Don’t discount the importance of muscling in selection
SELECTING traits that can make an economic difference in a herd should be the foremost consideration for beef…
Stem Cell Transplant Treats Genetic Disease Sans Toxins
An antibody treatment developed at Stanford Medicine successfully prepared patients for stem cell transplants without toxic busulfan chemotherapy…
Weekly genetics review: Some revised views on how much genetics influences temperament
Measuring flight speed in Brahman weaners exiting the crush, tripping two light beams mounted on tripods. TEMPERAMENT…
Bupa launches DNA-based medication check following genomics pilot
Bupa has launched a new DNA testing service designed to identify how individuals respond…
How a simple genetic interruption slows Huntington’s disease – HDBuzz
While the genetic change that causes Huntington’s disease (HD) leads to several problems for cells, researchers believe they…
Podcast: Genes or Exercise—which One Determines your Lifespan?
Will chronic cardio or regular weight-lifting sessions add years to your life? Conventional wisdom says “yes,” though emerging…
Research suggests that people with this blood type are more likely to reach 100 years of age
A new line of genetic research has revealed a potential link between blood type and longevity—and all signs…
Chinese Landrace Sheds Light on Seed Weight Genetics in Pigeonpea
Newswise — Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan) is a vital legume for millions of farmers across Asia, Africa, and Latin…
Human-Specific Gene Duplications May Hold Clues to Brain Function and Evolution
Data from a new study links a pair of duplicated genes to human brain features. The research provides…
New genetic discovery could change how Friedreich’s ataxia is diagnosed
A University of Oklahoma researcher is the first to discover that the sequence of the genetic defect in…
Scientists just discovered a secret code hidden in your DNA
A new international study suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, which were long dismissed as…
Scientists just discovered a secret code hidden in your DNA
A new international study suggests that ancient viral DNA embedded in our genome, which were long dismissed as…