One Small Genetic Tweak May Stop Mosquitoes from Spreading Malaria
What animal kills more humans than any other? The answer is not rhinos, or tigers, or even sharks.…
White Shark DNA Split Puzzles Scientists
White sharks (Carcharodon carcharias) almost went bottom-up during the last ice age, when sea levels were much lower…
When does aging begin to accelerate? Earlier than most people think
A groundbreaking new study has revealed that your body doesn’t age in a straight line. Instead, it hits…
Human eggs are protected from age-related genetic mutations, mtDNA study finds
mtDNA mutation frequencies in oocytes, blood, and saliva. Credit: Science Advances (2025). DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adw4954 As we age, the…
3-Year-Old Weighed 100 Lbs. Due to Rare Genetic Condition (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Benjamin Freitag was always hungry as a child, even after meals, and weighed nearly 100…
A New Cat Color Is Defying Genetic Expectations
A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats…
The most complete map of human genetic diversity
Genetics becomes more inclusive: the catalog of changes in the human DNA in the different populations expanded, to…
Investigating the shared genetic information between serum concentration levels of liver enzymes and cholelithiasis | BMC Gastroenterology
GWAS summary data Genome-wide association study (GWAS) summary statistics were obtained from three publicly available databases: OPEN GWAS…
How to Delete Your 23andMe Data
This week, the genetic testing company 23andMe filed for bankruptcy, which means the genetic data the company collected…
Scientists map the genes behind diet and dementia risk
Scientists reveal a new genetic resource from the MIND diet trial, opening the door to precision nutrition strategies…
Many Breaches Across Many Jurisdictions
Legal Barriers to Genetic Sex Testing in Sport Two global sport governing bodies – World Athletics (WA) and…
New research into genetic links to stuttering tipped to be ‘life-changing’ for those with speech condition
For 10-year-old Harriet Hewitt, talking in front of people used to be a challenge. Growing up with a…