Is enhancer-driven gene regulation all wrapped up?
Symmons, O. et al. The Shh topological domain facilitates the action of remote enhancers by reducing the effects…
Origins of the Genetic Code Traced to Dipeptides
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Mediterranean diet may offset much of the genetic risk of Alzheimer’s
Many observational studies have linked a Mediterranean diet to better cognitive health. … Now, new research suggests that…
Ten Nobel-Level Breakthroughs Position Marc Malone as Biomed Pioneer
The scientific community rarely witnesses paradigm shifts that redefine entire fields of medicine. Marc Malone’s years of deep…
Autism in humans may be linked to evolution
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may be the result of millions of years of evolution. Rapid neuronal evolution in…
Rare genetic disorder that helps cancer run in families
The late Elly Abong’o and his daughter Fridah Lakita / HANDOUTIn May 2010, Elly Abong’o, a well-known media personality…
Enhanced Genomics extends Series A funding to USD $19 million to drive development of therapeutics pipeline
Sep 17 2025 Enhanced Genomics (‘Enhanced’), the biotechnology company pioneering 3D multi-omics to rapidly identify high-confidence, genetically validated…
1% of people don’t have sex. New research shows it may be partly genetic
Sex is important. Romantic, typically sexual, partnerships are often among the most central relationships in individuals’ lives, providing…
Regulatory genome annotation | Nature Reviews Genetics
Gerstein, M. B. et al. Architecture of the human regulatory network derived from ENCODE data. Nature 489, 91–100…
Scientists have nearly cracked Leonardo Da Vinci’s DNA –
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Genes and time: Scientists delve into U.S. cicada phenomenon
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Island haven for threatened koalas is a genetic ‘trap’ without intervention – theislanderonline.com.au
Island haven for threatened koalas is a genetic ‘trap’ without intervention theislanderonline.com.auIsland haven for koalas faces hidden genetic challenge,…