Scientists find way to fertilise eggs made from genetic material of skin cells
While the research is still in its early stages, experts said the finding could one day “transform” the…
Blueberry breeding shifts to genomics and biotechnology
The blueberry industry is moving into a new phase in which competition is not limited to orchards…
Health Insurers Offer DNA Tests for Drug Response
Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your…
Unlocking Meat Quality and Flavor in Tibetan Sheep
The quest for superior meat quality and flavor has fascinated researchers and food enthusiasts alike for centuries. In…
Are your genes hiding a silent diabetes threat? Research warns standard tests may give false negatives, letting complications creep in quietly
A newly highlighted health concern shows that standard diabetes checks may fail to detect type 2 diabetes in…
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…