Scientists found the genetic switch that makes primary cilia grow
Some see a finger. Others, a worm. Scientists often call it an antenna. This tiny structure, sticking out…
23andMe is looking to sell customers’ genetic data. Here’s how to delete it
New York CNN  — Many 23andMe customers signed up to the genetic testing service in hopes of learning…
Uncovering the multivariate genetic architecture of frailty with genomic structural equation modeling
Fogg, C. et al. The dynamics of frailty development and progression in older adults in primary care in…
The sweetpotato’s DNA turned out stranger than anyone expected
The sweetpotato feeds millions worldwide, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, where its natural resilience to climate extremes makes it…
Genetic and Comorbidity Studies Suggest New Model for Understanding Stuttering
CONFERENCE REPORTER Data from genetic and comorbidity studies may provide additional insight into understanding stuttering and developing better…
The Liability-Threshold Polygenic Model of Left-Handedness
Genes play a role in left-handedness Have you ever wondered why some people are left-handed while most people…
Should you take a DNA test before starting your next diet for best results? Doctors explain
Genomic testing for nutrition offers personalised dietary insights by analysing genetic variants that influence metabolism, nutrient requirements and…
How MUSC is changing the future of health in South Carolina
Does heart disease or cancer run in your family? MUSC researchers have created a program to identify whether…
Extinct human relatives left a genetic gift that helped people thrive in the Americas
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — A new study provides fresh evidence that ancient interbreeding with archaic human species…
Deer with rare genetic mutation spotted in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A white deer with patches of brown fur was spotted near the East…
Scientist Arkhat Abzhanov on Why Evolution Isn’t Over, and Challenges of Modern Genetics
ASTANA – High school textbooks may frame evolution as a thing of the past, but it is very…
Affordable Sequencing Method Deciphers Polyploid Crops
Newswise — Polyploid crops like potato, wheat, and blueberry are essential to agriculture, yet their genetics remain notoriously…