Gene-editing human embryos to prevent disease : Shots
Advances in gene-editing are leading to renewed interest in modifying DNA in human embryos. VICTOR HABBICK VISIONS/Science Photo…
Genetics Reveal How Human Contact Shapes Language Evolution
Summary: A new study shows that genetic evidence of historical contact between populations reveals consistent patterns of language…
Horses may have become rideable with the help of a genetic mutation
Two key gene variants may have made early domesticated horses more tame and more physically resilient to bearing…
Interplay of genetic predisposition, plasma metabolome and Mediterranean diet in dementia risk and cognitive function
Ethics statement This study included de-identified data from participants who had consented to the use of their anonymized…
New AI model predicts which genetic mutations truly drive disease
When genetic testing reveals a rare DNA mutation, doctors and patients are frequently left in the dark about…
Gene Duplication Linked to Egg Weight in Chickens
In a groundbreaking study published in 2025, researchers unveiled the remarkable genetic factors influencing egg weight in chickens,…
York girl is the only child in the country with genetic condition
The family discovered Juno’s condition when she got to 10 months old and still could not sit up.…
Researchers Have Cracked the Sweet Potato’s Unusually Complex DNA
Scientists have cracked the sweetpotato’s unusually complex DNA, uncovering its surprising ancestry and unlocking powerful tools to strengthen…
New Genetic Biomarker Flags Aggressive Brain Tumors
Photo Courtesy of Mayo Clinic Clinicians typically classify meningiomas — the most common type of brain tumor —…
Preclinical Data Spotlights Gene with Therapeutic Potential for Barth Syndrome
Barth Syndrome is a rare X-linked genetic condition caused by a mutation in the Tafazzin gene, which is…
World Championships: Indian women boxers clear genetic sex testing for eligibility | Boxing News
NEW DELHI: All 10 Indian women boxers, including Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat…
Inherited Variants in 16 Genes May Double the Risk of Multiple Primary Cancers
Individuals carrying a rare pathogenic variant in one of 16 cancer-associated genes were 1.9 times more likely to…