Being impulsive could be linked to same genes as dozens of health conditions, new study shows
Published on 25/11/2025 – 6:00 GMT+1 The urge for a quick reward is rooted deep in our DNA…
‘Mental model’ approach shown to reduce effects of misinformation about mRNA vaccines
Correcting misinformation after it has gone viral is a common way of informing the public that what they’ve…
Discovery of sequence-driven DNA methylation offers new path for epigenetic engineering
All the cells in an organism have the exact same genetic sequence. What differs across cell types is…
CRISPR-edited fungus boosts protein production and cuts environmental impact
In a new study publishing November 19 in the Cell Press journal Trends in Biotechnology, researchers used a…
New fluorescent sensor allows scientists to watch DNA damage and repair in real time
Cancer research, drug safety testing and ageing biology may all gain a major boost from a new fluorescent…
Study finds increased rates of DNA mutations in mice pups conceived with IVF
Mice pups conceived with in vitro fertilization (IVF) in the lab have slightly increased rates of DNA errors,…
Innovative test for Lyme disease offers hope for faster diagnosis
Researchers at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center have developed a way to diagnose Lyme disease earlier and more accurately…
Scientists map the genetic control system behind FOXP3 in immune cells
The immune system faces a delicate balancing act: it must be aggressive enough to fight infections and cancer,…
Unlocking cancer’s secrets: Why whale DNA holds the key; scientists reveal |
The bowhead whale is one of nature’s most remarkable survivors. Living for more than two centuries and weighing…
Researchers Using Neanderthal DNA to Learn More About How Human Faces Develop and Evolve
University of Edinburgh scientist Hannah Long and colleagues show how a region of Neanderthal DNA is better at…
Study offers an innovative way to track the spread of leishmaniasis
A new study offers an innovative way to track the spread of leishmaniasis, a parasitic disease affecting both…
New drug combination gains Fast Track Designation for metastatic colorectal cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Fast Track Designation to a new drug combination for metastatic…