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…
Four New Autism Subtypes Link Genes to Children’s Traits
Researchers Identify Four Autism Subtypes with Distinct Genes and Traits Autism has at least four subtypes, an analysis…
Genetics and Cardiac MRI Predict Pediatric Nonischemic Heart Failure
In a groundbreaking study published in the World Journal of Pediatrics, researchers have unveiled new insights into the…
A Mouthful Of New DNA Diet
If clothes, workouts and skincare routines can be tailor-made as per individual traits, then why not diets too?…
Maternal Genetics Impact Child Obesity Outside Inherited DNA
Pregnant Woman Group In Row. Young Mothers [AndreyPopov/ iStock/ Getty Images Plus] A mother’s genes may be particularly…
Silencer Sequence Found in Human Leukemia Virus
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Scientists uncover genetic clues to why some people age with frailty
Image: ©Cavan Images | iStock Karolinska Institutet researchers analysed DNA from nearly one million people and found genetic…
Ancient DNA reveals 2,500 years of human movement and change in the South Pacific
Across the South Pacific, tucked between rainforests and volcanic mountains, Papua New Guinea holds one of the most…
Living to 1,000? This Scientist Says There’s Just One Key Piece Missing to Make It a Reality
In a theory that challenges what we know about aging, João Pedro de Magalhães, a molecular biogerontologist at…
Kids of obese parents more likely to develop obesity due to inheriting related genes
Relationship between mother’s and father’s BMI and offspring BMI by survey sweep estimated by phenotypic linear regression and…
Biotech hails trial results for antidepressant paired with genetic test
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this…
Gene discovery could make pepper breeding easier
Cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) systems have revolutionised hybrid seed production by eliminating the need for manual pollen removal.…