How ageing changes our genes — huge epigenetic atlas gives clearest picture yet
A map of DNA methylation changes in human organs could help researchers to discover more targets for anti-ageing…
One in four Indians faces silent genetic threat to heart health, shows study
In the Asia Pacific and Middle East region, two in three individuals (66%) skip routine heart tests, while…
Genetic Variation in Sea Beet and Cytoplasmic Male Sterility
Greg Howard
24th September, 2025
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Gene Could Impact Weight Loss Using GLP-1, Study Finds
A study from Cleveland Clinic found variations in a certain gene, known as Neurobeachin, could play a role…
Study concludes gout is primarily a genetic condition
My father had gout. Both of my brothers had gout. So, I wasn’t surprised to read about a…
Trends to be aware of in commercial cattle breeding
THE risks of single-trait selection are frequently discussed in the beef industry. Most producers know that focussing on…
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Even light alcohol drinking raises dementia risk, according to largest genetic study to date
A large-scale international study combining genetic data and observational records suggests that alcohol consumption of any amount may…
Genomic study reveals colonial and Indigenous contributions to modern South Africans
A genomic analysis of over 1,200 people from across South Africa reveals how colonial-era European, Indigenous Khoe-San peoples,…
Olive tree flowering mapped to key genetic regions
Flowering date is a critical determinant of fruit production in perennial crops, influencing yield stability and adaptation to…
“Junk DNA” Found to Sense Its Environment, May Hold the Key to Disease Treatment
A new study from Duke University School of Medicine has uncovered a surprising role for what was once…
Gene Disruption Triggers Ploidy Doubling in Watermelon
Newswise — Polyploidy, the condition of having more than two sets of chromosomes, is common in crop domestication…
Bryophytes hold a larger gene family space than vascular plants
Kenrick, P. & Crane, P. R. The origin and early evolution of plants on land. Nature 389, 33–39…