Chronic Alcohol Intake Stops Liver Cell Regeneration
A new study has shown that alcohol intake can interfere with the natural regenerative abilities of the liver.…
The Rockefeller University » Researchers identify a gene potentially linked to the evolution of spoken language
Robert B. Darnell (left) and Erich D. Jarvis (right). (Credit: Lori Chertoff/The Rockefeller University) Whether humans are singular…
Mediterranean diet could reduce dementia risk even in those with greater genetic disposition
People at the highest genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease benefit the most from following a Mediterranean-style diet, research…
Gene editing lets scientists alter wild animal DNA for conservation. But should they?
Frogs that are part alpaca and other genetically engineered wildlife could soon be running and hopping around Australia.…
Genetic privacy isn’t optional—It’s urgent
Genetic testing is advancing fast—but without strong privacy laws, your DNA isn’t safe. For 40 years, genetic testing…
I gave the police access to my DNA—and maybe some of yours
This process, called forensic investigative genetic genealogy, or FIGG, has since helped solve hundreds of murders and sexual…
Refining ROI: Why seeding rates and genetics matter more than ever
News Refining ROI: Why seeding rates and genetics matter more than ever September 12, 2025 By Mark Dorenkamp…
Confirmed—following the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s disease even in people with a high genetic predisposition, according to Harvard
According to recent studies, people who follow a Mediterranean-style diet are less likely to develop dementia and experience…
Women Who Use Marijuana May Have Higher Risk of Miscarriage, Study Finds
NEED TO KNOW A new study found that higher levels of THC were linked to significant chromosomal abnormalities…
Come learn about the newest genetic tools
The research teams at the Council on Dairy Cattle Breeding (CDCB) and USDA’s Animal Genomics and Improvement Laboratory…
Cracking the Code on ‘Super Kelp’ Genetics
It provides life-giving oxygen and is used in everyday consumer products like toothpaste. Seaweed. Also known as kelp,…
Harvard gene editing treatment corrects brain mutations and improves survival
In a major step toward treating rare neurological diseases, scientists have used gene editing to correct mutations inside…