New Method Calculates Rate of Gene Expression in a Cell
Essentially all cells in an organism’s body have the same genetic blueprint, or genome, but the set of…
Genetic Light Switches Revolutionize Disease Control
Imagine being able to flip a light switch to control disease pathways inside a living cell. A team…
Violent experiences alter the genome in ways that persist for generations
Violence and trauma leave inheritable markers on a person’s genome that persist over multiple generations, according to a…
Wider access to DNA screening urged, to tackle diseases such as breast, ovarian and bowel cancer
“It was a bit of a shock. But they went through everything in a lot of detail, and…
New Open-Source Data Platform Launched to Advance Lung Cancer Genetics
In a groundbreaking development poised to accelerate lung cancer research, the 23andMe Research Institute, in collaboration with Troper…
Hibernator “Superpowers” May Lie Hidden in Human DNA
Most of the hibernator-associated changes in the genome appeared to “break” the function of specific pieces of DNA,…
Alzheimer’s Disrupts Gene Control, Affects Cognition
Most people recognize Alzheimer’s disease from its devastating symptoms such as memory loss, while new drugs target pathological…
Two brothers have the same genetic disorder. Their insurance only covered life-altering treatment for one of them
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NHS genomics nursing plans ‘need joined-up support’
The Department of Health and Social Care announced plans for increased training of nurses in genetic testing…
Identifying Candidate Genes in CAVD Without CFTR Mutations
In recent years, the study of genetic conditions influencing male reproductive health has gained significant traction in both…
AI voice agents helped improve accuracy of blood pressure measurements in older adults
Artificial intelligence (AI) voice agents helped older adults with high blood pressure to accurately report their blood pressure…
Opinion | I.V.F., Gene Selection and Embryo Screening: Is This the Future of Making Babies?
When Noor Siddiqui was growing up, her mother developed retinitis pigmentosa, a condition that leads to gradual vision…