Genome

Lead exposure to humans in modern times versus our ancestors. Image credit: J. Gregory / Mount Sinai Health System.

October 20, 2025

Several hominids — Australopithecus africanus, Paranthropus robustus, early Homo sp., Gigantopithecus blacki, Pongo sp., Papio sp., Homo neanderthalensis,…

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Study: Causal Relationships Between Popular Diets (Low-Calorie, Vegetarian, and Gluten-Free Diets) and Inflammatory Skin Diseases: A Mendelian Randomization Study. Image Credit: Fuss Sergey / Shuttertock

October 20, 2025

While often promoted for health benefits, low-calorie diets may carry hidden inflammatory risks, as genetic evidence reveals a…

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New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division

October 19, 2025

Before cells can divide, they first need to replicate all of their chromosomes, so that each of the…

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Genetic study reveals hidden chapter in human evolution

October 18, 2025

Using advanced analysis based on full genome sequences, researchers from the University of Cambridge have found evidence that…

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Black adolescents in Canada face barriers to mental health care access

October 15, 2025

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide. These…

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Baylor Genetics Presents New Data on Clinical and

October 15, 2025

HOUSTON, Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Baylor Genetics, a clinical diagnostic laboratory at the forefront of genetic…

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Genes play an active role in shaping the gut bacteria, study finds

October 15, 2025

In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Najaf Amin unveils transformative insights that…

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Radiocarbon dating reveals the mid-Weichselian presence of common hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) in the Upper Rhine Graben in Germany. Image credit: Gemini AI.

October 14, 2025

A small, isolated population of common hippos (Hippopotamus amphibius) was present in the Upper Rhine Graben in southwestern…

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Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions

October 9, 2025

Adding genomic sequencing to newborn blood screening would detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions, providing much earlier diagnosis…

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AlphaFold3 predicts bitter taste receptor structures with greater accuracy

October 6, 2025

Researchers at Integra Therapeutics, in collaboration with the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF) Department of Medicine and Life Sciences…

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Rare ABCA7 gene variants linked to Alzheimer’s risk

October 3, 2025

A new tool greatly improves scientists’ ability to identify and study proteins that regulate gene activity in cells,…

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October 2, 2025

New research across seven global biobanks shows that the DNA driving disease onset does not determine survival; instead,…

Lead Exposure May Have Influenced Evolution of Human Brain, Behavior, and Development of Language

Low-calorie diets linked to higher psoriatic arthritis risk, genetic study suggests

New insights reveal persistent genome structure during cell division

Genetic study reveals hidden chapter in human evolution

Child maltreatment leaves measurable biological scars on children’s DNA

Baylor Genetics Presents New Data on Clinical and

Pioneering personalized medicine by deciphering depression’s complex biological web

Hippos Lived in Central Europe around 40,000 Years Ago, New Study Suggests

Newborn genomic screening may detect hundreds of additional childhood conditions

AI-designed proteins revolutionize gene editing precision and safety

New tool enables and enhances protein investigations

Genetic risk scores fail to predict survival after diagnosis