Decomposition of phenotypic heterogeneity in autism reveals underlying genetic programs
Identifying the structures of autism phenotypes To best reflect the complexity of presentations across autistic individuals, we identified…
The Next Era of Gene Editing Will Be Disease Agnostic
At the WIRED Health summit last week, Harvard biochemist and gene-editing pioneer David Liu says later this year…
Poplar Genome Reveals WRKY Genes Linked to Cadmium Stress Tolerance
1) Genome-wide identiffcation of the WRKY gene family in poplar and the positive role of PsnWRKY95 in response…
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…
Understanding Genetic Cancer Risk and Testing
This story was written by Judith Fertig and was originally published in IN Kansas City’s September 2025 edition.…
Study links marijuana use to higher risk of infertility, miscarriages and genetic defects
A new study has found that marijuana use could be damaging to a woman’s reproductive system. Researchers tested…
Genetically modified zebrafish provide new clues about the biology of aggression and anxiety
Stay informed on the latest psychology and neuroscience research—follow PsyPost on LinkedIn for daily updates and insights. A…
Sanger vs. Next-Gen Sequencing of WWII Victims
In the shadowy depths of history, the Second World War continues to reveal its stories through the relentless…
The Rise of De Novo Genes: From Scratch to Survival
For millennia, evolution has intrigued many great thinkers, prompting questions about how new traits emerge as species adapt…
Genetic study shows dual GIPR/GLP1R action curbs binge alcohol use
New genetic evidence suggests that targeting GIPR and GLP1R could reduce harmful drinking patterns while improving liver and…
Scientists find way to remove chromosome in Down syndrome, raises ethical questions – The Tartan
By Michelle Yang Researchers from Mie University in Japan used the gene editing tool CRISPR to remove the…
Lifestyle and environmental factors affect health and ageing more than our genes
The researchers used data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants to assess the influence of 164…