Brain changes before birth may influence autism risk
New research maps how the human brain changes before birth and across life, tracking tiny chemical tags on…
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…
Blueberry breeding shifts to genomics and biotechnology
The blueberry industry is moving into a new phase in which competition is not limited to orchards…
Scientists find way to fertilise eggs made from genetic material of skin cells
Experts hailed the breakthrough, known as mitomeiosis, as ‘an exciting proof of concept’. Scientists have discovered a way…
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…
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…
Limited overlap between genetic effects on disease susceptibility and disease survival
Ethics statement This study was conducted in compliance with the relevant ethical guidelines and approved by the appropriate…
A UC San Diego Invention is Transforming the Way Scientists Track Genes
A peanut plant genetically infused with the RUBY gene reporter. Credit: Dr. Vijay Sheri, Texas Tech University The…
Scientists find way to fertilise eggs made from genetic material of skin cells
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Pacbio’s Puretarget simplifies carrier screening
Up to 71% of people carry at least one pathogenic variant that could contribute to development of a…