-edited polo horses stir controversy
THEY look like ordinary foals, docile with honey brown coats and white facial patches, content to spend their…
The growing importance of carrier screening in genomics
 Carrier screening is one of the most influential ways genetics is shaping the future of human health.…
Genes Uncovered That Keep Garlic Fresh Longer
Newswise — Garlic (Allium sativum L.) is one of the world’s most widely consumed spices and health supplements,…
Genetic study of nomadic herders in Kenya shows what it takes to adapt to desert living
The nomadic Turkana people of Northwest Kenya are superbly adapted to living in one of the hottest and…