Brain changes before birth may influence autism risk
New research maps how the human brain changes before birth and across life, tracking tiny chemical tags on…
Scientists find way to fertilise eggs made from genetic material of skin cells
Experts hailed the breakthrough, known as mitomeiosis, as ‘an exciting proof of concept’. Scientists have discovered a way…
Limited overlap between genetic effects on disease susceptibility and disease survival
Ethics statement This study was conducted in compliance with the relevant ethical guidelines and approved by the appropriate…
A UC San Diego Invention is Transforming the Way Scientists Track Genes
A peanut plant genetically infused with the RUBY gene reporter. Credit: Dr. Vijay Sheri, Texas Tech University The…
CityUHK Pioneers Innovative “DNA Surgery” Technique for Treating Liver
Genetic diseases, often rooted in the very architecture of our DNA, have long posed significant challenges to the…
Genetics & feedlot performance – observations from the US
THE American Beef Improvement Federation held its annual conference in Texas in June. One of the interesting presentations…
Jill Martin on Breast Cancer Genetic Testing, Research
Jill Martin is the TODAY lifestyle contributor and founder of By Jill Martin. In 2023, she was diagnosed…
SumHealth and Nucleus Genomics Partner to Bring Whole-Genome DNA Testing Into Healthcare Infrastructure
Partnership Makes Advanced, Clinical-Grade Genetic Insights Affordable and Accessible Through Hospitals, Pharmacies and Healthcare Systems Nationwide CHARLOTTE, N.C.,…
Dads Influence Embryo Growth via Molecular Signatures
A novel study from EMBL Rome scientists reveals that a father’s preconception environment can leave subtle – but…
Pacbio’s Puretarget simplifies carrier screening
Up to 71% of people carry at least one pathogenic variant that could contribute to development of a…
Why Subtype Matters: Genetic Testing, Registries, and the Road to LGMD Treatments | NeurologyLive
Limb girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) encompasses more than 30 ultra-rare genetic subtypes that share a core pattern of…
Chilean biotech Meristem pioneers gene-editing technique to create more climate-resistant citrus
Founded in 2020 by Chilean biochemist Bernardo Pollak, Meristem is using precise gene editing techniques to develop local…