The Genetics of Height | Harvard Medicine Magazine
Even before the word “genetics” existed, there were scientists who understood that parents pass down traits to children.…
The Mysterious Gene That Could Explain Why Humans Beat Neanderthals to Survival
Recent discoveries about the ADSL (adenylosuccinate lyase) gene, a critical enzyme involved in purine metabolism, are revealing important…
When Rattlesnakes Mate with Their Cousins: New Insights into Genetic
In the fragmented wetlands of Michigan, a lesser-known but ecologically pivotal inhabitant faces an invisible threat: inbreeding depression.…
The Reality of Genetic Entropy
In Parts 1 and 2, we discussed what scientists call genetic load in relation to biblical history, demonstrating…
Eight New Genes Linked to Schizophrenia Revealed
Summary: The largest exome-sequencing study of schizophrenia to date has uncovered eight new genes tied to the disorder.…
Spanish researchers have developed a new method to silence genes in plants to improve crop yields
A team of researchers from the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC), under the Ministry of Science, Innovation,…
Resolving Mendelian Diseases with Long-Read Multiome Sequencing
This webinar will be hosted live and available on-demand. Tuesday, September 30th, 2025 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET…
Alzheimer’s gene risks differ by ancestry, major study reveals 133 new variants
New genome study uncovers 133 previously unknown dementia-linked variants and shows how genetic risks vary across global populations,…
FOXP Genes Shape Purkinje Cell Diversity, Cerebellum
In a groundbreaking study that pushes the boundaries of neurodevelopmental biology, researchers have unveiled the critical role of…
New CRISPR breakthrough could transform sickle cell treatment
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have unveiled a next-generation CRISPR tool that could lead to safer treatments for genetic…
Scientists uncover genetic key to cucumber texture
Trichomes are hair-like projections found on the surface of many plants, offering protection against environmental stressors and…
Molecular neuroendocrinologist to look at the genetics of canine obesity at BVA Congress – VetSurgeon News – VetSurgeon.org
Giles Yeo MBE, Cambridge Professor of Molecular Neuroendocrinology, will deliver a lecture looking at the genetics of canine…