How PureTarget is modernizing research into carrier screening
 As many as 7 in 10 people carry at least one pathogenic genetic variant, even if they…
UC San Diego researchers find new system for gene editing that may be safer than CRISPR – The Mercury News
Gene editing figures to be part of the future of medicine, but a popular system for it has…
Enhanced gene mapping a ‘crucial step’ in tackling crop diseases – researcher
An international team of scientists has developed a new method to improve the accuracy of gene mapping in…
Huntington’s Disease Sees First Major Progress in Treatment Thanks to Clever Genetic Science
Huntington’s disease has long been seen as one of the toughest neurodegenerative disorders. It gradually destroys nerve cells…
UKZN genetics graduate delves into indigenous horse breeds
A UKZN genetics graduate, who enjoys spending time outdoors with her animals, volunteering with the Kloof and Highway…
A Molecular Zipper and a DNA Link Team Up to Protect Fertility
Newswise — Every new life begins after a genetic shuffle. When organisms make eggs or sperm, maternal and…
ICRISAT Study Unlocks Genetic Path to Protect Groundnuts from Stem Rot
25 September 2025, New Delhi: A major scientific breakthrough from the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)…
Scientists awarded $2.9m to investigate genetic causes of deadly childhood brain cancer
UniSA scientists will use a $2.9 million Federal Government grant to uncover the genetic drivers of diffuse midline…
Gene disruption triggers ploidy doubling in watermelon
Polyploid crops often display enhanced vigor, larger organs, and unique reproductive behaviors, making polyploidization a powerful breeding tool.…
UH study finds gut bacteria linked to how genes switch on and off : Kauai Now
The trillions of microbes that live in the human gut may play a larger role in health than…
Trial uses tomatoes to test impact of gene-edited food on humans
A city research centre plans to use tomatoes to test the impact of gene-edited food in what is…
Genetic modification enhances “living drugs” for blood cancers
CAR T cells are patient-derived, genetically engineered immune cells. They are “living drugs” and constitute a milestone in…