Podcast: Listener Q&A—Genetics and Heart Disease; The Problem With ‘Fragmented’ Medicine
It’s time for another round of listener Q&A. Join us as we tackle audience questions about the genetic…
Scientists find way to fertilise eggs made from genetic material of skin cells
Ying Cheong, a professor of reproductive medicine and honorary consultant in reproductive medicine and surgery at the University…
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…
Health insurers are offering DNA testing to see how…
Two major Australian health insurers, Bupa and Medibank, have started offering genetic testing meant to tell you your…
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…
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…
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…
Human skin DNA fertilised to make embryo for first time
This technology is part of a growing field aiming to make sperm and eggs outside of the body,…
Experts say early genetic tests help to choose healthy lifestyle, control diseases
Dr Manohar KN, Lead Consultant, physician and diabetologist, Sparsh Hospital, said, “Genetics play an underlying role. It is…
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.,…